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Off Market Oct 2020 for $164K

$248,398

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,062/mo

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2,403

sq ft

2849 S Forrest Ln, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Believe me, you aren't the only one wanting more space with the whole family home right now!! This home is turn key ready for you and your family to spread out and enjoy some space. Nothing to do but unpack!! 4 large bedrooms and 3 FULL baths including a master bath. Huge family room in lower level allows for more living space, large dining room and a perfect spot for a small breakfast nook in the kitchen. Main floor laundry, fenced yard, close to shopping \ stores, around the corner from Lake Decatur, beautiful fresh landscaping \ flowers, and a huge freshly painted deck and patio. Mt. Zion school district is the icing on the cake!! Such a cute, updated home with neutral colored paint and tons of updates. .. .what are you waiting for? Start packing and call for a showing!

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

9,375 sq ftLot Size

$103Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mark Williams • Vieweg Real Estate North

Bought with Chris Harrison • Main Place Real Estate

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•Source:CIBR #6205685

Redfin Estimate

$248,398

$83K since sold in October 2020$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.8% higher than the average sale price ($233K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$275,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,726 sq ft
2710 Forrest Green Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
2705 Essex Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
$205,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,406 sq ft
2705 Essex Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$280,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,590 sq ft
465 Shoreline Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$274,500
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,306 sq ft
364 Point Bluff Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$186,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,045 sq ft
424 Hackberry Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$175,300
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,277 sq ft
73 Woodhill Ct, Decatur, IL 62521

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Market trends in 62521, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$145K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

175

39 MoM

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Sale history for 2849 S Forrest Ln

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 22, 2020

Sold

$171,667

$71/sq ft

CIBR #6205685

Oct 19, 2020

Sold

$164,900

$69/sq ft

Aug 28, 2020

Listed

$164,900

$69/sq ft

CIBR #6171844

Nov 1, 2017

Sold

$158,000

$66/sq ft

Apr 22, 2017

Listed

$164,900

$69/sq ft

MT. ZION SCHOOLS-DECATUR ADDRESS! This spacious 4 bedroom home has many updates and has plenty of room for everyone! Very close to Lake Decatur! Updated kitchen with new back splash and counter tops in 2015! Upstairs flooring is a newer product made of wood and vinyl. Not only is it waterproof and scratchproof it is also beautiful! New patio in 2015 and deck re-finish in 2016! This home has replacement windows and a new roof installed in 2012! New paint in 2014! New water heater in 2017! Gas fireplace in upstairs family room! New carpet downstairs in 2016! Main floor laundry! Master bedroom has his and her closets! Fenced in back yard for children and pets and a shed! Super clean!

Public Records

Jul 1, 2013

Sold

$148,000

$62/sq ft

CIBR #5191028

Jun 28, 2013

Sold

$147,700

$61/sq ft

Apr 11, 2013

Listed

$149,900

$62/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 18, 2009

Sold

$141,000

$59/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 26, 2006

Sold

$142,006

$59/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 2006

Sold

$140,500

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,178 (+5.7%)

$7,942 + $59,141

$67,083

2024

$4,900 (−0.1%)

$7,942 + $59,141

$67,083

2023

$4,906 (+6.9%)

$7,404 + $55,133

$62,537

2022

$4,591 (+4.6%)

$7,142 + $53,181

$60,323

2021

$4,388 (+3.7%)

$6,502 + $48,412

$54,914

2020

$4,230 (+0.3%)

$6,172 + $45,958

$52,130

2019

$4,218 (+34.2%)

$5,944 + $44,263

$50,207

2018

$3,143 (−3.0%)

$5,885 + $43,825

$49,710

2017

$3,241 (−2.1%)

$6,453 + $32,402

$38,855

2016

$3,311 (+3.8%)

$6,693 + $33,606

$40,299

2015

$3,189 (+5.9%)

$6,575 + $33,012

$39,587

2014

$3,012 (−3.1%)

$6,510 + $32,685

$39,195

2013

$3,107

$6,755 + $33,913

$40,668

Tax history for 2849 S Forrest Ln

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,178 (+5.7%)

$7,942 + $59,141

$67,083

2024

$4,900 (−0.1%)

$7,942 + $59,141

$67,083

2023

$4,906 (+6.9%)

$7,404 + $55,133

$62,537

2022

$4,591 (+4.6%)

$7,142 + $53,181

$60,323

2021

$4,388 (+3.7%)

$6,502 + $48,412

$54,914

2020

$4,230 (+0.3%)

$6,172 + $45,958

$52,130

2019

$4,218 (+34.2%)

$5,944 + $44,263

$50,207

2018

$3,143 (−3.0%)

$5,885 + $43,825

$49,710

2017

$3,241 (−2.1%)

$6,453 + $32,402

$38,855

2016

$3,311 (+3.8%)

$6,693 + $33,606

$40,299

2015

$3,189 (+5.9%)

$6,575 + $33,012

$39,587

2014

$3,012 (−3.1%)

$6,510 + $32,685

$39,195

2013

$3,107

$6,755 + $33,913

$40,668

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

125 ft.

Lot depth

75 ft.

Lot size

9,375 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-26-476-009

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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2403
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,505
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Other

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 : 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,143

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
Middle Or Junior School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
High School District: Mt Zion Dist 3

Location Information
Directions: S Franklin, E on Grove, N on Forrest Ln right before the lake
Subdivision Name: Forrest Green Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-26-476-009

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Mcgaughey Elementary School

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 3.2mi

Mt Zion Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

6/10

Mt Zion High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi

7/10

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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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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 • 62521

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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

$236,000 – $286,000

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Home values near 2849 S Forrest Ln

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2829 S Forrest Lane, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$210,573
2834 S Forrest Lane, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3482 Sq. Ft.	$313,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
2859 S Forrest Lane, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2530 Sq. Ft.	$201,156
2879 S Forrest Lane, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$117,223

Address	Redfin Estimate
2819 S Forrest Lane, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$221,478
2874 S Forrest Lane, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$303,499

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