Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,950 sqft$13/sqft
724 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1895Year Built
$13/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you are one with a vision and ever wanted to dig in to restore an old victorian. This one is a Diamond in the rough. This home has so much character, for starters , a grand staircase with a floor to ceiling window as you head up the stairs. 3 bed 1 bath on upper level with large closets . A sunroom ,a covered porch, a patio in back yard and 2 car detached garage with a shared driveway. Located across from Historical James Millikin Homestead. Sold "As-Is"If you are one with a vision and ever wanted to dig in to restore an old victorian. This one is a Diamond in the rough. This home has so much character, for starters , a grand staircase with a floor to ceiling window as you head up the stairs. 3 bed 1 bath on upper level with large closets . A sunroom ,a covered porch, a patio in back yard and 2 car detached garage with a shared driveway. Located across from Historical James Millikin Homestead. Sold "As-Is"
  • Listed by: Tonya Feller 217.519.2540 tonya@viewegrealestate.com • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Listing closed: 04/18/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6247559

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$30,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

90.9%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Sold By Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors

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Property Information for 724 West Prairie Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,410 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Subdivision Name: Shepherds Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Head West on W. Main turn right on North Pine then right on W. Prairie
  • Latitude: 39.842533
  • Longitude: -88.965245
  • Township: Long Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-15-177-014
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,410.00
  • 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
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6000.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1950.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1128.0
  • Building Area Total: 1950.0
  • Living Area: 1950.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • 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: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Other
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Other Room, Sun Room

Property History for 724 West Prairie Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247559

$25,500
Apr 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557204599

$25,500

-7.6% / yr

Apr 12, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247559

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247559

$25,500
04/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557204599

$25,500

-7.6% / yr

04/12/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247559

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

Public Records for 724 West Prairie Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,777Additions$20,653Total$22,430
Tax Record2025$2,093 ($174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,256 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,256 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-177-014

Schools near 724 West Prairie 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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 724 West Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$25,500
3
1,950
6,098
3
1,414
10,500
Studio
2
1,950
$72,000
Studio
2
1,196
$70,000
Studio
2
1,133
$350,000
14,810

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