Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,200 sqft$39/sqft
523 S Fairview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,356 sq ftLot Size
1928Year Built
$39/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Awesome fixer upper with a brand new roof and brand new central air plus furnace! It needs a little bit of TLC paint and flooring would go a long way in this home.. Very solid home. This home also has a security system. This home also has a security system :)Awesome fixer upper with a brand new roof and brand new central air plus furnace! It needs a little bit of TLC paint and flooring would go a long way in this home.. Very solid home. This home also has a security system. This home also has a security system :)
  • Listed by: Angela Castelli 217.454.8235 angelacastelli@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 10/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6254898

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Property Information for 523 South Fairview Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $500 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Fairview. Turn into the alley. Easier.
  • Latitude: 39.836477
  • Longitude: -88.977508
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-408-017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $500.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4400.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1000.0
  • Building Area Total: 1200.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 523 South Fairview Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926945732

$46,500

+1992.1% / yr

Oct 2, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254898

$46,250
Sep 4, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254898

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926945732

$46,500

+1992.1% / yr

10/02/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254898

$46,250
09/04/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254898

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Public Records for 523 South Fairview Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,419Additions$11,057Total$13,476
Tax Record2025$1,258 ($105 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size4,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-408-017

Schools near 523 South Fairview Avenue

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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

Johns Hill Magnet School
PublicK to 8

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