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$80,000

408 Forrest Ave Springfield, IL 62702

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,504 sqft
$53 / sqft
House

Property details

About 408 Forrest Ave

Welcome to 408 Forrest Avenue, a charming home located in Springfield’s north end. This spacious property features hardwood floors throughout and an inviting layout with generously sized rooms. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the front porch, which overlooks a serene nature preserve. The home also boasts a large, fenced backyard and a spacious 2-car garage, perfect for additional storage or workshop space. The basement provides even more storage options. This move-in ready home has classic charm and is ready for its next chapter.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,504 sqft
BasementYes
Year built
ParkingDetached
MLS #CA1037592
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $80,000
  • Price/SqFt: $53
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,397
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: Clear Lake, north on Forrest ( just to east of Addams Wildlife Sanctuary)
  • Living Area: 1,504 SqFt
  • MLS Number: CA1037592
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: The Real Estate Group, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Matt Garrison

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 20, 2019
Home Sold
$70,000
Oct 24, 2017
Home Sold
$13,500
Jan 19, 2012
Home Sold
$70,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$21,810$1,397
2022$20,689$1,316
2021$19,914$1,252
2020$19,944$1,228
2019$16,026$1,374
2018$16,330$1,374
2017$15,833$822

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

1200 S Pope Ave

4

Fairview Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

2200 E Ridgely Ave

1

Feitshans Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.5 mi

1101 S 15th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,020. Residents of Springfield, IL typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

69%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

56%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 408 Forrest Ave

The listing price of 408 Forrest Ave property is $80,000.

The property 408 Forrest Ave is a house located in Springfield, Illinois, 62702.

Active Listing: 408 Forrest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 408 Forrest Ave are: Matheny-Withrow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Fairview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Feitshans Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Iles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lanphier High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springfield Southeast High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,397 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 20, 2019 for $70,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 408 Forrest Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 408 Forrest Ave is 1,504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 408 Forrest Ave is 0.

This home is located at 408 Forrest Ave in Springfield, IL and zip code 62702. This 1,504 square foot home was built in 0. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $80,000.

Over 88 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Springfield, IL. In the same period over 47 listings were sold below the listed price and 40 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Springfield, IL between May and June 2025 decreased by 0.6%. Listings spent 18 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $175,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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