1421 Riverview Avenue

Closed 8/13/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$35,000

3 beds2 baths1,635 sqft

1421 Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.18 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

$21/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Bring your toolbox and vision! This West End fixer-upper is full of potential and just waiting for the right buyer to restore it to its full charm. With a little love and elbow grease, this house could become a wonderful place to call home or a great investment opportunity. Relax on the screened front porch or unwind on the spacious rear deck overlooking the shaded backyard—perfect for morning coffee or peaceful evenings. Recent updates include a new furnace (December), a 2-year-old water heater,...Bring your toolbox and vision! This West End fixer-upper is full of potential and just waiting for the right buyer to restore it to its full charm. With a little love and elbow grease, this house could become a wonderful place to call home or a great investment opportunity. Relax on the screened front porch or unwind on the spacious rear deck overlooking the shaded backyard—perfect for morning coffee or peaceful evenings. Recent updates include a new furnace (December), a 2-year-old water heater, and a new garage door, giving you a head start on improvements. The 2-car detached garage offers plenty of space for parking, storage, or hobbies. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of the DISC, Millikin University, and the bike trail trailhead, this home offers an excellent location with endless possibilities. Being sold as-is.

Listed by: Matthew Roush 217.875.8081 matt@glendawilliamson.com • Glenda Williamson Realty

Listing closed: 08/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6259874

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Principal and Interest

$187

Property Taxes

$274

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Property Information for 1421 Riverview Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $3,293 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RES

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Carrier Route: C017
Latitude: 39.835615

Longitude: -88.9802

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-16-451-011
Tax Annual Amount: $3,293.00

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

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18

Lot Size Square Feet: 7850.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1635.0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 823.0

Building Area Total: 1635.0
Living Area: 1635.0
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: Brick
Levels: Two

Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Unfinished, Full

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

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 13.2x13.3
Length: 13.0
Width: 13.0

Room 2

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 11.3x15.6
Length: 11.0
Width: 15.0

Room 3

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 23.8x13.3
Length: 23.0
Width: 13.0

Room 4

Type: Bathroom
Level: Upper

Room 5

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 12.5x11.1
Length: 12.0
Width: 11.0

Room 6

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 15.3x11.0
Length: 15.0
Width: 11.0

Room 7

Type: Bathroom
Level: Main

Room 8

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Dimensions: 13.2x9.6
Length: 13.0
Width: 9.0

Property History for 1421 Riverview Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 13, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874		—
Aug 12, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874		—
Aug 11, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1946974392	$35,000	-5.8% / yr
Aug 11, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	$35,000	—
Jul 22, 2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874		—
Jul 21, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	$40,000	—
Mar 4, 2019	Expired MRED #11516119	$85,000	—
Sep 4, 2018	Listed (Active) MRED #11516119	$89,000	—
Aug 17, 2015	Cancelled MRED #11589993	$99,500	—
May 27, 2015	Listed (Active) MRED #11589993	$99,500	—
Apr 30, 2015	Expired MRED #11589861	$109,000	—
Nov 3, 2014	Listed (Active) MRED #11589861	$112,000	—
Jun 15, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117222595	$109,500	+5.4% / yr
Jun 15, 2007	Sold MRED #11570763	$109,250	—
May 25, 2007	Pending MRED #11570763		—
May 11, 2007	Listed (Active) MRED #11570763	$112,900	—
Jul 11, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117217763	$99,000	—
Jul 11, 2005	Sold MRED #11567125	$98,900	—
May 10, 2005	Pending MRED #11567125		—
May 5, 2005	Listed (Active) MRED #11567125	$98,900	—
Aug 2, 2002	Sold MRED #11560524	$90,000	—
Jun 19, 2002	Listed (Active) MRED #11560524	$94,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/13/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	—
08/12/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	—
08/11/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1946974392	$35,000 -5.8% / yr
08/11/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	$35,000
07/22/2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	—
07/21/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259874	$40,000
03/04/2019	Expired MRED #11516119	$85,000
09/04/2018	Listed (Active) MRED #11516119	$89,000
08/17/2015	Cancelled MRED #11589993	$99,500
05/27/2015	Listed (Active) MRED #11589993	$99,500
04/30/2015	Expired MRED #11589861	$109,000
11/03/2014	Listed (Active) MRED #11589861	$112,000
06/15/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117222595	$109,500 +5.4% / yr
06/15/2007	Sold MRED #11570763	$109,250
05/25/2007	Pending MRED #11570763	—
05/11/2007	Listed (Active) MRED #11570763	$112,900
07/11/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117217763	$99,000
07/11/2005	Sold MRED #11567125	$98,900
05/10/2005	Pending MRED #11567125	—
05/05/2005	Listed (Active) MRED #11567125	$98,900
08/02/2002	Sold MRED #11560524	$90,000
06/19/2002	Listed (Active) MRED #11560524	$94,900

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

Public Records for 1421 Riverview Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,315Additions$36,973Total$41,288

Tax Record2025$3,293 ($274 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt841 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt841 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,854 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-451-011

Schools near 1421 Riverview Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	1.8 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	3.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	2.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.2 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	3.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	2.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.2 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.4 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: 1421 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$35,000	3	2	1,635	7,840
1429 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	7,850
1405 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$153,000	3	2	1,746	6,969
1428 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$116,000	–	–	–	7,500
1455 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	7,850
1420 West Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	7,850
1412 West Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	5,250
1444 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$50,000	–	–	–	7,500

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