2520 South Esther Avenue

Closed 8/10/26
Closed 8/10/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$144,900
3 beds1,980 sqft$73/sqft
2520 S Esther Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$73/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to Esther Ave! Just minutes E of Mt. Zion, this quaint 3 bed 2 bath ALL BRICK home is ready for it's next chapter! Main floor primary w/ en suite bathroom along with main level laundry make this a great buy for just about any would-be homeowner, whether it's your first house, 2nd rental property, or place to downsize too! 2 separate detached garages, one with extra storage or shop space. Established landscaping includes beautiful flower beds w/ perennials and berry bushes!Welcome to Esther Ave! Just minutes E of Mt. Zion, this quaint 3 bed 2 bath ALL BRICK home is ready for it's next chapter! Main floor primary w/ en suite bathroom along with main level laundry make this a great buy for just about any would-be homeowner, whether it's your first house, 2nd rental property, or place to downsize too! 2 separate detached garages, one with extra storage or shop space. Established landscaping includes beautiful flower beds w/ perennials and berry bushes!
  • Listed by: Louis Kappler 217.875.0555 louis@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 08/10/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6258964
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Property Information for 2520 South Esther Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,134 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Subdivision Name: Willow View Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: R002
  • Directions: E on Hwy36 out of Mt. Zion, S on Esther Ave, house is on the E side of the street.
  • Latitude: 39.811874
  • Longitude: -88.849476
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 09-13-27-403-001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,134.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
  • High School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Area: 0.43
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18841.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1980.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 844.0
  • Building Area Total: 1980.0
  • Living Area: 1980.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bathroom
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom

Property History for 2520 South Esther Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1946974418

$145,000—
Aug 10, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258964

$144,900—
Jul 16, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258964

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1946974418

$145,000
08/10/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258964

$144,900
07/16/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258964

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Public Records for 2520 South Esther Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,939Additions$39,366Total$44,305
Tax Record2025$1,134 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,816 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-27-403-001

Schools near 2520 South Esther Avenue

This home is within Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mcgaughey Elementary School
Public - PK to 1
Mt Zion Elementary School
Public - 2 to 3
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 6
Mt Zion Jr High School
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mcgaughey Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Mt Zion Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Mt Zion Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Mt Zion Jr High School
Public7 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: 2520 South Esther Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$144,900
3
1,980
18,730
2515 South Esther Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
–
–
3
1,292
45,738
2530 South Esther Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$122,000
–
2
1,624
24,893
2440 South Esther Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$197,500
–
1
1,736
43,158
2555 South Esther Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
–
–
2
2,184
41,085
6520 Gustin Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$15,000
–
1
980
21,204

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