1270 E Riverside Ave
Decatur, IL 62521

$35,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Bath

1,008 Sq. Ft.

$35 / Sq. Ft.

1,008

Sq. Ft.

$35

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 12/2/25

1270 East Riverside Avenue Decatur, IL 62521 - Photo 1 of 21

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.

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P: (217)-521-1354 C: (217)-521-1354 lindaray@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

Architectural Style

Bungalow

Subdivision Name

C E Schrolls Add

Has Waterfront

Zoning

RES

LISTING CLOSED: 12/02/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

Status	Closed
MLS #	6256013
Days on Market	8
Taxes	$274 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Property Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1920
Lot Size	0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
County	Macon County

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Macon County
Decatur
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62521
1270 E Riverside Ave

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Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

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Building Information for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

Stories1Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$201 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$178

Property Taxes

$23

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Property Information for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

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 Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 139
Lot Size Square Feet: 5540.0
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
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Total Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Main Level
Total Rooms: 4

Room Information

Room 1

Dimensions: 14.0x10.0
Length: 14.0

Level: Main
Type: Family Room
Width: 10.0

Room 2

Dimensions: 16.0x10.0
Length: 16.0

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom
Width: 10.0

Room 3

Dimensions: 12.0x22.0
Length: 12.0

Level: Main
Type: Living Room
Width: 22.0

Room 4

Level: Main
Type: Bathroom

Room 5

Dimensions: 10.0x12.0
Length: 10.0

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom
Width: 12.0

Property History for 1270 East Riverside Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Nov 11, 2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256013	$39,900	—
Apr 11, 2012	Cancelled MRED #11582851	$39,900	—
Feb 17, 2012	Listed (Active) MRED #11582851	$39,900	—
Apr 4, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1115006352	$38,500	—
Apr 4, 2011	Sold MRED #11580982	$38,200	—
Feb 28, 2011	Pending MRED #11580982		—
Feb 21, 2011	Listed (Active) MRED #11580982	$38,500	—
Sep 7, 2010	Expired MRED #11579542	$39,900	—
May 7, 2010	Listed (Active) MRED #11579542	$39,900	—
May 24, 2004	Sold MRED #11564487	$20,500	—
Apr 24, 2004	Listed (Active) MRED #11564487	$25,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
11/11/2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256013	$39,900
04/11/2012	Cancelled MRED #11582851	$39,900
02/17/2012	Listed (Active) MRED #11582851	$39,900
04/04/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1115006352	$38,500
04/04/2011	Sold MRED #11580982	$38,200
02/28/2011	Pending MRED #11580982	—
02/21/2011	Listed (Active) MRED #11580982	$38,500
09/07/2010	Expired MRED #11579542	$39,900
05/07/2010	Listed (Active) MRED #11579542	$39,900
05/24/2004	Sold MRED #11564487	$20,500
04/24/2004	Listed (Active) MRED #11564487	$25,000

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 ValueLand$1,121Additions$8,351Total$9,472

Tax Record2025$324 ($27 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,540 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-23-277-037

Schools near 1270 East Riverside 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	1.6 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	0.2 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	2.3 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.5 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	3.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Muffley Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.6 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	0.2 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	2.3 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.5 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	3.0 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot AC
1278 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$25,000	–	–	–	0.12
1260 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$10,000	–	–	–	0.13
1290 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$13,000	–	–	–	0.19
1258 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	0.13
1246 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$25,000	–	–	–	0.13
1277 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	0.28
1261 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	0.14
1255 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	0.14
1305 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$36,500	–	–	–	0.14
1238 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$25,000	–	–	–	0.13
1313 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$70,500	–	–	–	0.14
1247 East Riverside Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	0.14

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