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    $319,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,808 Sq Ft

    7 Prairie Trail, Monticello, IL 61856

    Welcome to this beautifully designed 1.5-story zero-lot duplex located in Monticello! Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across 1,808 finished square feet, this home combines modern finishes with functional living spaces. Step inside to an open-concept main level featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the foyer, kitchen, dining area, and living room. The stunning kitchen is

    John Frerichs KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

    7 Prairie Trail, Monticello, IL 61856

Why Live in Forsyth

Forsyth, Illinois is a small community along Decatur’s city limits where quiet residential streets sit close to Hickory Point Mall and major highways. Subdivisions feel more spread out than many nearby areas, with wide roads, sidewalks in most sections, and mature trees lining large lawns. Homes range from 1950s ranch-style and split-level houses to newer New Traditional and custom builds from the 2020s, with most properties featuring driveways and two-car garages. Families often look to the Maroa-Forsyth School District, which has a high overall rating, and local students attend Maroa-Forsyth Grade School, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, and Maroa-Forsyth High School, all noted for strong performance. Daily conveniences center on Hickory Point Mall, home to around 33 retailers and restaurants, and surrounded by chain spots like Texas Roadhouse, Krekel's Custard, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Best Buy, while Sam’s Club and Walmart Supercenter sit about 2 miles away. Forsyth Park, also known as Village Park, anchors local recreation with pickleball and tennis courts, ball fields, a disc golf course, and nearby pocket parks that give each part of the community its own gathering space. Hickory Point Golf Course adds more outdoor attractions and hosts events such as Trees on the Tees, while Forsyth Fest, the Forsyth Open, and Rudolph’s Village Market bring seasonal activities. Residents typically drive Highway 51 or Interstate 72 into Decatur, about 6 miles away, with Decatur Airport roughly 12 miles out and Decatur Memorial Hospital about 5 miles away.

Home Trends in Forsyth, IL

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$321,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$335,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
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