Lots of potential here! Just steps from Millikin University and the West Side. Home needs work but has great possibilities! Perfect for a first time fixer upper or an investment opportunity! Dining room could be 5th bedroom! Fenced yard. Some replacement windows. Main floor laundry.
Sold for $38,000 on 01/19/24
$38,000
1147 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
6beds
1,910sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$60,700 Zestimate®
$20/sqft
$1,754 Estimated rent
Home value
$60,700
$42,000 - $84,000
$1,754/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 19, 2024 at 01:43pm
Listed by:
Michael Sexton 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with:
Lori Eaton, 475208505
Glenda Williamson Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6230612
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven
Features
- Attic, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,910
- Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,910
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 041216433011
- Zoning: MUN
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Simpsons 2nd Add
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2024 | Sold | $38,000-4.8%$20/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6230612 | ||
| 1/7/2024 | Pending sale | $39,900$21/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6230612 | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $39,900+786.7%$21/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6230612 | ||
| 2/14/2023 | Sold | $4,500$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,854 +1141.6% | $19,148 +1176.5% |
| 2023 | $149 -93.3% | $1,500 -93.1% |
| 2022 | $2,235 +6.4% | $21,854 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dennis
- Middle: Dennis
- High: Macarthur
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.