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450 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
About this home
Beautifully restored historic home on a tree-lined, private corner lot! As soon as you walk into the entry foyer, you will be amazed by the amount of space in this 3 bedroom, potentially 4 bed, home. Cathedral ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, tons of built-ins and a huge porch that is perfect for relaxing! Main floor has large dining and living rooms, office/den area, kitchen and half bath. The garage has been converted into a bonus room with convenient main floor laundry area. Plenty of room to park cars outside the converted garage. Fireplaces in the foyer, living room and bedrooms are currently not being used but have flu and could be opened. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a walk-in closet, fireplace and entry into a huge attic, perfect for storage. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. New roof and newly painted outside. Excellent value for this truly beautiful home in an historic part of town! Motivated sellers! Make an offer!
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Sale history for 450 W Forest Ave
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$21/sq ft
Tax history for 450 W Forest Ave
*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
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.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
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 1
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Has Heating
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant, Wood
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 4
- Room Information
- # of Rooms Total: 8
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft.: 2864
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2,864
- Levels: Two
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Property Features
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Lot Size : 0.15
- Lot Size Area: 0.15
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.15
- Zoning: RES
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,193
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Elementary School: Enterprise
- Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
- High School District: Decatur Dist 61
- High School: Macarthur
- Location Information
- Directions: 51 to W Decatur to south on Powers Lane to Forest. Home is on the corner of Powers and Forest.
- Subdivision Name: Second Forest Hill Add
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 6,751 square feet
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Macon County
- APN: 04-12-15-408-018
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- Listing Information
- List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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