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8 Forest Hills Dr, Lincoln, IL, 62656

$599,900

Home List Price

$7,124*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 2 Partial
5,707 SqFt
$105/SqFt
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8 Forest Hills Dr, Lincoln$599,900

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$7,124*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDetached, Oversized
Garage4 spaces
Year Built1962
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central, Whole House Fan, Geothermal
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
BasementYes
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
MLS #CA1027689
Lot Size2.64 Acres
StatusActive

About 8 Forest Hills Dr

1500 characters to describe this gem? Here goes! Showstopping 4 bedroom, 3 full/2 half bath two story walk-out brick/wood sided cul-de-sac home perched upon 2.64 wooded acres just steps from an 18-hole golf course and within WLB school district! Main floor of main home boasts a tiled foyer with an open staircase, gracious open living/dining concept with gorgeous wood flooring, ample natural light, and a central woodburning fireplace with adjacent built-ins, lovely equipped eat-in kitchen with an island and solid surface countertops, 12X15 sunporch, convenient half bath/laundry areas, 23X25 tiled rec room with a full bar (AMAZING), and a large 27X17 den with rear facing sliders. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms including a primary suite with two closets and a private tiled full bath with a double vanity, whirlpool, and a walk-in shower -- as well as a full hall bath. The basement is host to a 16X26 family room with a woodburning fireplace, half bath, mechanicals, and abundant storage. The attached guest house/office features an amazing living room with skylights and soaring ceilings, equipped kitchen, bedroom, full bath, spiral staircase to a neat upper loft, full separate walk-out basement (WOW!), and geothermal heating and cooling. Amazing and expansive rear patio and deck areas with panoramic views, covered front porch, Andersen windows, whole house fan, 4+ car detached garage, private well/septic system, front circle drive -- first class property! TRULY REMARKABLE!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Living Area: 5,707 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: ME Realty
  • Listing Agent: Seth Goodman

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Solid Surface Counter, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Patio, Porch

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 4 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Oversized

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 2.64 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central, Whole House Fan, Geothermal
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Property is located at 8 Forest Hills Drive, Lincoln.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $599,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $105/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,029
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Lincoln, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$121.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$89

Avg. Days On Market

39

# of Sold Homes

24

8 Forest Hills Dr vs Lincoln

291 DAYS ON ROCKET

+252 Days

$599,900

+$477.9K More

$105/SqFt

+$15 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $477.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $15/SqFt more than other homes in Lincoln, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • MLS Number: #CA1027689

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: ME Realty
  • Listing Agent: Seth Goodman

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$6,029$90,960
2019$6,171$89,620
2018$6,190$89,620
2017$4,428$89,620

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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7
/10

  • Northwest Elementary School

  • 506 11th St

  • 2.06 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Central Elementary School

  • 100 7th St

  • 2.19 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • Washington-Monroe Elementary School

  • 1002 Pekin St

  • 2.60 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,605. The majority of Lincoln, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Forest Hills Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 8 Forest Hills Dr property is $599,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 8 Forest Hills Dr is a house located in Lincoln, Illinois, 62656.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 8 Forest Hills Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $6,029 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 8 Forest Hills Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 8 Forest Hills Dr is 5,707 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 8 Forest Hills Dr is 1962.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Logan County›Lincoln›62656›8 Forest Hills Dr

This home is located at 8 Forest Hills Dr in Lincoln, IL and zip code 62656. This 5,707 square foot home, which was built in 1962, sits on a 2.64 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $599,900.

In November 2024, from all listings sold in Lincoln, IL there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 13 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. Between October 2024 and November 2024, Lincoln, IL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 23.5%. In November 2024 median list price was $121,950 and the average listing age was 39 days.

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

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