Long time family home is ready for a new owner. Situated on a large corner lot, the house has a 1 car attached garage with new door and opener. Most windows have been replaced. Roof about 10 years old. Hardwood floor under carpet. Tons of closet space in the upper bedrooms. Dining room was previously used as a 3rd bedroom. All appliances stay (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer). Security system is installed and stays with the home. Selling AS IS.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11567561
Aug 5, 2005
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,752 (+3.4%)
$1,967 + $16,809
$18,776
2024
$1,695 (+0.8%)
$1,967 + $16,809
$18,776
2023
$1,680 (+5.2%)
$1,834 + $15,670
$17,504
2022
$1,598 (+80.8%)
$1,769 + $15,115
$16,884
2021
$884 (+33.9%)
$1,610 + $13,760
$15,370
2020
$660 (+5.0%)
$1,528 + $13,062
$14,590
2019
$629 (+7.3%)
$1,472 + $12,580
$14,052
2018
$586 (−5.8%)
$1,457 + $12,455
$13,912
2017
$622 (−27.1%)
$1,081 + $12,496
$13,577
2016
$854 (+6.7%)
$1,121 + $12,961
$14,082
2015
$800 (+8.4%)
$1,101 + $12,732
$13,833
2014
$738 (−4.3%)
$1,090 + $12,606
$13,696
2013
$771
$1,131 + $13,079
$14,210
Tax history for 609 Forest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,752 (+3.4%)
$1,967 + $16,809
$18,776
2024
$1,695 (+0.8%)
$1,967 + $16,809
$18,776
2023
$1,680 (+5.2%)
$1,834 + $15,670
$17,504
2022
$1,598 (+80.8%)
$1,769 + $15,115
$16,884
2021
$884 (+33.9%)
$1,610 + $13,760
$15,370
2020
$660 (+5.0%)
$1,528 + $13,062
$14,590
2019
$629 (+7.3%)
$1,472 + $12,580
$14,052
2018
$586 (−5.8%)
$1,457 + $12,455
$13,912
2017
$622 (−27.1%)
$1,081 + $12,496
$13,577
2016
$854 (+6.7%)
$1,121 + $12,961
$14,082
2015
$800 (+8.4%)
$1,101 + $12,732
$13,833
2014
$738 (−4.3%)
$1,090 + $12,606
$13,696
2013
$771
$1,131 + $13,079
$14,210
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
68 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
3,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-379-021
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R2
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: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1337
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,337
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
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 : 0.08
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $883.86
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
Subdivision Name: Stephens Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,400 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-379-021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Macarthur High School
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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