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$289,777

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,235 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 13 days ago
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One of the few lakefront views without high lake taxes due to the small access road that runs between the house and the lake. The current owner took four years to find this lovely house, and the owner has been in it for over seven years. Wonderful views in the great Forest Knolls neighborhood right on the lake. Spacious 3 BR ranch with finished lower level (3rd bedroom in basement) with wet bar, great for entertaining. Sun room on the back overlooking gazebo with hot tub and beautifully landscaped, fenced back yard, cedar-lined closets in the lower level. Deck across front of house, insulated workshop at back of garage (w/nat gas heater), storage shed, new exterior sliding door to a hot tub that has only been used twice, kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, and much more. State Farm told the owner the roof has another seven years left, but it will need some work on the seawall and dock in the next couple of years. Price was lowered to be competitive with the $155 per square foot range of mid-tier lakefront homes overlooking Lake Decatur. Seller has the best neighbors! The lake view is also one of the best in town, and it's among the owner's favorite sunsets in the nation. Walking distance to the Scovill Zoo and Children's Museum of Illinois, plus right across from the Devon Amphitheater that Howard Buffett funded for our town to bring in great musical performances. The Seller owns two docks, one for sitting and one for a boat, which is very unusual for Lake Decatur. There is a large home renovation happening next door that may boost the property value of this residence after completion.

Full Property Details for 4 Forest Knls

General

  • Price: $289,777
  • Taxes: $6,849 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12468420
  • Updated: 1/3/2026
  • Added to Site: 130 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Boat Slip, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Dock

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: Decatur
  • County: Macon
  • Township: Long Creek
  • Driving Directions: East on Rt 36 to South on Country Club Road to Rt on Sycamore (2nd road) turn left at lake.

School Information

  • School District: 61
  • Elem School District: 61
  • Midd School District: 61
  • High School District: 61
  • Elementary School: Muffley K-6 School
  • Middle School: Stephen Decatur Middle School
  • High School: Eisenhower
  • Private School: Eisenhower

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Other, Combination
  • Exterior Const.: Other, Combination
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Partial, Daylight
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 2,235
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 154 x 119 x 147
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Lake Front, Waterfront
  • Water Front View: Front of Property
  • Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1968
  • Tax Amount: $6,849
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 91319176002

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Schools serving 4 Forest Knls

School District:Decatur School District 61
NameGradesDistance
Muffley Elementary School
88 South Country Club Road, Decatur, IL 62521
K-60.6 mi
Stephen Decatur Middle School
1 Educational Park, Decatur, IL 62526
7-84.2 mi
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Price
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11/10/2025
Price Reduced
$289,777
-11.05%
MLS
9/09/2025
Listed
$325,777
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Tax History for 4 Forest Knls

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,849
6%
$81,393
8%
2023
$6,443
5%
$75,630
6%
2022
$6,123
6%
$71,111
5%
2021
$5,775
2%
$67,416
5%
2020
$5,650
—
$64,431
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2019
$5,650
4%
$64,431
2%
2018
$5,440
-8%
$63,019
1%
2017
$5,897
-4%
$62,241
-3%
2016
$6,146
5%
$64,440
1%
2015
$5,859
—
$63,613
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4 Forest Knolls, Decatur, IL 62521 (MLS# 12468420) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4 Forest Knolls is currently listed for $289,777 and was received on September 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 4 Forest Knolls? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Decatur? You can browse all Decatur real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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