Waterfront - Primary on Main
Address
4 Forest Knolls, Decatur, IL
Price
$ 289,777
Property Attributes
- MLS#12588246
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyMACON
- CityDecatur
- AreaDecatur
- NeighborhoodScovill Gardens
- Zip62521
- Style
- Year Built1968
- Taxes$ 6849
- Price$ 289,777
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2235
- Lot Size0.49 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Muffley K-6 School Elementary School | Stephen Decatur Middle School | Eisenhower High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Listed $289,777 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2235 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Construction Materials | Other,Combination |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Township | Long Creek |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Community Features | Park |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Macon |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | East on Rt 36 to South on Country Club Road to Rt on Sycamore (2nd road) turn left at lake. |
| High School | Eisenhower |
| City | Decatur |
| High School District | 61 |
| MLS Area | Decatur |
| Elementary School | Muffley K-6 School |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6849 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Stephen Decatur Middle School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 61 |
| Elementary School District | 61 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Hot Tub,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Partial,Daylight |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Chute,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 3 |
| Bathroom | Whirlpool,Separate Shower |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Hot Tub,Boat Slip,Outdoor Grill,Fire Pit,Dock |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 3 |
| Lot Dimensions | 120x154x119x147 |
| OwnerPhone | 202-596-8788 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.49 |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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