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525 N Church St, Decatur, IL 62522
Mixed UseProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size

Description

An amazing investment opportunity located only 2 blocks from downtown Decatur, IL. This fantastic 3-story church property with basement has so much potential for a multitude of uses. Features include elevator service, stained glass windows, massive sanctuary, several large classrooms and multi-use rooms, office space, kitchen facilities. The property has several beautiful staircases throughout, A/V rooms in sanctuary balcony area as well as multiple fireplaces. 23-18ft, 3-14ft and 4-6ft pews as well...An amazing investment opportunity located only 2 blocks from downtown Decatur, IL. This fantastic 3-story church property with basement has so much potential for a multitude of uses. Features include elevator service, stained glass windows, massive sanctuary, several large classrooms and multi-use rooms, office space, kitchen facilities. The property has several beautiful staircases throughout, A/V rooms in sanctuary balcony area as well as multiple fireplaces. 23-18ft, 3-14ft and 4-6ft pews as well as many other wood fixtures remain. Located on the corner of El Dorado and Church St, the traffic count is fantastic. Property will need electrical/plumbing/repair work and is priced accordingly.

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate

    • Listed by: Amanda 309.242.2647 Amanda@TeamWycoff.com • Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
    Listing closed: 12/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10210841

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $38,000

    Decatur, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    Sold 06/30/26

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    Sold 02/18/25

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    Sold 03/12/26

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    Sold 11/20/24

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    $38,000

    Sold 09/12/25

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    Sold 04/10/25

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    Property Information for 525 North Church Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,249 / year
    • MLS Type: Commercial Sale
    • County: Macon County
    • Area: Decatur
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,089 SF
    General Information
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: B2
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Heat/Ventilation: Other,Gas
    • Num of Baths: 0.0
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Utilities: Water-Municipal, Sanitary Sewer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Lot Dimensions: 157X77
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Roof Type: Composition
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • Building Area Total: 17257
    • Other SqFt: 14403
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Other
    • Docks: None
    • Photos Count: 15
    • Relist: N
    Miscellaneous
    • Location: Corner
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Multi Family
    Income & Expenses
    • Other Expense: $.00

    Property History for 525 North Church Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 1, 2018

    Sold

    MRED #10210841

    $40,000—
    Oct 23, 2018

    Pending

    MRED #10210841

    —
    Jul 28, 2018

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10210841

    $75,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/01/2018

    Sold

    MRED #10210841

    $40,000
    10/23/2018

    Pending

    MRED #10210841

    —
    07/28/2018

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10210841

    $75,000

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

    Public Records for 525 North Church Street

    Taxable ValueLand$10,559Additions$35,363Total$45,922
    Tax Record2025$4,286 ($357 / month)
    Home Facts
    Stories2Lot Size12,089 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-229-016

    Schools near 525 North Church Street

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

    Macarthur High School
    Public9 to 12

    Garfield Montessori School
    PublicPK to 8

    Robertson Charter School
    CharterPK 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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