Located in the highly sought-after Maroa-Forsyth School District, this spacious and updated split-level home offers both comfort and convenience—just minutes from Highways 51 and 72, as well as local shopping and dining. The upper level features an open-concept layout with a beautifully remodeled kitchen, complete with a large island, custom soft-close cabinetry with convenient pull-out shelves, gas stove, pantry, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room. You’ll also find an inviting family room with fireplace, and three bedrooms, including a private primary suite with a newly added en-suite bathroom. The large deck overlooks a level, fenced backyard, complete with a newer custom-built shed, another storage shed and a dog house. The walkout lower level provides even more living space with a generously sized rec room, full bath, and additional rooms that offer great potential for more bedrooms, a home office, or hobby space. Enjoy the outdoors relaxing on the shaded back paver patio, or play hoops on the expanded concrete front driveway area, With a newer roof, furnace, AC, water heater, and thoughtful updates throughout, this home is move-in ready and offers flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
For sale
Price cut: $9.9K (5/21)
$290,000
505 W Forsyth Rd, Forsyth, IL 62535
3beds
2,651sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large islandOpen-concept layoutShaded back paver patioBeautifully remodeled kitchenGas stoveNewer custom-built shedNewer roof
- 23 days |
- 1,236 |
- 60 |
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Listed by:
Joseph Doolin 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®,
Staci Doolin 217-972-4962,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6258171
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,651
- Total interior livable area: 2,651 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,652
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 070715201005
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forsyth Estates
Location
- Region: Forsyth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,125
- Annual tax amount: $4,511
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $290,000-3.3%$109/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+130.7%$113/sqft |
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| 11/1/2004 | Sold | $130,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,511 +6.7% | $65,125 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $4,227 +7.8% | $59,868 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $3,920 +11.9% | $55,526 +10.6% |
| 2021 | $3,502 +3.5% | $50,194 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $3,383 +2.7% | $49,185 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $3,295 +0% | $49,156 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $3,293 +1.6% | $49,507 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $3,243 -1.4% | $49,285 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $3,287 +3.3% | $49,404 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $3,183 +2.3% | $48,819 |
| 2014 | $3,111 +3.2% | $48,819 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $3,014 +5% | $46,869 |
| 2012 | $2,871 | $46,869 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,869 -1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,557 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,557 +22.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,787 |
| 2005 | -- | $38,787 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62535
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Maroa-Forsyth Grade SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Maroa-Forsyth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7 mi
- 5/10Maroa-Forsyth Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maroa-Forsyth
- Middle: Maroa-Forsyth
- High: Maroa-Forsyth
- District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
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- Illinois
- Macon County
- Forsyth
- 62535
- 505 W Forsyth Rd
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