Last Sold Price
1 bed1,032 sqft$50/sqft
709 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL 62656

Description

JUST LISTED-- 709 Decatur Street, Lincoln is going to be a great opportunity for someone! First time home buyers, real estate investors, downsizing, and on! This tidy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,032 sq ft home is priced to sell at $49,900! Here's your chance to own for less than the cost of rent! Inside you'll find a decent sized front living room, small bath, additional playroom/living space, an updated eat-in kitchen, informal dining, and large rear bedroom (no closet). In years past, the second bedroom...JUST LISTED-- 709 Decatur Street, Lincoln is going to be a great opportunity for someone! First time home buyers, real estate investors, downsizing, and on! This tidy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,032 sq ft home is priced to sell at $49,900! Here's your chance to own for less than the cost of rent! Inside you'll find a decent sized front living room, small bath, additional playroom/living space, an updated eat-in kitchen, informal dining, and large rear bedroom (no closet). In years past, the second bedroom was converted into the current laundry room, and with the current price, there's room for you to tweak this home to suit your needs! At the back of the property--off the alley, you'll find a nice detached 2 car garage with vinyl siding, built in 2008. The roof was replaced in 2020, newer water heater, and more! Call your real estate agent to see 709 Decatur Street, Lincoln!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/14/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Andrew Meister • Keller Williams Capital
    P: (217) 306-6443 C: (217) 306-6443 Andy@Meisterhomes.com

Property Details for 709 Decatur Street

Status
MLS #
CA1037037
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$1,540 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1872
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$50,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

Lincoln, IL

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$50,000 | 213 5th Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
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$45,000 | 619 North Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
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Square Feet
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a front view of a house with a garden
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Location

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Building Information for 709 Decatur Street

Stories-Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

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Property Information for 709 Decatur Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Lincoln
  • County Or Parish: Logan
  • Directions: Located on Decatur Street in Lincoln, between S Sheridan and S Butler Streets.
  • Latitude: 40.14117
  • Longitude: -89.361093
  • MLSArea Minor: Lincoln
  • Postal Code: 62656
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 08-255-299-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,540
  • Tax Legal Description: 8-2289 LOT 6 BLOCK 30 LATHAM & GILLETT'S ADDN TO LINCOLN
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Lincoln Comm District #404
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Alley Access
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1032.0
  • Living Area: 1032.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40x150
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1872
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: AMEREN
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Aluminum Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1032.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 8.9
Room 7
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.3
Room 8
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 7.3
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.4
Room 10
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 9.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 7.6
Room 11
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 709 Decatur Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906808291

$52,000

+11.6% / yr

Jul 14, 2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037037

$52,000
Jun 14, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037037

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906808291

$52,000

+11.6% / yr

07/14/2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037037

$52,000
06/14/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037037

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

Public Records for 709 Decatur Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,290Additions$12,690Total$17,980
Tax Record2025$1,608 ($134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLOGANAPN08-255-299-00

Schools near 709 Decatur Street

This home is within Lincoln Chsd 404 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Washington-Monroe Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln Community High School
Public9 to 12

Carroll Catholic School
PrivatePK 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: 709 Decatur Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
$52,000
1
1,032
6,000
$19,000
1
1,010
6,098
$127,500
3
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