720 East Decatur Street

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$29,897

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3 beds1 bath1,344 sqft

720 E Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62521

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.09 acresLot Size

1926Year Built

$22/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Investors check this out! Home has been completely gutted and is ready for you to finish. Newer roof, windows, wiring, water heater & front door. Needs plumbing, furnace & ductwork for hvac. Extra lot on side - 740 e decatur (parcel 04-12-14-330-025.) Room measurements are not accurate or defined as the house is gutted. Being sold "as is."Investors check this out! Home has been completely gutted and is ready for you to finish. Newer roof, windows, wiring, water heater & front door. Needs plumbing, furnace & ductwork for hvac. Extra lot on side - 740 e decatur (parcel 04-12-14-330-025.) Room measurements are not accurate or defined as the house is gutted. Being sold "as is."

95 days on Market

Last updated: 07/20/2026 02:44 PM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6259822

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

$43

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Property Information for 720 East Decatur Street

Property Details

Taxes: $516 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision Name: Wm Martins 2nd Add
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RES

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1926
Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: south on MLK to East on Decatur
Latitude: 39.836794

Longitude: -88.947185

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-14-330-024
Tax Annual Amount: $516.00

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: 0.09
Lot Size Area: 0.09

Lot Size Square Feet: 3750.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1344.0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 672.0

Building Area Total: 1344.0
Living Area: 1344.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Levels: Two

Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Water Heater
Basement: Unfinished, Full

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Other
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Other
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Room 2

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Room 3

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Room 4

Type: Bathroom
Level: Lower

Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Room 5

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Property History for 720 East Decatur Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 20, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259822	$29,897	—
Sep 6, 2024	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243562	$19,000	—
Sep 6, 2024	Sold MRED #12097724	$19,000	—
Aug 26, 2024	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243562	—	—
Aug 25, 2024	Pending MRED #12097724	—	—
Jun 28, 2024	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243562	$29,900	—
Jun 28, 2024	Listed (Active) MRED #12097724	$29,900	—
Nov 30, 2002	Expired MRED #11559382	$20,900	—
Dec 31, 2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11559382	$25,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/20/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259822	$29,897
09/06/2024	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243562	$19,000
09/06/2024	Sold MRED #12097724	$19,000
08/26/2024	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243562	—
08/25/2024	Pending MRED #12097724	—
06/28/2024	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243562	$29,900
06/28/2024	Listed (Active) MRED #12097724	$29,900
11/30/2002	Expired MRED #11559382	$20,900
12/31/2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11559382	$25,000

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

Public Records for 720 East Decatur Street

Taxable Value

Land

$443

Additions

$5,278

Total$5,721

Tax Record

2025

$534 ($44 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Lot Size

3,800 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Zoning

MUNICIPAL

County

MACON

APN

04-12-14-330-024

Schools near 720 East Decatur Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	South Shores Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.8 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	3.4 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	1.9 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	3.5 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.4 mi
NR	St Patrick School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	South Shores Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.8 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	3.4 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	1.9 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	3.5 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.4 mi
NR	St Patrick School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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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More information about 720 East Decatur Street, Decatur, IL 62521

720 East Decatur Street is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62521. This property was listed for sale on July 20, 2026 by RE/MAX Executives Plus, it's currently listed at $29,897. It has been on the market for a total of 95 days and was last sold on September 6, 2024. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include South Shores Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School and Eisenhower High School. 720 East Decatur Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,344 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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