Last Sold Price
1 bed651 sqft$55/sqft
1052 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home on Decatur's North West side of town! Offering all one level living, tucked off the street for more privacy, and conveniently located. If you are looking for low maintenance living or a turn-key investment, schedule a showing today!1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home on Decatur's North West side of town! Offering all one level living, tucked off the street for more privacy, and conveniently located. If you are looking for low maintenance living or a turn-key investment, schedule a showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Austin Deaton • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217) 620-1843 C: (217) 620-1843 austin@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 1052 North University Avenue

Status
MLS #
6254236
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$306 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1927
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
MUN

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$36,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

82.4%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Sold By Glenda Williamson Realty

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Building Information for 1052 North University Avenue

Stories1Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 1052 North University Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.851781
  • Longitude: -88.974837
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-09-438-003
  • Tax Annual Amount: $306.30
  • Tax Year: 2024
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
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 651.0
  • Building Area Total: 651.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • 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
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 11.0
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 16.0x12.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 12.0

Property History for 1052 North University Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913532653

$36,000
Sep 10, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254236

$36,000
Jul 28, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254236

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913532653

$36,000
09/10/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254236

$36,000
07/28/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254236

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

Public Records for 1052 North University Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$468Additions$6,507Total$6,975
Tax Record2025$295 ($25 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt630 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt630 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-438-003

Schools near 1052 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: 1052 North University Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$36,000
1
651
6,098
$41,500
3
1,003
12,196
$42,500
2
840
6,098
$10,125
4
1,344
4,774
1
714
6,098
1
728
6,097

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