Last Sold Price
3 beds1,144 sqft$115/sqft
270 S Birks St, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

Harristown, conveniently located, small town with access to everything you want or need within a few miles. So crisp and clean, you don't have to do anything except move in. This home is simply oozing with charm and features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with many, many, many updates: I'm only going to name a few, but the list goes on and on. Front porch, floors throughout, Windows, Interior and exterior doors, Trim (baseboard), fixtures & faucets, soffit and fascia, some siding, back porch, New Refrigerator,...Harristown, conveniently located, small town with access to everything you want or need within a few miles. So crisp and clean, you don't have to do anything except move in. This home is simply oozing with charm and features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with many, many, many updates: I'm only going to name a few, but the list goes on and on. Front porch, floors throughout, Windows, Interior and exterior doors, Trim (baseboard), fixtures & faucets, soffit and fascia, some siding, back porch, New Refrigerator, vents, and more. The camera system will stay. The stove/oven is 7 years old, as well as the water heater and furnace. Air ducts cleaned 3 years ago. Roof is 13 years old. You don't want to miss this Gem. There are stakes on the north side of the lot showing approximate boundary lines. There are still a few items that need to be completed before closing. (shutters on front, soffit & fascia on the north side). Landscaping will be done soon. Fascia/Soffit, gutters & walk-way should be completed by April 19th pending weather
LISTING CLOSED: 05/21/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lorri Conn • Keller Williams Capital
    P: (217) 414-5663 C: (217) 414-5663 lorri.conn@yahoo.com

Property Details for 270 South Birks Street

Status
MLS #
CA1042699
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$1,581 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
1.03 AC / 44,866 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
None

Location

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Building Information for 270 South Birks Street

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size1.03 AC / 44,866 SF

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Property Information for 270 South Birks Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Decatur
  • County Or Parish: Macon
  • Directions: Harristown, On the west side of the town.
  • Latitude: 39.838792
  • Longitude: -89.082281
  • MLSArea Minor: Any Other Areas
  • Postal Code: 62522
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 061115154003
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,581
  • Tax Legal Description: Virginia 5th Add
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Sangamon Valley
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1144.0
  • Living Area: 1144.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Extra Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1.030
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Ameren IP Cityville
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1144.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 0.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 12.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.4
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 9.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.2
Room 9
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 24.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.1
Room 10
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 12.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 11
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 270 South Birks Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2026

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1042699

$132,000
May 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940732634

$132,000
May 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939046061

$132,000

+18.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2026

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1042699

$132,000
05/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940732634

$132,000
05/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939046061

$132,000

+18.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 270 South Birks Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,644Additions$14,723Total$20,367
Tax Record2025$1,626 ($135 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtStories1Lot Size44,867 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN06-11-15-154-003

Schools near 270 South Birks Street

This home is within Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sangamon Valley Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

Sangamon Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sangamon Valley High School
Public9 to 12

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: 270 South Birks Street, Decatur, IL 62522
$132,000
3
1,144
44,866
$12,000
3
1,596
39,204
1
1,300
61,855
1
1,344
53,143
1
1,200
44,867
1
920
89,734

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