Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,344 sqft
1740 E Wood St, Decatur, IL 62521
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
$25/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath is priced to sell. Huge double lot with 2 car detached garage. Full Bath w/Laundry on the upper level. Many updates include: Windows & Roof (11), Main flooring (12), Bathroom vanity, Kitchen cabinets & backsplash, and Hot Water Heater (14), All appliances replaced (15), Decks, Patio, Garage door & Opener (19), Fence (20), Upstairs bathroom fresh paint & trim (21). ALL NEW AC Units. Brand new Flexible ductwork installed. Foundation completely tuck pointed (21). Don't miss...This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath is priced to sell. Huge double lot with 2 car detached garage. Full Bath w/Laundry on the upper level. Many updates include: Windows & Roof (11), Main flooring (12), Bathroom vanity, Kitchen cabinets & backsplash, and Hot Water Heater (14), All appliances replaced (15), Decks, Patio, Garage door & Opener (19), Fence (20), Upstairs bathroom fresh paint & trim (21). ALL NEW AC Units. Brand new Flexible ductwork installed. Foundation completely tuck pointed (21). Don't miss this great opportunity for first time buyers or investors.
  • Listed by: Jessica Devore 217.935.0000 jjdevorerealtor@gmail.com • Green Acres Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/14/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11033689

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1740 East Wood Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $507 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Area: Decatur
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Township: Decatur
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 4.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Zoning: R-1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,160 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, Space/s
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Latitude: 39.841129
  • Longitude: -88.932945
  • BNAR Zoning: R1
  • Unparsed Address: 1740 E Wood Street
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: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
  • Master Bath YN: No
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1344
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 672
  • Upper Sq Ft: 672
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 152X80
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12176.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1344.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1344
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • LotSizeArea: 0.28
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2021-03-26T15:16:28
  • Photos Count: 14
  • Rural: N
  • Restrictions YN: No
Miscellaneous
  • Road Surface: Gravel
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X16
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X10
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X13

Property History for 1740 East Wood Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2021

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6210416

$33,000—
Jun 14, 2021

Sold

MRED #11033689

$33,000—
Jun 14, 2021

Sold

MRED #11503282

$33,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2021

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6210416

$33,000
06/14/2021

Sold

MRED #11033689

$33,000
06/14/2021

Sold

MRED #11503282

$33,000

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

Public Records for 1740 East Wood Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,638Additions$9,391Total$11,029
Tax Record2025$1,029 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt672 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-13-162-018

Schools near 1740 East Wood 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
Muffley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower 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: 1740 East Wood Street, Decatur, IL 62521
$33,000
2
1,344
12,160
$29,000
–
1
884
6,080
$25,000
2
864
6,098
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–
–
–
6,080
$50,000
–
–
–
6,600
–
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6,600

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