Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,828 sqft$14/sqft
1520 W Center St, Decatur, IL 62526
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,106 sq ftLot Size
1942Year Built
$14/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home in the heart of Decatur, IL! This property offers both convenience and potential. As you step inside, you'll find a home full of possibilities. The open and airy layout features an eat-in kitchen, making meal times a breeze, and a generously sized living room that's ready to be personalized to your liking. Need a home office, playroom or additional living space? The flexible bonus room with a slider door is a versatile space that can adapt to your...Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home in the heart of Decatur, IL! This property offers both convenience and potential. As you step inside, you'll find a home full of possibilities. The open and airy layout features an eat-in kitchen, making meal times a breeze, and a generously sized living room that's ready to be personalized to your liking. Need a home office, playroom or additional living space? The flexible bonus room with a slider door is a versatile space that can adapt to your needs. The partial basement, with its own exterior entrance, adds extra space for your creative ideas. The centerpiece of the lower level living space is a classic fireplace that invites you to transform it into a warm and inviting focal point. While this home is in need of remodeling, its potential shines through. With a little imagination and some TLC, you can turn this diamond in the rough into a personalized oasis that reflects your unique style and preferences. The detached 1-car garage provides space for parking or storage, while the backyard is a hidden gem, perfect for hosting lively gatherings and outdoor fun. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Decatur with so much to offer. Schedule a showing today and start envisioning the possibilities!

    Sold By Century 21 Quest

    • Listed by: Brandon Shaffer 309.363.5393 brandon@soldbyshaffer.com • BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
    Listing closed: 05/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11867983

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $93,000

    Avg days on market

    14

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.4%

    Decatur, IL

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    Property Information for 1520 West Center Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,220 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Macon County
    • Area: Decatur
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: Hickory Point
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1942
    • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,106 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 61
    • Elementary School: Decatur
    • Jr High Middle School: Decatur
    • High School District: 61
    • High School: Decatur
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 61
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: M1
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 480
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Basement
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1348
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1828
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1828
    • Main Sq Ft: 1348
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 135.7X45
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 480.0
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Cash
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 3
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 8X7
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 24X19
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 23X11
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 10X9

    Property History for 1520 West Center Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 15, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #11867983

    $25,000
    May 8, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1533742140

    $25,000

    -14.2% / yr

    May 2, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #11867983

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/15/2024

    Sold

    MRED #11867983

    $25,000
    05/08/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1533742140

    $25,000

    -14.2% / yr

    05/02/2024

    Pending

    MRED #11867983

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

    Public Records for 1520 West Center Street

    Taxable ValueLand$2,207Additions$6,125Total$8,332
    Tax Record2025$361 ($30 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,348 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,348 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1942ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-256-018

    Schools near 1520 West Center 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
    Public - 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

    Garfield Montessori School
    PublicPK 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1520 West Center Street, Decatur, IL 62526
    $25,000
    3
    1,828
    6,106
    1
    576
    6,106
    1
    640
    6,120
    $13,000
    1
    900
    6,106
    $71,000
    3
    1,728
    6,534
    $10,000
    1
    840
    6,120

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