Last Sold Price
3 beds1,456 sqft$53/sqft
544 S 21st St, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Same owners for the past 32 years. Lovely curb appeal! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is located near the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, Overlook Adventure Park, Lake Decatur, among several restaurants and other amenities. This home welcomes you to a front porch overlooking Lyons Park with neighborhood pavilion, swings and basketball court. This home has character! From the living room which features a fireplace with built ins and a pull down desk with cubbies to the den that offer natural light...Same owners for the past 32 years. Lovely curb appeal! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is located near the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, Overlook Adventure Park, Lake Decatur, among several restaurants and other amenities. This home welcomes you to a front porch overlooking Lyons Park with neighborhood pavilion, swings and basketball court. This home has character! From the living room which features a fireplace with built ins and a pull down desk with cubbies to the den that offer natural light and solid French doors. The den could be used for an office or an additional sitting area. The dining room provides extra seating and the slider doors open to the deck and fenced in backyard. Great area for grilling out. Bedrooms on upper level with laundry room for convenience. Original wood floors are believed to be under the carpet. This home also has two full baths, one master and one guest bathroom with a clawed stand alone tub. Vinyl siding and replacement windows installed around 2015. HVAC replaced in 2022. Wonderful home or investment property! Lower than rent and priced right! Pictures of rest of house are coming.... Call for a tour today!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/29/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nicole Pinkston • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
    P: (217)-450-8500 C: (217)-413-1426 npinkston@bhgservicefirst.com

Property Details for 544 South 21st Street

Status
MLS #
6246083
Days on Market
79
Taxes
$1,989 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Terrace Gardens Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 544 South 21st Street

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 544 South 21st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on 22nd street, turn west on Hendricks, turn northwest (right) on 21st street!
  • Latitude: 39.837725
  • Longitude: -88.928036
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-13-332-005
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,989.00
  • 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: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1456.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 364.0
  • Building Area Total: 1456.0
  • Living Area: 1456.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Floor Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Room Type: Den

Property History for 544 South 21st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549907278

$77,500
Jan 29, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6246083

$77,500
Jan 8, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6246083

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549907278

$77,500
01/29/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6246083

$77,500
01/08/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6246083

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Public Records for 544 South 21st Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,266Additions$19,969Total$22,235
Tax Record2025$2,075 ($173 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-13-332-005

Schools near 544 South 21st 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
Muffley 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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