Welcome home to this 3-bed, 2-bath home nestled in Decatur's sought-after historic West End neighborhood. Full of character and timeless appeal, this home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and a cozy living room fireplace that creates the perfect gathering space. Enjoy additional living space in the partially finished basement, complete with a rec room and convenient ¾ bath. The screened back porch, equipped with a wall heater, allows you to relax and enjoy the outdoors well beyond the summer months. Outside, you'll find a privacy-fenced backyard perfect for pets, play, or outdoor entertaining, along with a 1.5-car detached garage for parking and storage. Offering charm, functionality, and value, this West End gem is ready for its next owner!
For sale
$129,900
1975 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
1,651sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
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Listed by:
Joseph Doolin 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259215
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Width: 7
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Fireplace
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,651
- Total interior livable area: 1,651 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,248
- Finished area below ground: 403
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fence, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 041216310002
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dennis Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $79/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,721
- Annual tax amount: $2,916
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,900+47.6%$79/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Sold | $88,000-4.9%$53/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6201593 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2020 | Pending sale | $92,500$56/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Executives Plus #6201593 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2020 | Price change | $92,500-7%$56/sqft |
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| 5/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $99,500+13.7%$60/sqft |
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| 8/8/2008 | Sold | $87,500+5.4%$53/sqft |
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| 6/14/2006 | Sold | $83,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,780 +1.6% | $34,721 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $2,736 +0% | $33,492 +2.3% |
| 2022 | $2,736 +8.1% | $32,752 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $2,530 -1.1% | $30,587 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $2,559 +46.6% | $29,458 +31.4% |
| 2019 | $1,746 -0.3% | $22,417 -0.9% |
| 2018 | $1,751 -3% | $22,627 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,805 -2.2% | $23,231 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,846 +5.9% | $23,468 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $1,743 +8.1% | $23,053 +1% |
| 2014 | $1,613 -4.5% | $22,824 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $1,688 -1.6% | $23,681 -3% |
| 2012 | $1,716 | $24,413 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,413 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,813 |
| 2009 | -- | $25,813 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $23,389 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,389 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Macarthur
- District: Decatur Dist 61
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- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62522
- 1975 W Forest Ave
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