Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,936 sqft$57/sqft
656 S Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,662 sq ftLot Size
1928Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

    Sold By VIEWEG REAL ESTATE LLC

    • Listed by: Maria Allen 217.356.6100 mariaallenrealtor@gmail.com • KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
    Listing closed: 08/31/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10994368

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.3%

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    Property Information for 656 South Dennis Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,182 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / 1.5 Story
    • County: Macon County
    • Area: Out of Area West
    • Subdivision: UNIVERSITY PLACE 2ND ADD
    • Township: Decatur
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 4.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    • Zoning: R-1
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1928
    • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 61
    • Elementary School: Dennis Elementary
    • Jr High Middle School: Dennis Jr High
    • High School District: 61
    • High School: Macarthur High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 61
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Location and General Information
    • Country: US
    • Latitude: 39.835028
    • Longitude: -88.984197
    • Unparsed Address: 656 S Dennis Avenue
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
    • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
    • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1356
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Cooling: Yes
    • Fireplace: Yes
    • Heating: Yes
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Other
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Garage: Yes
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1936
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1936
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3292
    • Main Sq Ft: 1356
    • Upper Sq Ft: 580
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Sidewalks
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 107 X 54
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 5778.0
    • Stories Total: 1
    • Other Structures: Garage(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: Commuter Bus
    • South Coordinate: 656
    • West Coordinate: 1600
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 1936.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Building Area Total: 1936
    • Living Area Source: Public Records
    • LotSizeArea: 0.13
    • Lot Size Units: Acres
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1356
    • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 5
    • Document Date: 2021-02-12T01:54:16
    • Photos Count: 22
    Miscellaneous
    • Road Surface: Concrete
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 21X10
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X13
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X15
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Attic
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 14X18

    Property History for 656 South Dennis Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 31, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1472724363

    $110,000

    +1.1% / yr

    Aug 31, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #10994368

    $110,000
    Aug 31, 2021

    Sold

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207556

    $110,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/31/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1472724363

    $110,000

    +1.1% / yr

    08/31/2021

    Sold

    MRED #10994368

    $110,000
    08/31/2021

    Sold

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207556

    $110,000

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

    Public Records for 656 South Dennis Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$3,176Additions$41,334Total$44,510
    Tax Record2025$3,127 ($261 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size5,778 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-377-014

    Schools near 656 South Dennis 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

    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 656 South Dennis Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
    $110,000
    2
    1,936
    5,662
    $101,000
    5,200
    $160,000
    5,300
    7,850
    7,850
    7,850

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