Last Sold Price
3 beds1,003 sqft$41/sqft
1050 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

Great Investment property! This bungalow boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, garage turned workshop & has additional Lot! New HVAC May 2023. Roof 3-4 years old. Bring your best HGTV skills and make your stamp on this! Selling As-Is! Finished sq ft is approximate based off past records from seller/tax parcel.Great Investment property! This bungalow boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, garage turned workshop & has additional Lot! New HVAC May 2023. Roof 3-4 years old. Bring your best HGTV skills and make your stamp on this! Selling As-Is! Finished sq ft is approximate based off past records from seller/tax parcel.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/23/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jodi Lockwood • Vieweg Real Estate
    P: (217) 412-0237 jodi@viewegrealestate.com

Property Details for 1050 North University Avenue

Status
MLS #
6227489
Days on Market
11
Taxes
$771 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
Hills 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$42,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Decatur, IL

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Building Information for 1050 North University Avenue

Stories1Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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Property Information for 1050 North University Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Fairview to East on King, North on University.
  • Latitude: 39.851686
  • Longitude: -88.975034
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-09-438-020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $771.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12197.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1003.0
  • Building Area Total: 1003.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 6

Property History for 1050 North University Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514168657

$41,000
Jun 23, 2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6227489

$41,500
Jun 13, 2023

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6227489

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514168657

$41,000
06/23/2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6227489

$41,500
06/13/2023

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6227489

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1050 North University Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$467Additions$9,264Total$9,731
Tax Record2025$908 ($76 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,003 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,003 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-438-020

Schools near 1050 North University Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1050 North University Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$41,500
3
1,003
12,196
$36,000
1
651
6,098
$42,500
2
840
6,098
1
720
6,097
$59,900
3
1,092
6,098
1
728
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