Last Sold Price
2 beds938 sqft$32/sqft
1961 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Such space; house, yard and workshop-garage. 2 bedrooms; one of them larger than most. Replacement windows. Cozy, glassed front porch. Nice, deep, fenced lot, goes way beyond what you can see from updated driveway. House is clean, and so is the huge workshop-garage with work bench and electricity. You also have a 10x8 shed. This place might surprise you! Selling as isSuch space; house, yard and workshop-garage. 2 bedrooms; one of them larger than most. Replacement windows. Cozy, glassed front porch. Nice, deep, fenced lot, goes way beyond what you can see from updated driveway. House is clean, and so is the huge workshop-garage with work bench and electricity. You also have a 10x8 shed. This place might surprise you! Selling as is
LISTING CLOSED: 11/28/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Birgitta Bloomer • Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors
    P: 2013655 C: (217) 201-3655 bb@lylecampbell.com

Property Details for 1961 East Prairie Avenue

Status
MLS #
6229435
Days on Market
43
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / 1 Story
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$31,000

Avg days on market

4

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 1961 East Prairie Avenue

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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Property Information for 1961 East Prairie Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Eldorado to S on 22nd St to E Prairie
  • Latitude: 39.843025
  • Longitude: -88.930414
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-13-179-008
  • Tax Year: 2022
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Eisenhower
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • 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 Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 132x40
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5280.0
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 938.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 900.0
  • Building Area Total: 938.0
  • Living Area: 938.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Other
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop, Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Glass Enclosed
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 5

Property History for 1961 East Prairie Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6229435

$30,000
Nov 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522821376

$30,000
Nov 4, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11892810

$36,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6229435

$30,000
11/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522821376

$30,000
11/04/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11892810

$36,900

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

Public Records for 1961 East Prairie Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$707Additions$7,638Total$8,345
Tax Record2025$779 ($65 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,280 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-13-179-008

Schools near 1961 East Prairie 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
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Michael E Baum 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: 1961 East Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$30,000
2
938
5,227
5,280
$4,500
5,280
5,280
2,540
$9,000
6,080

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