This 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath bungalow features BRAND NEW LVT floors, huge living room boasts a woodburning fireplace with brick mantel, expansive dining room, and eat in kitchen. 2 Bedrooms on main level and 3rd bedroom upstairs. Full unfinished basement with laundry, space for a canning kitchen, storage room, workbench area PLUS drive under garage. Alley access leads to the long back driveway. There's also a front driveway for a quick run inside or a visitor. Wonderful deck overlooks the fenced in yard with mature trees.
West End Bungalow! Hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplace flanked by bookcases. Formal dining plus eat in kitchen. Updated bath. Roof 2005, Furnace and AC 2013, water heater 2011. All appliances, including washer and dryer can stay. Alley access leads to fenced yard and 2 car tandem garage under house.
Public Records
May 2, 2005
Sold
$57,000
$51/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11564151
Dec 9, 2004
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,878 (+3.4%)
$3,188 + $16,938
$20,126
2024
$1,816 (+0.8%)
$3,188 + $16,938
$20,126
2023
$1,801 (+115.9%)
$2,972 + $15,790
$18,762
2022
$834 (+14.4%)
$2,867 + $15,231
$18,098
2021
$730 (+2.4%)
$2,939 + $12,958
$15,897
2020
$713 (+4.9%)
$2,790 + $12,301
$15,091
2019
$680 (−24.9%)
$2,687 + $11,847
$14,534
2018
$905 (−42.4%)
$2,660 + $11,730
$14,390
2017
$1,571 (+26.2%)
$2,222 + $12,388
$14,610
2016
$1,245 (+6.2%)
$2,304 + $15,480
$17,784
2015
$1,172 (+8.2%)
$2,263 + $15,206
$17,469
2014
$1,083 (−3.6%)
$2,241 + $15,055
$17,296
2013
$1,123
$2,325 + $15,620
$17,945
Tax history for 1490 W Forest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,878 (+3.4%)
$3,188 + $16,938
$20,126
2024
$1,816 (+0.8%)
$3,188 + $16,938
$20,126
2023
$1,801 (+115.9%)
$2,972 + $15,790
$18,762
2022
$834 (+14.4%)
$2,867 + $15,231
$18,098
2021
$730 (+2.4%)
$2,939 + $12,958
$15,897
2020
$713 (+4.9%)
$2,790 + $12,301
$15,091
2019
$680 (−24.9%)
$2,687 + $11,847
$14,534
2018
$905 (−42.4%)
$2,660 + $11,730
$14,390
2017
$1,571 (+26.2%)
$2,222 + $12,388
$14,610
2016
$1,245 (+6.2%)
$2,304 + $15,480
$17,784
2015
$1,172 (+8.2%)
$2,263 + $15,206
$17,469
2014
$1,083 (−3.6%)
$2,241 + $15,055
$17,296
2013
$1,123
$2,325 + $15,620
$17,945
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
145 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
5,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-403-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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 Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 27 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,512
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1120
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,632
Total Sq Ft: 1,512
Upper Sq Ft: 392
Parcel Number: 04121640302000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 40X145
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
BNAR Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $729.62
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Disabled Person
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 61
Elementary School: Decatur Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur Middle School
High School District: 61
High School: Decatur High School
Location Information
Township: Decatur
Corporate Limits: Decatur
Directions: 51S to Decatur. R on Pershing. L on Oakland. R on West Forest Ave. House is on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,800 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-403-020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
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Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
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