Last Sold Price
2 beds1,675 sqft$37/sqft
494 S Crea St, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

This well-maintained two-story home features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, conveniently located near downtown Decatur. Owned by the same owner since 1992, the property has been thoughtfully cared for over the years with several major updates, including central air installed in 2023, a roof approximately 6 years old, leaf guard gutters, and a furnace less than 10 years old. The home also includes a Generac generator that has been professionally serviced every 3 months for added peace of mind.This well-maintained two-story home features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, conveniently located near downtown Decatur. Owned by the same owner since 1992, the property has been thoughtfully cared for over the years with several major updates, including central air installed in 2023, a roof approximately 6 years old, leaf guard gutters, and a furnace less than 10 years old. The home also includes a Generac generator that has been professionally serviced every 3 months for added peace of mind.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/16/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tony Piraino • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217) 972-2867 C: (217) 972-2867 tony@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 494 South Crea Street

Status
MLS #
6257900
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$408 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
F Mattes Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 494 South Crea Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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Property Information for 494 South Crea Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C014
  • Latitude: 39.836837
  • Longitude: -88.966254
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-15-329-008
  • Tax Annual Amount: $408.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
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: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3302.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1675.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 784.0
  • Building Area Total: 1675.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt, 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: Cooktop, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom

Property History for 494 South Crea Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257900

$62,500
Jun 13, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943367871

$62,500
May 14, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257900

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257900

$62,500
06/13/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943367871

$62,500
05/14/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257900

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

Public Records for 494 South Crea Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,181Additions$15,143Total$16,324
Tax Record2025$497 ($41 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt784 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt784 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-329-008

Schools near 494 South Crea Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

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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