Last Sold Price
3 beds820 sqft$66/sqft
1765 S Fairview Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Great opportunity on a half acre lot just south of Southside Drive. This home needs a little fresh paint and flooring and it could be the perfect home for a starter! There are a few vinyl replacement windows, a charming patio/breezeway and a full basement. Bath has been updated. House is on well and septic with hook up at the street.Great opportunity on a half acre lot just south of Southside Drive. This home needs a little fresh paint and flooring and it could be the perfect home for a starter! There are a few vinyl replacement windows, a charming patio/breezeway and a full basement. Bath has been updated. House is on well and septic with hook up at the street.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/02/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Sexton • Brinkoetter, Realtors
    P: (217) 875-0555 msexton@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 1765 South Fairview Avenue

Status
MLS #
6229935
Days on Market
201
Taxes
$1,926 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / 1 Story
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Sesom Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
MUN

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$60,000

Avg days on market

6

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Decatur, IL

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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$64,000 | 332 West Imboden Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
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Acres
$58,000 | 16 Carroll Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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$65,000 | 16 Higdon Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
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Bedrooms
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a front view of a house with a garden
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Bedrooms
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a front view of a house with garden
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Sold 10/21/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$62,500 | 1540 East Buena Vista Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
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Sold 04/04/25

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Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
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a house view with a garden space
1/2
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Sold 10/07/25

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Location

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Building Information for 1765 South Fairview Avenue

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF

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Property Information for 1765 South Fairview Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 51 S to Southside to S 48 to left at S Fairview.
  • Latitude: 39.821701
  • Longitude: -88.977481
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-21-452-007
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,926.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
School Information
  • 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
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22216.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 820.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 820.0
  • Building Area Total: 820.0
  • Living Area: 820.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Total Rooms: 5

Property History for 1765 South Fairview Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882938727

$54,000

-0.7% / yr

Jun 2, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6229935

$54,000
Dec 22, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11917335

$59,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882938727

$54,000

-0.7% / yr

06/02/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6229935

$54,000
12/22/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11917335

$59,900

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

Public Records for 1765 South Fairview Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,482Additions$16,850Total$23,332
Tax Record2025$2,177 ($181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-21-452-007

Schools near 1765 South Fairview Avenue

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: 1765 South Fairview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$54,000
3
820
22,215
24,320
$52,000
$80,000
21,344
23,544

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