Closed
Last Sold Price
$35,000
2 beds1,008 sqft

1270 E Riverside Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$35/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nice little 2 bedroom bungalow that has been a rental but owner has moved out of state so needs to sell. Oak kitchen , washer and dryer stays and on main floor for convenience. Owner does not warrant fireplace as she has never used. Freshly cleaned and ready for new owner. Could be a nice home or a great rental. Had same renter for several years. Walking distance to St. Marys hospital.Nice little 2 bedroom bungalow that has been a rental but owner has moved out of state so needs to sell. Oak kitchen , washer and dryer stays and on main floor for convenience. Owner does not warrant fireplace as she has never used. Freshly cleaned and ready for new owner. Could be a nice home or a great rental. Had same renter for several years. Walking distance to St. Marys hospital.
  • Listed by: Linda Ray 217.521.1354 lindaray@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 12/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6256013
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$33,750

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

86.9%

Decatur, IL

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$31,000 | 125 South 16th Street, Decatur, IL 62521
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Location

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Property Information for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $274 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: C E Schrolls Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on Jasper to East on Riverside
  • Latitude: 39.827826
  • Longitude: -88.938616
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-23-277-037
  • Tax Annual Amount: $274.00
  • 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
  • Garage: No
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 139
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5540.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 510.0
  • Building Area Total: 1008.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • 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
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 4

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14.0x10.0
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16.0x10.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12.0x22.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 22.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x12.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 12.0

Property History for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256013

$35,000
—
Nov 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924108419

$35,000

-0.6% / yr

Nov 14, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256013

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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256013

$35,000
11/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924108419

$35,000

-0.6% / yr

11/14/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256013

—

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

Public Records for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$1,121

Additions

$8,351
Total$9,472

Tax Record

2025

$324 ($27 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,080 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,080 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,008 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

5,560 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1920

Year Renovated

1920

Zoning

MUNICIPAL

County

MACON

APN

04-12-23-277-037

Schools near 1270 East Riverside 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
Muffley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1270 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$35,000
2
1,008
5,662
$25,000
–
–
–
5,421
$10,000
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–
–
5,560
$13,000
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–
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8,340
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–
–
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5,560
$25,000
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5,560

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