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  • $289,500

    2 Forest Knls, Decatur, IL 62521

    5beds
    3,715sqft
    Single Family
    Built in 1932
    0.59 Acres Lot
    $289,500 Zestimate®
    $78/sqft
    $2,762 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $289,500

    $263,000 - $318,000

    $2,762/mo

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    What's special

    OWNER WANTS SOLD AND DROPPED THE PRICE $5,000! Enjoy beautiful views this spring and summer from this unique 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on Basin 2 of Lake Decatur in Forest Knolls Estates and super close to the zoo and the Children's Museum. This over 3,000 SF 1.5-story sits on .59 acre of lawn with mature oak trees. 2-story entryway with sweeping staircase and marble tile floor. Gorgeous vaulted family room with spacious windows that look out over the lake. This opens to the formal dining room that will host large gatherings. The master bedroom has a balcony and spacious master bathroom. Finished area in the lower level has an office and 2 bedrooms and is accessed by both front and back staircases. Sit on your multi-tiered decks to enjoy the sunsets over the lake. The dock has a newer roof and decking that was done in 2014 and a lift and a hoist for a jet ski. Updates include: two bathrooms, landscaping, fresh paint, carpet in 2018, some carpet in 2016, decking in 2016, interior paint in 2016, the windows in the living room and dining room in 2016, the roof in 2012, and extensive drainage work in the back yard of the house.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Pantry, Replacement Windows, Walk-in Closet, Fireplace Wood, Jetted Tub, Cathedral Ceiling, Zoned Heat Sys, Lake View
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,715 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park, Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.59 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 091319129004
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1932

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Decatur

    Other

    Other facts
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Oven
    • Basement: Finished, Unfinished
    • Basement YN: 1
    • Cooling: Central
    • Interior Features: Pantry, Replacement Windows, Walk-in Closet, Fireplace Wood, Jetted Tub, Cathedral Ceiling, Zoned Heat Sys, Lake View
    • Masterbedroomon Main YN: 0
    • Possession: At Close
    • Roof: Shingle
    • Sewer Desc: City Sewer
    • Water Source: Public
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Laundryon Main YN: 1
    • Master Bath YN: 1
    • Property Sub Type: Single Family
    • Road Surface Type: Concrete
    • Garage Spaces: 2.00
    • Numberof Fireplaces: 1
    • Zoning: RES
    • Water Heater: Gas
    • Numof Rooms: 12
    • Tax Exemption: Homestead
    • Style: Other
    • Exterior Features: Dock, Lake Access, Lakeview, Water Frontage
    • Lake Front YN: 1
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Lake Name: LakeDecatur
    • Basement Sqft: 1505
    • Lease YN: 0
    • Porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Foundation Type: Full Basement
    • Tax Amount: 7533.78
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2019Sold$210,000-4.5%$57/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    9/18/2019Listed for sale$219,897$59/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Executives Plus #6183559
    8/15/2019Pending sale$219,897$59/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Executives Plus #6183559
    4/12/2019Price change$219,897-2.2%$59/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Executives Plus #6183559
    4/5/2019Price change$224,897-2.2%$61/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Executives Plus #6183559

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$9,204 +5.5%$100,597 +7.6%
    2023$8,721 +4.5%$93,474 +6.4%
    2022$8,342 +5.4%$87,889 +5.5%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 62521

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Muffley
    • Middle: Jefferson
    • High: Eisenhower
    • District: Decatur Dist 61

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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