What happens when you combine all the charm you desire in the West End with all the updates you hope for? This incredible home!! Located in the heart of the West End expect neighborhood block parties and an abundance of trick or treaters. Step in to refinished hardwood floors (19), gas fireplace, and built ins galore, through the formal dining room to an updated kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless appliances. Full finished (and waterproofed!) basement offers a spacious family or game room, large laundry and additional full bath. Corner lot allows extra room to entertain with the new fenced in yard (19), hot tub, and sunroom - gas heater and window A/C give this room additional versatility no matter the season! Newer pipes boost water pressure even on the top floor, newer vinyl windows throughout, fresh paint (20), and a new roof (18 - full tear off) are even more reasons to make this home your own. Call to take a look today - this one won't last long!!
Super cute and clean home defines the character and quality expected in the West-End. Living room with gas fireplace, built-in shelving, and beautiful mantel perfect placement for the flat screen TV. Formal dining room off the kitchen with hardwood floors, granite counter-tops and stainless appliances. Three bedrooms upstairs all with hardwood floors. Period style bathroom with subway tile. The full finished basement with ceramic tile offers a family room, laundry room, and a second full bathroom. Enclosed rear porch can be used all four seasons with gas heater and window ac. 1.5 car garage with work bench and garage heater. When it's time to relax, just dip into the Jacuzzi Hot Tub. Home has a long list of updates including: finished water proofed basement, tuck pointing, newer windows, energy efficient HVAC, and concrete sidewalks. Situated only a few blocks from the West-End trails, Kiwanis Park, and K-8 Dennis-Millikin Lab School!
Public Records
Jul 30, 2013
Sold
$68,667
$39/sq ft
CIBR #5191624
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
$103,000
$59/sq ft
Jun 28, 2013
Listed
$112,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,506 (+4.6%)
$3,188 + $40,379
$43,567
2024
$3,351 (+1.5%)
$3,188 + $40,379
$43,567
2023
$3,302
$2,972 + $37,642
$40,614
2022
$3,302 (+7.8%)
$2,867 + $36,309
$39,176
2021
$3,062 (−1.3%)
$2,875 + $34,793
$37,668
2020
$3,103 (+87.8%)
$2,729 + $33,029
$35,758
2019
$1,652 (+48.4%)
$2,628 + $31,811
$34,439
2018
$1,113 (−4.9%)
$2,602 + $18,937
$21,539
2017
$1,170 (−2.8%)
$3,040 + $18,555
$21,595
2016
$1,204 (+7.1%)
$3,153 + $19,244
$22,397
2015
$1,124 (+8.7%)
$3,097 + $18,904
$22,001
2014
$1,034 (−23.7%)
$3,066 + $18,717
$21,783
2013
$1,355
$3,181 + $19,420
$22,601
Tax history for 1985 W Forest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,506 (+4.6%)
$3,188 + $40,379
$43,567
2024
$3,351 (+1.5%)
$3,188 + $40,379
$43,567
2023
$3,302
$2,972 + $37,642
$40,614
2022
$3,302 (+7.8%)
$2,867 + $36,309
$39,176
2021
$3,062 (−1.3%)
$2,875 + $34,793
$37,668
2020
$3,103 (+87.8%)
$2,729 + $33,029
$35,758
2019
$1,652 (+48.4%)
$2,628 + $31,811
$34,439
2018
$1,113 (−4.9%)
$2,602 + $18,937
$21,539
2017
$1,170 (−2.8%)
$3,040 + $18,555
$21,595
2016
$1,204 (+7.1%)
$3,153 + $19,244
$22,397
2015
$1,124 (+8.7%)
$3,097 + $18,904
$22,001
2014
$1,034 (−23.7%)
$3,066 + $18,717
$21,783
2013
$1,355
$3,181 + $19,420
$22,601
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
116 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
5,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
594
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-310-001
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: 1.5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1749
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,192
Below Grade Finished Area: 557
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
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: $3,103
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: From W Main, S on Linden Ave. to E on Forest.
Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 594
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-310-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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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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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$153,000 – $185,000
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