Sold
Last Sold Price
$87,000
3 beds1,527 sqft

17 File Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Louis Bridge, L File. Lots of trees, new walking bridge to cross creek, 1.5-c gar + 2.5 gar w/boat-camper pad, newly remodeled kit, new wtr htr/furnace/roof, well maintained home.Louis Bridge, L File. Lots of trees, new walking bridge to cross creek, 1.5-c gar + 2.5 gar w/boat-camper pad, newly remodeled kit, new wtr htr/furnace/roof, well maintained home.

    Sold By Non-BNAR Office

    • Listed by: Sarah 309.275.9086 sarahmsells@gmail.com • Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
    Listing closed: 09/13/2002 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10186764
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $105,000

    Avg days on market

    14

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.0%

    Decatur, IL

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    Property Information for 17 File Drive

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $2,100 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Macon County
    • Area: Decatur
    • Subdivision: Decatur
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1975
    • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School: OTHER
    • Jr High Middle School: OTHER
    • High School: OTHER
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Heated, Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: R1
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Crawl, None
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Age: 26-30 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1527
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1527
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1527
    • Main Sq Ft: 1527
    • Upper Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Dimensions: 2 ACRES
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Photos Count: 6
    • Relist: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Half
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X9
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 8X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X10
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X5
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X10
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 11X9

    Property History for 17 File Drive

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 22, 2003

    Sold

    MRED #11561719

    $87,000
    —
    Jan 21, 2003

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11561719

    $99,500
    —
    Sep 13, 2002

    Sold

    MRED #10186764

    $87,000
    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/22/2003

    Sold

    MRED #11561719

    $87,000
    01/21/2003

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11561719

    $99,500
    09/13/2002

    Sold

    MRED #10186764

    $87,000

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    Schools near 17 File Drive

    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
    South Shores 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 17 File Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
    $87,000
    3
    1,527
    87,120
    –
    –
    1
    1,296
    39,204
    –
    –
    1
    1,296
    34,412
    –
    –
    2
    1,104
    32,670
    $65,000
    –
    1.5
    1,296
    35,862
    –
    –
    1
    1,320
    35,819

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