609 Forest Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
2 bd 1 ba 1,723 sqft Built 1908 Lot 3,485 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$42,000
Oct 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | Listing removed | $59,900 | MRED |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Sold | $42,000 | MLS #11498430 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Price changed | $47,000 | MLS #6221019 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Price changed | $51,900 | MLS #6221019 |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Price changed | $59,900 | MLS #6221019 |
| May 23, 2022 | Listed | $62,900 | MLS #6221019 |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Listed | $59,900 | MLS #6216052 |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Sold | $30,000 | MRED |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Price changed | $34,400 | MLS #6207038 |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Listed | $34,900 | MLS #6207038 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,809 | $1,967 | $18,776 | $1,694 |
| 2023 | $15,670 | $1,834 | $17,504 | $1,680 |
| 2022 | $13,760 | $1,610 | $15,370 | $1,597 |
| 2021 | $13,062 | $1,528 | $14,590 | $883 |
| 2020 | $12,580 | $1,472 | $14,052 | $660 |
| 2019 | $12,455 | $1,457 | $13,912 | $629 |
| 2018 | $12,496 | $1,081 | $13,577 | $586 |
| 2017 | $12,830 | $1,110 | $13,940 | $622 |
| 2016 | $12,961 | $1,121 | $14,082 | $854 |
| 2015 | $12,732 | $1,101 | $13,833 | $801 |
| 2014 | $12,606 | $1,090 | $13,696 | $738 |
| 2013 | $13,079 | $1,131 | $14,210 | $772 |
| 2012 | $13,483 | $1,166 | $14,649 | $806 |
| 2011 | $13,829 | $1,196 | $15,025 | $819 |
| 2009 | $14,257 | $1,233 | $15,490 | $844 |
| 2007 | $13,771 | $1,191 | $14,962 | $849 |
Property facts
Year built
1908
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,723 sqft
Lot size
3,485 sqft
ZIP code
62522
City
Decatur
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
39.83655, -88.96362
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$252
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 609 Forest Ave last sell?
609 Forest Ave most recently sold on Oct 3, 2022 for $42,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 609 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 609 Forest Ave (year 2024) is $18,776 with $1,694 in property tax.
How does 609 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 55.3% below the last sale price of $42,000.
When was 609 Forest Ave built?
609 Forest Ave was built in 1908.
How does 609 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 609 Forest Ave?
609 Forest Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,723 sqft, 3,485 sqft lot single_family.
Is 609 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 609 Forest Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 609 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 609 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+7.3%
Implied 1-yr
+29.2%
2026 Q3
$239.4K
2026 Q4
$251.2K
ZIP 62522 — Median Price History + Forecast
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