Welcome to 408 Forrest Avenue, a charming home located in Springfield’s north end. This spacious property features hardwood floors throughout and an inviting layout with generously sized rooms. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the front porch, which overlooks a serene nature preserve. The home also boasts a large, fenced backyard and a spacious 2-car garage, perfect for additional storage or workshop space. The basement provides even more storage options. This move-in ready home has classic charm and is ready for its next chapter.
Sold for $90,900
Zestimate®
$90,900
408 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
3beds
1,504sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in ----
0.39 Acres Lot
$90,900 Zestimate®
$60/sqft
$1,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$90,900
$83,000 - $100,000
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Large fenced backyardGenerously sized roomsInviting layoutFront porchSerene nature preserve
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Listed by:
Matt Garrison Mobl:217-638-8500,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Jami R Winchester, 475109074
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1037592
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 5in x 12ft 3in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 5in x 9ft 8in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 5in x 9ft 8in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 6in x 12ft 4in
Other
- Area: 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18ft 3in x 8ft 7in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 4in x 22ft 3in
Main level
- Area: 752
Upper level
- Area: 752
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,504
- Total interior livable area: 1,504 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 170
- Features: Extra Lot, Level
Details
- Additional parcels included: 1426.0477010
- Parcel number: 1426.0477009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $60/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,631
- Annual tax amount: $1,501
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $90,900+13.6%$60/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037592 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $80,000$53/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000$53/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $80,000$53/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000+14.3%$53/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Sold | $70,000+2.9%$47/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA187373 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2019 | Pending sale | $68,000$45/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Springfield #187373 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $68,000-2.9%$45/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Springfield #187373 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2012 | Sold | $70,000$47/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA115333 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,502 +7.4% | $23,877 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,398 +6.2% | $21,810 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $1,316 +5.1% | $20,689 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,252 +2% | $19,914 -0.2% |
| 2020 | $1,228 -10.6% | $19,944 +24.4% |
| 2019 | $1,374 | $16,026 -1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,374 +67.1% | $16,330 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $823 +9.9% | $15,833 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $748 +0.6% | $14,946 +0.5% |
| 2015 | $744 -4% | $14,877 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $775 -5.6% | $15,360 -5.3% |
| 2013 | $820 +2.3% | $16,224 |
| 2012 | $802 +1.5% | $16,224 -1% |
| 2011 | $790 -1.1% | $16,390 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $799 -1.8% | $16,710 -2.4% |
| 2009 | $813 +15.7% | $17,116 +15.8% |
| 2008 | $703 +1.1% | $14,787 +3.1% |
| 2007 | $695 +3.7% | $14,348 +4% |
| 2006 | $670 | $13,800 |
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Neighborhood: 62702
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Matheny-Withrow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Lanphier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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