West End Bungalow ready for it's next chapter! This 2 bed 1 bath quaint home offers beautiful hardwood floors, architectural charm, large covered front porch, fenced yard and 1 car garage. Exterior siding has recently been scraped and repainted, completely updating the exterior look! Don't miss this one!
Sold for $72,000 on 10/28/25
$72,000
1448 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
2beds
1,115sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$73,200 Zestimate®
$65/sqft
$1,252 Estimated rent
Home value
$73,200
$65,000 - $82,000
$1,252/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 02:58pm
Listed by:
Louis Kappler 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with:
Louis Kappler, 475174379
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252419
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Features
- Fireplace, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,115
- Total interior livable area: 1,115 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,115
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 041216403028
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: University Place
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,325$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,325$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $72,000-19.9%$65/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6252419 | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$81/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252419 | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $89,900-5.3%$81/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252419 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,361 +0.8% | $24,387 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $2,341 +16.7% | $23,524 +20% |
| 2022 | $2,005 +47.7% | $19,609 +48.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.
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