Last Sold Price
3 beds1,176 sqft$55/sqft
1831 E Clay St, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom with basement offers a budget-friendly space that can be a great starter home or investment opportunity. While located in a more affordable part of town, this property provides the basics for anyone looking for a place to call home without breaking the bank. Laundry facilities located on the same level as the living space for added convenience. This home has a newer a/c and water heater and carpet no appliances included. Selling "As Is".This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom with basement offers a budget-friendly space that can be a great starter home or investment opportunity. While located in a more affordable part of town, this property provides the basics for anyone looking for a place to call home without breaking the bank. Laundry facilities located on the same level as the living space for added convenience. This home has a newer a/c and water heater and carpet no appliances included. Selling "As Is".
LISTING CLOSED: 04/10/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tasha Heacock • Mtz Realty Services
    P: (217) 329-4896 tasha.mtzrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 1831 East Clay Street

Status
MLS #
6250840
Days on Market
2
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$65,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

89.6%

Decatur, IL

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Square Feet
0.17
Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$80,000 | 1605 East Clay Street, Decatur, IL 62521
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$80,000 | 1952 Florida Court, Decatur, IL 62521
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$56,900 | 419 East Peoria Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
1/10
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Bedrooms
1,116
Square Feet
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Acres
$65,000 | 3470 East Division Street, Decatur, IL 62526
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Bedrooms
1,250
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$70,000 | 1075 West Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By Glenda Williamson Realty

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Building Information for 1831 East Clay Street

Stories1Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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Property Information for 1831 East Clay Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown Decatur: Head east on E Main St toward S Franklin St. Turn left onto S 19th St and continue for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto E Clay St. Continue for about 0.5 miles; 1831 E Clay St will be on your left. From I-72 Eastbound: Take exit 144 for US-51 S toward Decatur. Merge onto US-51 S and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto E Clay St. Continue for about 0.5 miles; 1831 E Clay St will be on your right. From I-72 Westbound: Take exit 145A-145B for US-51 S toward Decatur. Merge onto US-51 S and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto E Clay St. Continue for about 0.5 miles; 1831 E Clay St will be on your right.
  • Latitude: 39.839567
  • Longitude: -88.931612
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-13-305-017
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40x172
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6880.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1176.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 845.0
  • Building Area Total: 1176.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • 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
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 5

Property History for 1831 East Clay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556673646

$64,500
Apr 10, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250840

$64,500
Mar 26, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250840

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556673646

$64,500
04/10/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250840

$64,500
03/26/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250840

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

Public Records for 1831 East Clay Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,666Additions$7,749Total$9,415
Tax Record2025$879 ($73 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-13-305-017

Schools near 1831 East Clay 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: 1831 East Clay Street, Decatur, IL 62521
$64,500
3
1,176
6,969
6,880
6,880
6,970
$35,000
3,499
$17,500
3
1,092
8,276

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