Last Sold Price
2 beds895 sqft$63/sqft
540 E Pierson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Description

Entering as FSBO for reporting purposes only.Entering as FSBO for reporting purposes only.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/06/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Unrepesented Buyer or Seller • Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
    P: (217) 428-4321 Billing@CIBRMLS.com

Property Details for 540 East Pierson Avenue

Status
MLS #
6257055
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$1,021 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1944
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$54,500

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Decatur, IL

9 comparable properties found

a front view of a house with a yard
1/5
1

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Sold 03/19/25

2
Bedrooms
832
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$62,000 | 1920 North Edward Street, Decatur, IL 62526
1/20
2

$62,000

Sold 01/16/25

2
Bedrooms
964
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$52,000 | 1920 North Gebhart Court, Decatur, IL 62526
1/19
3

$52,000

Sold 02/12/26

2
Bedrooms
873
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$64,500 | 67 Maple Court, Decatur, IL 62526
1/18
4

$64,500

Sold 05/27/26

2
Bedrooms
952
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
5

$48,000

Sold 10/25/24

2
Bedrooms
944
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house having yard
6

$62,500

Sold 10/04/24

2
Bedrooms
871
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$47,000 | 1781 East Division Street, Decatur, IL 62526
1/16
7

$47,000

Sold 06/30/25

2
Bedrooms
840
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$47,850 | 1570 North Walnut Grove Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
1/2
8

$47,850

Sold 05/14/25

2
Bedrooms
775
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$54,500 | 1505 North Ellen Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
1/18
9

$54,500

Sold 05/12/25

2
Bedrooms
876
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 540 East Pierson Avenue

Stories1Year Built1944Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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Property Information for 540 East Pierson Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Entering as FSBO for reporting purposes only.
  • Latitude: 39.866931
  • Longitude: -88.950485
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-02-308-016
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,021.00
  • 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
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7140.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 895.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 700.0
  • Building Area Total: 895.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished, 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, Floor Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 540 East Pierson Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257055

$56,500
Feb 6, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257055

Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257055

$56,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257055

$56,500
02/06/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257055

02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257055

$56,500

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

Public Records for 540 East Pierson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,972Additions$8,341Total$11,313
Tax Record2025$1,056 ($88 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt895 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt895 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,140 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1944ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-02-308-016

Schools near 540 East Pierson Avenue

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
Parsons Accelerated School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower High School
Public9 to 12

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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Unavailable
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Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 540 East Pierson Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
$56,500
2
895
6,969
$50,000
1.5
895
5,950
1
895
5,950
$650,000
1
920
5,950
1
1,161
5,950
$425,000
1
1,012
5,950

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