1421 Riverview Ave

Decatur, IL 62522

$40,000
Price
3
Beds
1,635 Sq. Ft.
$24 / Sq. Ft.
1,635
Sq. Ft.
$24
per Sq. Ft.
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Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract

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.
  1. Listed by Matthew Roush • Glenda Williamson Realty
    P: (217)-875-8081 matt@glendawilliamson.com

Property Details for 1421 Riverview Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
University Place 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES
LISTING UPDATED: 07/22/2026 09:21 AM

Property Details for 1421 Riverview Avenue

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #6259874
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,293 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyMacon County
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Building Information for 1421 Riverview Avenue

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 1421 Riverview Avenue

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 Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7850.0
  • 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
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 13.2x13.3
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 11.3x15.6
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 23.8x13.3
  • Length: 23.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 12.5x11.1
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 15.3x11.0
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 13.2x9.6
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 9.0

Property History for 1421 Riverview Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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
Beds0Total Finished SqFt841 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt841 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-451-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1421 Riverview Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dennis Lab School
Public - K to 8
Macarthur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Robertson Charter School
Charter - PK to 8
Johns Hill Magnet School
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

Johns Hill Magnet School
PublicK 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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