Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,750 sqft
278 Decatur St, Aurora, IN 47001
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$26/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

New price: $69,500! Known as: Aurora Bend Light House. Scenic Ohio River Views & across from Lesko Park! This 2 Unit Multi-Family offers 1 BR, 1 Bath in each unit. Unit 1 was formerly set up as an Appraisal Office. No Appliances. Unit 2 Upstairs has been updated & includes the Refrigerator & Range. Ideal for Rental Income or Restore this unique treasure! Stone Wall to the front and grassy rear yard. Ceiling Fans. Built-Ins. Unit 1: Kitchen: 18 x 10, Living Rm: 16 x 15, BR 15 x 13 & Bath: 14 x 7....New price: $69,500! Known as: Aurora Bend Light House. Scenic Ohio River Views & across from Lesko Park! This 2 Unit Multi-Family offers 1 BR, 1 Bath in each unit. Unit 1 was formerly set up as an Appraisal Office. No Appliances. Unit 2 Upstairs has been updated & includes the Refrigerator & Range. Ideal for Rental Income or Restore this unique treasure! Stone Wall to the front and grassy rear yard. Ceiling Fans. Built-Ins. Unit 1: Kitchen: 18 x 10, Living Rm: 16 x 15, BR 15 x 13 & Bath: 14 x 7. Unit 2: BR 19 x 14, Living Rm 12 x 9 & Bath 10 x 6.
  • Listed by: Pamela Ginder • RE/MAX Advantage 1
  • Listed by: Mark Ginder • RE/MAX Advantage 1
Listing closed: 03/11/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Southeastern Indiana Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 192674

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Median sold price

$46,200

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 278 Decatur Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,754 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi Family / Multi Fam 2-4 units
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Directions: Aurora, SR 56 along the Ohio River to 278 Decatur St. Across the road from the Lesko Park. Sign On.
  • View: Park, River
  • Water Frontage: 0.0
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,187 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County: Dearborn
  • City: Aurora
  • State: IN
  • ZIP: 47001
  • Access: City Street, Paved Road, State Highway
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • Township: Center
Taxes and HOA
  • Other Tax Parcel ID: 003-000155-00
  • Semi-Annual Taxes: 877
  • Tax Abatement: No
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Taxes(annual): $1,754.00
  • Parcel ID: 15-07-32-404-039.000-003
  • HOA Yes/No: No
  • Maintenance: 0.0
School Information
  • School District: South Dearborn
  • School Name 1: Aurora Elementary
  • School Name 2: South Dearborn High
  • School Type 1: Elementary School
  • School Type 2: High School
Parking
  • Garage Dimensions: na
  • Garage Door Height: na
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Garage: None
  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Easements: Public Record
  • Parking: Onstreet
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.165
  • Above Grade Fin SF: 1750.0
  • Acreage Leased: No
  • Other Acres: 0.0
  • Tillable Acres: 0.0
  • Pastured Acres: 0.0
  • Wooded Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 62 x 160
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Square Footage: 7187.0
  • Square Footage: 1750.0
  • Price Per Acre: $.00
  • Price Per Square Foot: $.00
  • Total Basement SF: 0.0
  • Total Finished SF: 1750.0
  • Efficiency Rent: $.00
  • Efficiency Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Efficiency Units: 0
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Below Grade Fin SF: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Subtype 1: Multi Fam 2-4 units
  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed and subject to change.
  • Picture Count: 32
  • Road Frontage: 62.0
  • Special Financing: No
  • Financing: Conventional
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Topography Desc: Level to Hilly in rear
  • Topography: Sloped
  • Property Description: Duplex
  • Auction: No
  • Age: 0
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Architecture: Shotgun
  • Buildings: 1
  • Type of Home: Stick Built
  • FIPS Code: 29
  • MfgHomesAllowed Y/N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Ownership: Consumer
  • Through Payable Year: 0.0
  • LEED Home: No
  • Road Surface: Paved
  • Special Assessment: 0
  • Documents Available: Aerial Photo
  • Special Listing Cond: None
  • Pending Contingency: Set to close
  • HERS Rating (RESNET): 0.0
  • Degree Complete: Existing Structure
  • Historical Dist Y/N: No
  • Validated: Yes
  • Vacancy: 0.0
Green Features
  • Green Certification: No
  • Energy/GreenFeatures: No
Utilities
  • Separate Electric: Yes
  • Separate Gas: Yes
  • Gas and Electric: 1145.0
  • Gas Y/N: Yes
  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Waterfront Y/N: No
  • Water Source: Public
  • Separate Water/Sewer: Yes
  • Water and Sewer: 395.0
  • Waste Removal: 125.0
  • Pond/Lake Y/N: No
  • Public Transportn: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Outside Features: Patio, Porch
  • PUD Y/N: No
  • Out Bldg 1 Desc: none
  • OutBldg 1 Dimensions: na
  • Out Bldg 2 Desc: na
  • OutBldg 2 Dimensions: na
  • Out Bldg 3 Desc: na
  • OutBldg 3 Dimensions: na
  • Out Bldg 4 Desc: na
  • OutBldg 4 Dimensions: na
  • Out Bldg 5 Desc: na
  • OutBldg 5 Dimensions: na
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Cellar
  • Basement Y/N: Yes
  • Water Heating: Electric
  • Appliance Include: Upstairs: Refrigerator & Range
  • Unfinished Bsmnt SF: 0.0
  • Interior Walls: Drywall
  • Separate Air Condi: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Windows: Double Hung, Vinyl
  • Separate Furnace: Yes
Room Information
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms Information
  • Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Type: None
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Total Units: 2
  • 1-Bedroom Rent: $.00
  • 1-Bedroom Sq Ft: 1750.0
  • 1-Bedroom Units: 2
  • 2-Bedroom Rent: $.00
  • 2-Bedroom Sq Ft: 0.0
  • 2-Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3+ Bedroom Rent: $.00
  • 3+ Bedroom Sq Ft: 0.0
  • 3+ Bedroom Units: 0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 1
  • Unit 1 Part Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 3
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Assigned Prkg: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 1
  • Unit 2 Part Bath: 0
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 2
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Assigned Prkg: 1
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Part Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Assigned Prkg: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Bath: 0
  • Unit 4 Part Bath: 0
  • Unit 4 Rooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Assigned Prkg: 0
Income & Expenses Information
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Net Operating Income: $0
  • Gross Income: $0
  • Insurance: $.00
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Lease Information: na
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Property History for 278 Decatur Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512043681

$45,250—
Mar 11, 2021

Sold

Southeastern Indiana Board of REALTORS #192674

$45,250—
Mar 9, 2021

Pending

Southeastern Indiana Board of REALTORS #192674

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512043681

$45,250
03/11/2021

Sold

Southeastern Indiana Board of REALTORS #192674

$45,250
03/09/2021

Pending

Southeastern Indiana Board of REALTORS #192674

—

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

Public Records for 278 Decatur Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,100Additions$120,700Total$135,800
Tax Record2025$2,716 ($226 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,754 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,754 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt219 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,187 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountyDEARBORNAPN15-07-32-404-039.000-003

Schools near 278 Decatur Street

This home is within South Dearborn Com School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Aurora Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

South Dearborn Middle School
Public7 to 8

South Dearborn High School
Public9 to 12

St Mary Elementary School
PrivatePK 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: 278 Decatur Street, Aurora, IN 47001
$45,250
2
–
1,750
7,187
–
3
1
1,568
9,044
–
–
–
4,752
13,809
–
–
–
4,752
13,460
$71,000
3
1,600
5,662
$15,000
–
–
–
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