255 North 27th Street

Closed 7/10/26
Closed 7/10/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$32,000
3 beds1,560 sqft$21/sqft
255 N 27th St, Decatur, IL 62521
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$21/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Attention Investors: This traditional 3 bedroom with BIG detached 2.5 garage offers opportunity! Standing proud on a large double lot on the edge of the neighborhood, the striped-design on the brick exterior, original hardwood floors, built-ins and unique moldings tell a story about this home! Updates include electrical main panel and plumbing in 2020. Repairs to drywall, including the kitchen ceiling are needed but this house is a great candidate for someone handy to make it whole again. Note the...Attention Investors: This traditional 3 bedroom with BIG detached 2.5 garage offers opportunity! Standing proud on a large double lot on the edge of the neighborhood, the striped-design on the brick exterior, original hardwood floors, built-ins and unique moldings tell a story about this home! Updates include electrical main panel and plumbing in 2020. Repairs to drywall, including the kitchen ceiling are needed but this house is a great candidate for someone handy to make it whole again. Note the lot includes parcel 04-13-18-151-017.
  • Listed by: Tasha Cohen 217.201.2610 tashasellshouses@yahoo.com • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Listing closed: 07/10/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6259235
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Property Information for 255 North 27th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,530 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: Eastlake Sub
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C003
  • Directions: US 36 to north on N 27th or E William to N 27th
  • Latitude: 39.844571
  • Longitude: -88.91494
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-13-18-151-018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,530.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Area: 0.42
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200X100
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18295.0
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1560.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 780.0
  • Building Area Total: 1560.0
  • Living Area: 1560.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 16.0x6.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Width: 6.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 23.0
  • Length: 23.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 8.0x6.0
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 6.0
Room 7
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Dimensions: 8.0x6.0
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Width: 6.0

Property History for 255 North 27th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259235

$32,000—
Jul 1, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259235

—
Jun 22, 2026

Price Change

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259235

$39,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259235

$32,000
07/01/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259235

—
06/22/2026

Price Change

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259235

$39,900

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

Public Records for 255 North 27th Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,949Additions$14,442Total$16,391
Tax Record2025$1,530 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt780 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt780 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-13-18-151-018

Schools near 255 North 27th Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Eisenhower High School
Public - 9 to 12
Garfield Montessori School
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

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