Welcome home to this 3-bed, 2-bath home nestled in Decatur's sought-after historic West End neighborhood. Full of character and timeless appeal, this home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and a cozy living room fireplace that creates the perfect gathering space. Enjoy additional living space in the partially finished basement, complete with a rec room and convenient ¾ bath. The screened back porch, equipped with a wall heater, allows you to relax and enjoy the outdoors well beyond the summer months. Outside, you'll find a privacy-fenced backyard perfect for pets, play, or outdoor entertaining, along with a 1.5-car detached garage for parking and storage. Offering charm, functionality, and value, this West End gem is ready for its next owner!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
5,800 sq ftLot Size
$74Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Doolin• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listed by Staci Doolin• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Non Member• Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Est. $2,044 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1975 W Forest Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6259215
Aug 31, 2026
Sold
$122,000
$74/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 19, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2026
Listed
$129,900
$79/sq ft
CIBR #6201593
Jul 24, 2020
Sold
$88,000
$53/sq ft
May 6, 2020
Listed
$92,500
$56/sq ft
+20
Charming West End home! This home has been loved and it shows! Pretty fireplace in living room, formal dining room, kitchen has lots of cabinets! Updated Stainless appliances. Nice Hardwood floors! Basement is partially finished with rec room and 3/4 bath. Walking distance to Kiwanis Park! Great Screened porch for cookouts! Sellers have used in the winter with the wall heater! Back yard privacy fenced. You will LOVE Living here!
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: 1.5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1651
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,248
Below Grade Finished Area: 403
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
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
Lot Size : 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,916
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
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to south on Dennis to west on Forest
Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 931
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-310-002
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 • 2.2mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$127,000 – $154,000
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