OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2021 for $22K

$49,570

•

728

sq ft

1038 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

7,300 sq ftLot Size

$68Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jim Cleveland • RE/MAX Executives Plus

Bought with Jim Cleveland • RE/MAX Executives Plus

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•Source:CIBR #6208733

Redfin Estimate

$49,570

$27K since sold in March 2021$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 48.2% lower than the average sale price ($96K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$34,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
1003 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$125,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,569 sq ft
2081 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$182,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
328 S Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$128,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,325 sq ft
1624 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$35,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,635 sq ft
1421 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$70,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,209 sq ft
1075 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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Market trends in 62522, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$114K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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NEW 22 HRS AGO
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$220,000
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
555 Scovill Ct, Decatur, IL 62522
3D WALKTHROUGH
$78,500
1 bed1 bath1,171 sq ft
251 N Church St #6, Decatur, IL 62522
$49,000
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$70,000
4 beds1 bath1,228 sq ft
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$30,000
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Sale history for 1038 W Forest Ave

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,354 (+3.4%)

$1,212 + $13,296

$14,508

2024

$1,309 (+0.8%)

$1,212 + $13,296

$14,508

2023

$1,298 (+12.2%)

$1,130 + $12,395

$13,525

2022

$1,157 (+6.4%)

$1,090 + $11,956

$13,046

2021

$1,087 (−2.1%)

$249 + $10,884

$11,133

2020

$1,110 (+3.6%)

$236 + $10,332

$10,568

2019

$1,072 (+0.9%)

$227 + $9,951

$10,178

2018

$1,062 (−2.3%)

$225 + $9,852

$10,077

2017

$1,087 (−1.9%)

$226 + $9,885

$10,111

2016

$1,108 (+5.2%)

$234 + $10,253

$10,487

2015

$1,053 (+7.7%)

$230 + $10,072

$10,302

2014

$978 (−1.7%)

$228 + $9,972

$10,200

2013

$995

$237 + $10,347

$10,584

Tax history for 1038 W Forest Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,354 (+3.4%)

$1,212 + $13,296

$14,508

2024

$1,309 (+0.8%)

$1,212 + $13,296

$14,508

2023

$1,298 (+12.2%)

$1,130 + $12,395

$13,525

2022

$1,157 (+6.4%)

$1,090 + $11,956

$13,046

2021

$1,087 (−2.1%)

$249 + $10,884

$11,133

2020

$1,110 (+3.6%)

$236 + $10,332

$10,568

2019

$1,072 (+0.9%)

$227 + $9,951

$10,178

2018

$1,062 (−2.3%)

$225 + $9,852

$10,077

2017

$1,087 (−1.9%)

$226 + $9,885

$10,111

2016

$1,108 (+5.2%)

$234 + $10,253

$10,487

2015

$1,053 (+7.7%)

$230 + $10,072

$10,302

2014

$978 (−1.7%)

$228 + $9,972

$10,200

2013

$995

$237 + $10,347

$10,584

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

146 ft.

Lot depth

50 ft.

Lot size

7,300 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

728

Year built

1958

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-15-303-034

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

Single Family Residence District

The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 728
Above Grade Finished Area: 728
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Plaster

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Other
Lot Size : 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,072

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Dennis
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Dennis
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur

Location Information
Directions: North Monroe St, (R) on West Decatur St, (L) on South Haworth Ave, (R) onto West Forest Ave, home is on right side of street.
Subdivision Name: H H Browns Sub

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,300 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-303-034

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Decatur, IL • 62522

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Estimated sale price

$48,000 – $58,000

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Home values near 1038 W Forest Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1047 West Forest Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$62,372
1052 West Forest Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 814 Sq. Ft.	$40,475

Address	Redfin Estimate
1037 West Forest Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$54,606
1028 West Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1059 Sq. Ft.	$63,353

Address	Redfin Estimate
1011 West Forest Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 624 Sq. Ft.	$33,681
1023 West Decatur St, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$41,240

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