Last Sold Price
2 beds1,512 sqft$44/sqft
505 S 23rd St, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Adorable maintenance free home. Walking distance to Nelson Park, lake, water park, Devon theatre and more. Many recent updates include, plumbing, electrical, some flooring, drywall, paint, updated bath, kitchen and new stove and refrigerator and gutters. Unheated bonus room 19 x 13 between house and attached garage has vaulted ceiling and currently was used as a workshop, but has unlimited possibilities. 1 car attached garage and large corner lot. Not vacant.Adorable maintenance free home. Walking distance to Nelson Park, lake, water park, Devon theatre and more. Many recent updates include, plumbing, electrical, some flooring, drywall, paint, updated bath, kitchen and new stove and refrigerator and gutters. Unheated bonus room 19 x 13 between house and attached garage has vaulted ceiling and currently was used as a workshop, but has unlimited possibilities. 1 car attached garage and large corner lot. Not vacant.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/05/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sandy McReynolds • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
    P: (217) 201-5306 sandymc@aol.com

Property Details for 505 South 23rd Street

Status
MLS #
6251669
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$730 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Nelson Park Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$62,500

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Decatur, IL

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Location

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Building Information for 505 South 23rd Street

Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 505 South 23rd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East on Wood St to south on 23rd St.
  • Latitude: 39.838516
  • Longitude: -88.924196
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-13-414-006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $730.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Eisenhower
  • 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
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6250.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 756.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 756.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 756.0
  • Building Area Total: 1512.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
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, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 5

Property History for 505 South 23rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1902943247

$67,000

+172.1% / yr

Jun 5, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251669

$67,000
Apr 26, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251669

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1902943247

$67,000

+172.1% / yr

06/05/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251669

$67,000
04/26/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251669

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

Public Records for 505 South 23rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,564Additions$5,592Total$8,156
Tax Record2025$411 ($34 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-13-414-006

Schools near 505 South 23rd Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 505 South 23rd Street, Decatur, IL 62521
$67,000
2
1,512
6,098
$25,000
6,250
6,250
6,250
$10,000
6,250
$20,000
6,250

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