1500 characters to describe this gem? Here goes! Showstopping 4 bedroom, 3 full/2 half bath two story walk-out brick/wood sided cul-de-sac home perched upon 2.64 wooded acres just steps from an 18-hole golf course and within WLB school district! Main floor of main home boasts a tiled foyer with an open staircase, gracious open living/dining concept with gorgeous wood flooring, ample natural light, and a central woodburning fireplace with adjacent built-ins, lovely equipped eat-in kitchen with an island and solid surface countertops, 12X15 sunporch, convenient half bath/laundry areas, 23X25 tiled rec room with a full bar (AMAZING), and a large 27X17 den with rear facing sliders. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms including a primary suite with two closets and a private tiled full bath with a double vanity, whirlpool, and a walk-in shower -- as well as a full hall bath. The basement is host to a 16X26 family room with a woodburning fireplace, half bath, mechanicals, and abundant storage. The attached guest house/office features an amazing living room with skylights and soaring ceilings, equipped kitchen, bedroom, full bath, spiral staircase to a neat upper loft, full separate walk-out basement (WOW!), and geothermal heating and cooling. Amazing and expansive rear patio and deck areas with panoramic views, covered front porch, Andersen windows, whole house fan, 4+ car detached garage, private well/septic system, front circle drive -- first class property! TRULY REMARKABLE!
Sold for $475,000 on 04/23/25
$475,000
8 Forest Hills Dr, Lincoln, IL 62656
4beds
5,707sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
2.64 Acres Lot
$480,900 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$4,453 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 23, 2025 at 01:10pm
Listed by:
Seth A Goodman 217-737-3742,
ME Realty
Bought with:
Seth A Goodman, 475126097
ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1027689
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 17ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 27ft 0in x 17ft 0in
Other
- Area: 1000
Additional room
- Description: Second kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Additional room 2
- Description: Sunporch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 26ft 0in
Great room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 24ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 6ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 25ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 3667
Recreation room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23ft 0in x 25ft 0in
Upper level
- Area: 1040
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solid Surface Counter, Wet Bar
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,707
- Total interior livable area: 5,707 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 2.64 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1140000600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Cedar, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lincoln
- Subdivision: Forest Hills