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$289,777
3
beds
2
baths
1
half bath
2,235
square ft

4 Forest Knolls
Decatur, Illinois 62521

Active / MLS #12468420 / Single Family / Decatur
Listing information updated 1/3/2026 at 10:43am
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.
Exterior Type:
Other,Combination
Basement:
Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Partial,Daylight
Beds Above Grade:
2
Beds Below Grade:
1
Cooling System:
Central Air
Heating System:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Main Level Primary Bedroom:
Yes
Fireplace:
Yes
Pool:
No
Age:
51-60 Years
Roof Type:
Asphalt
Parking Type:
Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Parking Spaces:
3
Garage:
Attached
Room Count:
7
Water Front:
Yes
Water Features:
Lake Front, Waterfront
Square Feet:
2,235
Lot Size:
.25-.49 Acre
Acreage:
0.49
Internal Features:
Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
External Features:
Hot Tub, Boat Slip, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Dock, Patio/Porch
Living Room:
19x21 - Main
Dining Room:
9x12 - Main
Kitchen:
11x16 - Main
Family Room:
25x12 - Lower
Primary Bedroom:
17x12 - Main Level
2nd Bedroom:
11x14 - Main
3rd Bedroom:
14x26 - Basement
4th Bedroom:
N/A
Bar/Entertainment:
08x08 - Basement Level
Laundry:
06x08 - Basement Level
Tax Amount:
$6,849
Tax Year:
2024
Zip Code:
62521
City:
Decatur
County:
Macon
School District(s):
61
Elementary School:
Muffley K-6 School
Middle School:
Stephen Decatur Middle School
High School:
Eisenhower

Listing Office: Realty One Group Inc.

Listing Office Phone: 773.427.9200

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4 Forest Knolls, Decatur, IL 62521 is a single family home currently listed at $289,777. 4 Forest Knolls features 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since September 9th, 2025 and was built in 1968. Nearby schools include Muffley K-6 School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Eisenhower.

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