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Sold
$354,601
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,653/mo
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2,649
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2 Forest Knls, Decatur, IL 62521

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About this home

OWNER WANTS SOLD AND DROPPED THE PRICE $5,000! Enjoy beautiful views this spring and summer from this unique 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on Basin 2 of Lake Decatur in Forest Knolls Estates and super close to the zoo and the Children's Museum. This over 3,000 SF 1.5-story sits on .59 acre of lawn with mature oak trees. 2-story entryway with sweeping staircase and marble tile floor. Gorgeous vaulted family room with spacious windows that look out over the lake. This opens to the formal dining room that will host large gatherings. The master bedroom has a balcony and spacious master bathroom. Finished area in the lower level has an office and 2 bedrooms and is accessed by both front and back staircases. Sit on your multi-tiered decks to enjoy the sunsets over the lake. The dock has a newer roof and decking that was done in 2014 and a lift and a hoist for a jet ski. Updates include: two bathrooms, landscaping, fresh paint, carpet in 2018, some carpet in 2016, decking in 2016, interior paint in 2016, the windows in the living room and dining room in 2016, the roof in 2012, and extensive drainage work in the back yard of the house.

Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$354,601
$145K since sold in September 2019$3,000 since September

This home's estimate is 99.6% higher than the average sale price ($178K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,846/mo
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Market trends in 62521, IL

Sale history for 2 Forest Knls

Tax history for 2 Forest Knls

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Public record

Beds
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Baths
4
Stories
2
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Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,649
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-19-129-004
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Basement
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Muffley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

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Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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 106° expected this year, 18 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.

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Estimated sale price
$337,000 – $408,000

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