Beautiful West End home. This 2 bed 1.5 bath home has been lovingly maintained and updated while keeping that West End charm everyone loves. The refinished hardwood floors and oak crown molding and trim are just a couple of highlights here! Stained glass front door leads you to an open living room with those beautiful hardwood floors and large windows. Living room has a large cased opening to the dining room. Off the dining room is a screened porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the upcoming fall weather. The kitchen has modern touches and is open with plenty of counter and cabinet space. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms including the master and a fully renovated full bathroom. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets, too! The master is inviting and cozy and features 2 closets and tons of space. Lower level has a finished rec room, too! The back yard is fenced in with lots of shade. There is nothing to do here but move in. Call today for a showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,604 sq ftLot Size
$78Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Glenda Williamson• Glenda Williamson Realty
Bought with Shelby Younker• Agency One Insurance & Real Estate
Classic West End charmer. This home has been beautifully redone in the past few months. You must see to appreciate the effort that went into maintaining the original character of the home yet including desired modern amenities. Greeted by masterfully restored hardwood floors as you enter you will also appreciate the oak crown molding and trim features. In the kitchen, new counters and tile floor direct you to modern conveniences and a breakfast bar dining area. A half bath is conveniently located off the kitchen. Upstairs, the crown jewel is the totally new all-tile bath in eye-pleasing contemporary colors. Check out the really big linen closet, too. The house also features a basement rec room and a 12'x15' screened-in porch. 90% efficient furnace. New roof 2015 (house and garage). Chimney reconstructed 2015. Fenced back yard.
CIBR #6151872
Jul 16, 2015
Sold
$23,000
$15/sq ft
May 12, 2015
Listed
$39,900
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 3, 2015
Sold
$60,963
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,424 (+5.2%)
$3,631 + $28,340
$31,971
2024
$2,304 (+1.8%)
$3,631 + $28,340
$31,971
2023
$2,264 (−0.4%)
$3,385 + $26,419
$29,804
2022
$2,273 (+8.5%)
$3,265 + $25,484
$28,749
2021
$2,095 (−1.0%)
$3,345 + $24,420
$27,765
2020
$2,115 (+3.9%)
$3,175 + $23,182
$26,357
2019
$2,035 (+17.2%)
$3,058 + $22,327
$25,385
2018
$1,736 (−3.2%)
$3,028 + $22,106
$25,134
2017
$1,793 (+49.3%)
$2,357 + $20,163
$22,520
2016
$1,201 (−36.7%)
$2,445 + $8,921
$11,366
2015
$1,896 (+6.4%)
$2,402 + $22,150
$24,552
2014
$1,781 (−1.4%)
$2,378 + $21,931
$24,309
2013
$1,807
$2,467 + $22,755
$25,222
Tax history for 1417 W Forest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,424 (+5.2%)
$3,631 + $28,340
$31,971
2024
$2,304 (+1.8%)
$3,631 + $28,340
$31,971
2023
$2,264 (−0.4%)
$3,385 + $26,419
$29,804
2022
$2,273 (+8.5%)
$3,265 + $25,484
$28,749
2021
$2,095 (−1.0%)
$3,345 + $24,420
$27,765
2020
$2,115 (+3.9%)
$3,175 + $23,182
$26,357
2019
$2,035 (+17.2%)
$3,058 + $22,327
$25,385
2018
$1,736 (−3.2%)
$3,028 + $22,106
$25,134
2017
$1,793 (+49.3%)
$2,357 + $20,163
$22,520
2016
$1,201 (−36.7%)
$2,445 + $8,921
$11,366
2015
$1,896 (+6.4%)
$2,402 + $22,150
$24,552
2014
$1,781 (−1.4%)
$2,378 + $21,931
$24,309
2013
$1,807
$2,467 + $22,755
$25,222
*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
165 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
6,604 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-404-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1500
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,260
Below Grade Finished Area: 240
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Shake Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Lot Size : 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,035
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Location Information
Directions: South Fairview to West on Forrest. Home on left.
Subdivision Name: University Place
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,604 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-404-012
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 • 1.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Estimated sale price
$112,000 – $136,000
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