Sold
Last Sold Price
$82,000
125,452 Lot Size2.88 Acres

1079 E Elwin Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

LandProperty Type
2.88 acresLot Size

Description

Welcome to YOUR paradise! This almost 3 acre lot is ready to be built on in MTZ school district. The lot is fully accessible with the car/truck safe concrete bridge to the southeast corner of the lot. With trees and farm ground surrounding three out of four sides of this land you dream home can be private but still close to South Shores and Mt Zion for shopping. Don't miss out on this great property that includes a cabin on property.Welcome to YOUR paradise! This almost 3 acre lot is ready to be built on in MTZ school district. The lot is fully accessible with the car/truck safe concrete bridge to the southeast corner of the lot. With trees and farm ground surrounding three out of four sides of this land you dream home can be private but still close to South Shores and Mt Zion for shopping. Don't miss out on this great property that includes a cabin on property.
  • Listed by: Sarah Edwards 217.520.2606 storm@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 04/29/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6240569
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Median sold price

$17,000

Avg days on market

167

Sale-to-list ratio

82.0%

Decatur, IL

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Property Information for 1079 East Elwin Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $375 / year
  • MLS Type: Land
  • County: Macon County
  • Subdivision Name: Gustins 17th Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-4

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 2.88 AC

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: GPS 999 Elwin Rd, property entrance is next to this address. It's the driveway east of the neon tires that mark 999 Elwin Rd.
  • Latitude: 39.776491
  • Longitude: -88.938744
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 17-16-01-300-006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $375.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
  • High School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Mt Zion Dist 3

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.88
  • Lot Size Area: 2.88
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2.88
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available

Property History for 1079 East Elwin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6240569

$82,000
—
Apr 29, 2024

Sold

MRED #11994120

$82,000
—
Apr 22, 2024

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6240569

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6240569

$82,000
04/29/2024

Sold

MRED #11994120

$82,000
04/22/2024

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6240569

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

Public Records for 1079 East Elwin Road

Taxable Value

Land

$5,609

Additions

$6,422
Total$12,031

Tax Record

2025

$799 ($67 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

816 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

816 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

62,726 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1999

Zoning

R-4

County

MACON

APN

17-16-01-300-007

Schools near 1079 East Elwin Road

This home is within Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mcgaughey Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Mt Zion Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Mt Zion Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Mt Zion Jr High School
Public7 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: 1079 East Elwin Road, Decatur, IL 62521
$82,000
–
–
–
125,452
$215,000
–
2
1,728
62,726
–
–
1.5
1,576
125,453
–
–
1
1,344
86,684
$100,000
–
3
2,368
223,898
–
–
3.5
3,333
874,685

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