1202 Florida Avenue

Closed 8/7/26

Last Sold Price

$71,500

3 beds2 baths1,817 sqft$39/sqft

1202 Florida Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

INVESTOR ALERT on this CUTE home that has over 1800 ft.², 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with a ton of potential, but in need of crucial renovations due to plumbing leak damage on the lower level. Upstairs this house features a beautifully updated kitchen with two toned cabinets, backsplash, island and stainless appliances. This home also has a newer A/C unit, newer W/H and replaced vinyl windows. Located in the hilly neighborhood overlooking St. Mary’s Hospital and Lake Decatur. Investors come take a...INVESTOR ALERT on this CUTE home that has over 1800 ft.², 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with a ton of potential, but in need of crucial renovations due to plumbing leak damage on the lower level. Upstairs this house features a beautifully updated kitchen with two toned cabinets, backsplash, island and stainless appliances. This home also has a newer A/C unit, newer W/H and replaced vinyl windows. Located in the hilly neighborhood overlooking St. Mary’s Hospital and Lake Decatur. Investors come take a look!

LISTING CLOSED: 08/07/2026 12:00 AM

Listed by Tasha Cohen • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
P: (217) 201-2610 C: (217) 201-2610 tashasellshouses@yahoo.com

Property Details for 1202 Florida Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

6257259

Days on Market

141

Taxes

$2,010 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1964

Lot Size

0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

County

Macon County

Architectural Style

Other

Subdivision Name

Jokisch

Has Waterfront

Zoning

RES

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Building Information for 1202 Florida Avenue

Stories2Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$531 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$363

Property Taxes

$168

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1202 Florida Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Cantrell St to S on 21st St to W on Carter to N on Florida Ave
Latitude: 39.82985

Longitude: -88.929513

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-24-176-012
Tax Annual Amount: $2,010.00

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

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13

Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 5663.0
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1094.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 723.0

Building Area Total: 1817.0
Living Area: 1817.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Levels: Two

Roof: Shingle
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Partial

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Total Rooms: 6

Room Information

Room 1

Level: Upper
Type: Laundry

Room 2

Level: Upper
Type: Master Bedroom

Room 3

Level: Upper
Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Level: Upper
Type: Living Room

Room 5

Dimensions: 6.0x4.0
Length: 6.0

Level: Lower
Type: Bathroom
Width: 4.0

Room 6

Level: Upper
Type: Kitchen

Room 7

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Level: Lower
Type: Family Room

Room 9

Level: Lower
Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Level: Lower
Type: Bonus Room

Room 11

Dimensions: 7.0x4.0
Length: 7.0

Level: Upper
Type: Bathroom
Width: 4.0

Property History for 1202 Florida Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 7, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	$71,500	—
Jul 14, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259		—
Apr 13, 2026	Price Change Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	$74,000	—
Feb 23, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	$80,000	—
Feb 18, 2026	Expired RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1040634	$156,000	—
Dec 17, 2025	Temporarily Off Market MRED #1040634		—
Dec 17, 2025	Price Change MRED #1040634	$156,000	—
Nov 30, 2025	Listed (Active) MRED #1040634	$210,000	—
Nov 30, 2025	Listed (Active) RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1040634	$210,000	—
Sep 27, 2019	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6194540	$72,900	—
Sep 27, 2019	Sold MRED #11528288	$72,900	—
Sep 23, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1338527570	$73,000	—
Jul 29, 2019	Pending MRED #11528288		—
Jul 29, 2019	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6194540		—
Jul 19, 2019	Listed (Active) MRED #11528288	$72,900	—
Jul 19, 2019	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6194540	$72,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/07/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	$71,500
07/14/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	—
04/13/2026	Price Change Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	$74,000
02/23/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257259	$80,000
02/18/2026	Expired RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1040634	$156,000
12/17/2025	Temporarily Off Market MRED #1040634	—
12/17/2025	Price Change MRED #1040634	$156,000
11/30/2025	Listed (Active) MRED #1040634	$210,000
11/30/2025	Listed (Active) RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1040634	$210,000
09/27/2019	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6194540	$72,900
09/27/2019	Sold MRED #11528288	$72,900
09/23/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1338527570	$73,000
07/29/2019	Pending MRED #11528288	—
07/29/2019	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6194540	—
07/19/2019	Listed (Active) MRED #11528288	$72,900
07/19/2019	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6194540	$72,900

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

Public Records for 1202 Florida Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,903Additions$26,805Total$28,708

Tax Record2025$2,119 ($177 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-24-176-012

Schools near 1202 Florida Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Muffley Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.2 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	4.0 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	2.0 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	3.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	2.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Muffley Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.2 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	4.0 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	2.0 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	3.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	2.5 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1202 Florida Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$71,500	3	2	1,817	5,662
1204 Florida Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$20,000	–	–	–	3,920
1247 South 20th Street, Decatur, IL 62521	$74,000	–	–	–	3,920
1163 South 20th Street, Decatur, IL 62521	$8,000	–	–	–	3,920
1155 South 20th Street, Decatur, IL 62521	$30,000	3	2	1,157	3,920
1237 Florida Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	7,405
1226 South 20th Street, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	6,098
1905 Indiana Court, Decatur, IL 62521	$40,000	–	–	–	3,049
1915 Indiana Court, Decatur, IL 62521	$82,000	3	1	1,780	4,356
1215 South 21st Street, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	5,227

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