2 beds672 sqft$73/sqft
1272 W King St, Decatur, IL 62522
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Description

Charming Character & Rental Potential in Decatur! Affordable home ownership or your next turnkey rental investment awaits at 1272 W King St. Built in 1925, this cozy cottage offers incredible equity-building potential for a savvy buyer. Property Highlights
Efficient Layout: 672 sq ft of easy-to-maintain living space
Single-Level Living: 1 story layout means no stairs to climb. Functional Spaces: Features a comfortable living area and 1 full bath
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Charming Character & Rental Potential in Decatur! Affordable home ownership or your next turnkey rental investment awaits at 1272 W King St. Built in 1925, this cozy cottage offers incredible equity-building potential for a savvy buyer. Property Highlights
Efficient Layout: 672 sq ft of easy-to-maintain living space
Single-Level Living: 1 story layout means no stairs to climb. Functional Spaces: Features a comfortable living area and 1 full bath
Text Your Agent Today!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/16/2026 08:26 AM

  1. Listed by Joshua Burgener • Josh Burgener Auction & Realty
    P: (217) 820-0182 C: (217) 820-0182 jdburgener3@gmail.com

Property Details for 1272 West King Street

Status
MLS #
6260345
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$742 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Hills Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 1272 West King Street

Stories1Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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Property Information for 1272 West King Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C029
  • Latitude: 39.849378
  • Longitude: -88.976786
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-09-476-026
  • Tax Annual Amount: $742.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
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
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4660.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 672.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 672.0
  • Building Area Total: 672.0
  • Living Area: 672.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Metal Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 5.0x7.0
  • Length: 5.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 7.0
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom

Property History for 1272 West King Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260345

$49,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260345

$49,000

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

Public Records for 1272 West King Street

Taxable ValueLand$469Additions$7,478Total$7,947
Tax Record2025$742 ($62 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt672 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,660 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-476-026

Schools near 1272 West King Street

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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1272 West King Street is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62522. This property was listed for sale on August 15, 2026 by Josh Burgener Auction & Realty, it's currently listed at $49,000. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School and Macarthur High School. 1272 West King Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 672 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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