Last Sold Price
2 beds988 sqft$6/sqft
842 W Elm St, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

Come and check out this bungalow. It offers a separate living room and dining room with built-in cabinets. With some repairs and updates, home has lots of potential to be a great income property.Come and check out this bungalow. It offers a separate living room and dining room with built-in cabinets. With some repairs and updates, home has lots of potential to be a great income property.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/13/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Stephanie Do • Do Realty Services, Inc.
    P: (217) 391-3636 C: (217) 306-3636 bpo@dorealty.net

Property Details for 842 West Elm Street

Status
MLS #
CA103337
Days on Market
81
Taxes
$1,146 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / 1 Story
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,100 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Stories Total
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$25,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

74.7%

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Location

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Building Information for 842 West Elm Street

Stories1Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,100 SF

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Property Information for 842 West Elm Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Decatur
  • County Or Parish: Macon
  • Directions: From US-36 E (Eldorado Street) turn left at N Van Dyke Street, go .4 mile t
  • Latitude: 39.851855
  • Longitude: -88.967052
  • MLSArea Minor: Decatur
  • Postal Code: 62522
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Township: Long Creek
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 041210328019
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,146
  • Tax Legal Description: EBERT PLACE LOT 5 BLOCK 1 04BK3487/992
  • Tax Year: 2009
School Information
  • High School: Other
Parking
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 988.0
  • Living Area: 988.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Other
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85X60
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1923
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utility Company: Cityville,Other-See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: Full, Block, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Heating: Gas, Gravity, No Cooling
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 988.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area: 988.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 3
  • Room Length: 9.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 842 West Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2010

Sold

MRED #11579744

$6,387
Sep 13, 2010

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA103337

$6,387
Sep 1, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117229755

$6,500

-34.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2010

Sold

MRED #11579744

$6,387
09/13/2010

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA103337

$6,387
09/01/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117229755

$6,500

-34.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 842 West Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$474Additions$6,971Total$7,445
Tax Record2025$695 ($58 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt988 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-10-328-019

Schools near 842 West Elm 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
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

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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