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
$475,000
8 Forest Hills Dr, Lincoln, IL 62656
4beds
5,707sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
2.64 Acres Lot
$508,300 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$3,237 Estimated rent
Home value
$508,300
Estimated sales range
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Central woodburning fireplaceWooded acresPanoramic viewsSoaring ceilingsCovered front porchEquipped eat-in kitchenCul-de-sac home
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Listed by:
Seth A Goodman 217-737-3742,
ME Realty
Bought with:
Seth A Goodman, 475126097
ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1027689
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
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 & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $83/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $335,220
- Annual tax amount: $6,677
- Date on market: 3/6/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 382 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2025 | Sold | $475,000-4.8%$83/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$87/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Price change | $499,000-9.3%$87/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027689 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2025 | Price change | $550,000-8.3%$96/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027689 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2024 | Price change | $599,900-11.1%$105/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000$118/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1027689 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,573 +13.4% | $111,740 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $6,677 +3.9% | $102,980 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $6,430 +2.5% | $96,020 +4% |
| 2021 | $6,272 +1.6% | $92,330 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $6,172 +2.4% | $90,960 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $6,029 -2.3% | $89,620 |
| 2018 | $6,171 +39.4% | $89,620 |
| 2017 | $4,428 -7.2% | $89,620 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $4,771 | $89,730 +16.8% |
| 2015 | $4,771 | $76,850 |
| 2014 | $4,771 | $76,850 +6% |
| 2013 | $4,771 | $72,490 +0.3% |
| 2012 | $4,771 -2.9% | $72,250 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $4,915 -4.2% | $74,350 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $5,132 | $77,700 |
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Neighborhood: 62656
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Lincoln Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: W Lincoln-Brdwl
- High: Lincoln
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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