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Off market feb 2025 for $350K

$309,286

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,663/mo

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195 E Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL 62535

About this home

A true Forsyth treasure! Built in 1935, this 4 bedroom two story has all the traditional charm. Drive by and the curb appeal will have you pulling in the driveway to take it all in. Attached 2 car garage and a second 2 car garage in the back yard. Just shy of an acre this park like yard is breathtaking. You will feel like you are on a garden tour while you relax on the patio or covered rear porch. From the side sitting porch off large living room, you also can enjoy views of the yard. Spacious dining room and a huge family room off kitchen for when you have the entire family over. All the rooms allow for big gatherings. 4 bedrooms up. HW under the carpet. Windows replaced, roof new in 2017, HVAC 2018, kitchen updated, and all appliances stay. A one block walk to the post office and Forsyth library. A stone-throw to Decatur Christian and Forsyth Grade School. Call today to schedule your private showing!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

0.94 acresLot Size

$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Jenny Lambdin • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Jessica Proctor • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Source:CIBR #6222857

Redfin Estimate

$309,286

$41K since sold in February 2025$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.1% higher than the average sale price ($278K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$400,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,229 sq ft
635 W Hickory Point Rd, Forsyth, IL 62535
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$239,900
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,421 sq ft
125 Valerian Dr, Forsyth, IL 62535
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$182,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,674 sq ft
9 E North Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$285,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,952 sq ft
4193 Neely Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$314,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,402 sq ft
5224 Yavapai Dr, Forsyth, IL 62535
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$250,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,916 sq ft
4785 Dogwood Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

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Market trends in 62535, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$359K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 33 HRS AGO
$685,000
6 beds4.5 baths5,064 sq ft
176 Raptor Ct, Forsyth, IL 62535
$400,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,879 sq ft
5527 Oakland Ave, Forsyth, IL 62535
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Sale history for 195 E Ruehl St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 27, 2025

Sold

$350,000

$263/sq ft

CIBR #6222857

Jan 20, 2023

Sold

$205,000

$154/sq ft

Dec 9, 2022

Pending

—

Dec 1, 2022

Listed

—

Sep 2, 2022

Listed

$219,000

$164/sq ft

+34

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,137 (+6.0%)

$7,957 + $73,267

$81,224

2024

$5,788 (+5.8%)

$7,957 + $73,267

$81,224

2023

$5,472 (+156.1%)

$7,432 + $68,429

$75,861

2022

$2,136 (−44.3%)

$6,832 + $62,906

$69,738

2021

$3,836 (+81.4%)

$6,234 + $57,396

$63,630

2020

$2,115 (+2.6%)

$5,925 + $53,484

$59,409

2019

$2,061 (+1.5%)

$5,806 + $52,410

$58,216

2018

$2,031 (+0.4%)

$5,803 + $52,379

$58,182

2017

$2,022 (−1.1%)

$5,844 + $52,754

$58,598

2016

$2,044 (+1.9%)

$5,832 + $52,644

$58,476

2015

$2,006 (+2.3%)

$5,763 + $52,020

$57,783

2014

$1,961 (+1.1%)

$5,763 + $52,020

$57,783

2013

$1,941

$5,549 + $50,087

$55,636

Tax history for 195 E Ruehl St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,137 (+6.0%)

$7,957 + $73,267

$81,224

2024

$5,788 (+5.8%)

$7,957 + $73,267

$81,224

2023

$5,472 (+156.1%)

$7,432 + $68,429

$75,861

2022

$2,136 (−44.3%)

$6,832 + $62,906

$69,738

2021

$3,836 (+81.4%)

$6,234 + $57,396

$63,630

2020

$2,115 (+2.6%)

$5,925 + $53,484

$59,409

2019

$2,061 (+1.5%)

$5,806 + $52,410

$58,216

2018

$2,031 (+0.4%)

$5,803 + $52,379

$58,182

2017

$2,022 (−1.1%)

$5,844 + $52,754

$58,598

2016

$2,044 (+1.9%)

$5,832 + $52,644

$58,476

2015

$2,006 (+2.3%)

$5,763 + $52,020

$57,783

2014

$1,961 (+1.1%)

$5,763 + $52,020

$57,783

2013

$1,941

$5,549 + $50,087

$55,636

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 912

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: E O SMITHS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,332
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,332
Building Sq. Ft: 2,244
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: SAWYER & HAYS RESVY OF PT LOTS 2 & 3 E O SMITHS ADDN OF O L TO FORSYTH LOT 9 (EX S150) & 169.8X240 W64.73 L 10 (EX S150)

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 920
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,752
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: HICKORY POINT
Acres: 0.9355
Depth Footage: 240
Front Footage: 169.8
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: HICKORY POINT

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,332
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 07-07-14-104-007

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Maroa-Forsyth Grade School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Maroa-Forsyth Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi

7/10

Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° 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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$294,000 – $356,000

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Home values near 195 E Ruehl St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
182 East Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3114 Sq. Ft.	$256,853
171 East Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$264,506

Address	Redfin Estimate
180 East Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$159,207
203 East Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1534 Sq. Ft.	$312,241

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 East Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2062 Sq. Ft.	$212,244
334 South Elwood St, Forsyth, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1255 Sq. Ft.	$97,173

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