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$55,000

Est. $406/mo —

•

907

sq ft

1502 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Searching for a West End charmer for your next project? Look no further! Nestled on a quiet street, this bungalow is full of potential. This home features two bedrooms on the main level and a bonus room in the basement, offering flex space to fit your needs. Whether you're an investor or a buyer looking to build equity, this could be a great opportunity to make it your own. All you need is a little TLC to bring it back to its glory days. With good bones & a new roof (November 2024), this house is ready for its next owner. Roll up your sleeves & come bring this West End gem back to life!

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

3,400 sq ftLot Size

$61Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Isabella Carver • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 07:16am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CIBR #6260020

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$406 per month

Principal and interest$285

Property taxes

$95

HOA dues

Home insurance

$26

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

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About West End Historic

District

West End Historic District, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a historic and residential Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The district reads as a catalog of Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival details, and broad front porches set behind mature canopy trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Millikin University campus edge, where brick academic buildings and shaded sidewalks set a collegiate cadence. Kirkland Fine Arts Center anchors the cultural calendar with performances and exhibitions. Nearby, the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy and community programming. Pocket parks and walkable blocks keep daily routines grounded in the streetscape.

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Offer insights

1502 W Forest Ave · $55,000

Strong offer

$54.99K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $54.99K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Interior features
Finished and unfinished full basement
Gas water heater

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Window cooling units

Sale and tax history for 1502 W Forest Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6260020

Aug 24, 2026

Price Changed

$55,000

$61/sq ft

Aug 4, 2026

Listed

$59,900

$66/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11585530

Jun 10, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 11, 2007

Sold

$47,500

$52/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11572239

Jan 3, 2007

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11567487

Nov 10, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jun 7, 2005

Sold

$45,000

$50/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,136 (+7.3%)

$1,870 + $16,298

$18,168

2024

$1,059 (+2.9%)

$1,870 + $16,298

$18,168

2023

$1,029 (+6.0%)

$1,743 + $15,193

$16,936

2022

$970 (+11.4%)

$1,681 + $14,655

$16,336

2021

$871 (+0.7%)

$2,284 + $12,952

$15,236

2020

$865 (+4.4%)

$2,168 + $12,295

$14,463

2019

$828 (+11.4%)

$2,088 + $11,841

$13,929

2018

$744 (−4.4%)

$2,067 + $11,724

$13,791

2017

$778 (−2.7%)

$1,681 + $11,398

$13,079

2016

$799 (+6.9%)

$1,744 + $11,821

$13,565

2015

$748 (+8.5%)

$1,713 + $11,612

$13,325

2014

$690 (−4.5%)

$1,696 + $11,497

$13,193

2013

$722

$1,760 + $11,929

$13,689

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

85 ft.

Lot depth

40 ft.

Lot size

3,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-16-333-032

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

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 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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Historical weather

Decatur, IL • 62522

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May

Jun

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Sep

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Nov

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Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

5.3 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 1502 W Forest Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $34,897 and $96,500.

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$11/sq ft
larger lot
35 years newer
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$96,500 Last sold price
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$29/sq ft
larger lot
29 years newer
SOLD APR 25, 2026
$75,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,004 sq ft
1094 Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$14/sq ft
larger lot
35 years newer
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$34,897 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
49 W Fairview Pl, Decatur, IL 62522
$32/sq ft
larger lot
2 years newer
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$77,250 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
525 S Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$10/sq ft
larger lot
8 years newer
SOLD FEB 23, 2026
$35,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
1091 N Oakcrest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$9/sq ft
larger lot
25 years newer

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