UNDER CONTRACT

Contingent

$121,000

Est. $1,033/mo —

•

1,567

sq ft

2374 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Welcome to this classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod in Decatur’s Historic West End. With strong curb appeal and timeless architectural character, it sits on a desirable street in a well-established neighborhood known for its charm and convenient location near parks and local amenities. Mostly hardwood floors flow throughout the home, adding warmth and lasting appeal. A flexible bedroom or den on the main floor works perfectly as a guest room, home office, or extra living space, while the full basement provides excellent storage and room to expand. This inviting Cape Cod blends classic style with practical everyday living in one of Decatur’s most character-filled areas. Schedule your showing today and see all it has to offer!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

9,148 sq ftLot Size

$77Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Charles Durst • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing updated: Sep 29, 2026 at 02:58pm

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•Source:CIBR #6260926

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$1,033 per month

Principal and interest$677

Property taxes

$300

HOA dues

Home insurance

$56

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

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About West

End

West End, located between downtown Decatur and Fairview Park, is a residential and historic Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merchant Street corridor near Millikin University, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Staley Field and the Kirkland Fine Arts Center act as cultural anchors, pairing collegiate sports with performing-arts nights. Housing leans toward classic Midwestern forms—bungalows, brick two-stories, and porch-front homes—set on walkable streets. Green space and ballfields shape the edges, while the university adds a bookish, arts-forward undertone.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Unfinished full basement

Bedrooms
One and one-half level home (total rooms: 6)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 2374 W Forest Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6260926

Sep 29, 2026

Contingent

—

Sep 22, 2026

Listed

$121,000

$77/sq ft

CIBR #6221165

Jul 1, 2022

Sold

$94,900

$61/sq ft

May 31, 2022

Listed

$94,900

$61/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 25, 2006

Sold

$64,500

$41/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,596 (+3.4%)

$5,294 + $33,242

$38,536

2024

$3,478 (+0.8%)

$5,294 + $33,242

$38,536

2023

$3,449 (+77.4%)

$4,935 + $30,989

$35,924

2022

$1,944 (+8.9%)

$4,760 + $29,892

$34,652

2021

$1,785 (−0.8%)

$5,831 + $18,767

$24,598

2020

$1,799 (+4.0%)

$5,535 + $17,816

$23,351

2019

$1,730 (+21.9%)

$5,331 + $17,159

$22,490

2018

$1,419 (−3.4%)

$5,278 + $16,989

$22,267

2017

$1,470 (−2.3%)

$4,557 + $14,952

$19,509

2016

$1,504 (+6.1%)

$4,727 + $15,508

$20,235

2015

$1,418 (+8.1%)

$4,643 + $15,234

$19,877

2014

$1,311 (−3.2%)

$4,597 + $15,083

$19,680

2013

$1,355

$4,770 + $15,649

$20,419

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

910

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

910

Year built

1948

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-17-428-015

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.

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Religious facility
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Housing-Senior
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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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Redfin Estimate for 2374 W Forest Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $85,000 and $148,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $85K to $148K.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$125,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,569 sq ft
2081 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$3/sq ft
smaller lot
4 years newer
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$85,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,527 sq ft
1305 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
$21/sq ft
larger lot
1 year newer
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$134,500 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,245 sq ft
176 N Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$31/sq ft
smaller lot
31 years older
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$148,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
405 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$20/sq ft
20 years older
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$110,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,119 sq ft
1935 Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$21/sq ft
18 years older
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
1822 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$110,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,490 sq ft
1822 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$3/sq ft
2 years newer
no basement

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