Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds576 sqft
1537 Taylor St, Decatur, IL 62526
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$28/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful large lot, garage. Great rental or house to call home.Beautiful large lot, garage. Great rental or house to call home.
  • Listed by: Stacey Wenskunas 217.519.3977 stacey@viewegrealestate.com • Vieweg Real Estate - Downtown
Listing closed: 05/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6180771

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$17,501

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

264.6%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 1537 Taylor Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $617 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,905 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: West Grand to North Taylor
  • Latitude: 39.857468
  • Longitude: -88.982104
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-09-251-004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $617.38
  • Tax Year: 2016
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oak Grove
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Macarthur
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 45 x 109
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Building Area Total: 576.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Total Rooms: 4

Property History for 1537 Taylor Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2018

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6180771

$16,000—
May 26, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1290454508

$122,000

+23.6% / yr

May 1, 2018

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6180771

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2018

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6180771

$16,000
05/26/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1290454508

$122,000

+23.6% / yr

05/01/2018

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6180771

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Public Records for 1537 Taylor Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,782Additions$7,118Total$8,900
Tax Record2025$831 ($69 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt576 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-251-004

Schools near 1537 Taylor 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1537 Taylor Street, Decatur, IL 62526
$16,000
2
576
4,905
–
–
1
841
4,792
$16,500
–
1
1,216
7,405
–
–
1
720
6,106
$25,000
–
1
1,040
5,227
$300,000
–
1
884
5,663

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