For sale

Price cut: $5K (2/18)

$59,900

1111 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

5beds

2,030sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

5,662.8 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$30/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Generous living spaceUpdated kitchenNew cabinetryRemodeled primary bathroom

Spacious 5-bedroom home ideally located just steps from Millikin University and downtown amenities! This property offers incredible potential with several key updates already completed, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, an updated kitchen featuring new cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, fixtures, and flooring, and a remodeled primary bathroom. Select windows and doors have also been replaced. With generous living space and a highly desirable location, this home is a great opportunity for buyers looking to add their own finishing touches and build instant equity. Bring your vision and make this one your own!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Description: Flooring: Vinyl
Level: Main

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Upper

Dining room

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Main

Other

Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Level: Main

Kitchen

Description: Flooring: Vinyl
Level: Main

Living room

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Features

Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Basement: Unfinished,Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,030
Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,030
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Front Porch

Lot

Size: 5,662.8 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 041216433017
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $30/sqft
Tax assessed value: $20,232
Annual tax amount: $1,378
Date on market: 1/19/2026
Cumulative days on market: 117 days
Road surface type: Gravel

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/18/2026	Price change	$59,900-7.7%$30/sqft
Source: CIBR #6256826 Report a problem
1/19/2026	Listed for sale	$64,900$32/sqft
Source: CIBR #6256826 Report a problem
6/24/2025	Listing removed	$64,900$32/sqft
Source: CIBR #6244070 Report a problem
1/27/2025	Price change	$64,900-5.8%$32/sqft
Source: CIBR #6244070 Report a problem
8/24/2024	Listed for sale	$68,900+451.2%$34/sqft
Source: CIBR #6244070 Report a problem
9/5/2018	Sold	$12,500-14.3%$6/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/9/2018	Pending sale	$14,590$7/sqft
Source: Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors #6181423 Report a problem
4/16/2018	Price change	$14,590-25.2%$7/sqft
Source: Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors #6181423 Report a problem
4/8/2018	Listed for sale	$19,500+39.3%$10/sqft
Source: Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors #6181423 Report a problem
7/12/2012	Sold	$14,000$7/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,378 +2.4%	$20,232 +3.7%
2023	$1,345 +176.6%	$19,515 +310.4%
2022	$486 +6.4%	$4,755 +7.1%
2021	$457 -2.1%	$4,441 +3.8%
2020	$467 +3.6%	$4,277 +1%
2019	$450 +0.7%	$4,234 -0.3%
2018	$447 -2.1%	$4,248 -2.6%
2017	$457 -1.9%	$4,361 -1%
2016	$465 +5.2%	$4,405 +1.8%
2015	$442 +6.9%	$4,328 +1%
2014	$414 -2.5%	$4,285 -3.6%
2013	$424 -7%	$4,446 -3%
2012	$456	$4,583
2011	--	$4,583 -81.4%
2010	--	$24,630
2009	--	$24,630 +10.4%
2006	--	$22,317
2005	--	$22,317

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