852 Jefferson Drive

Closed 6/12/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$190,000

3 beds2 baths1,536 sqft

852 Jefferson Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.3 acresLot Size

1979Year Built

$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Superbly well kept east side ranch. Present owners have loved this home for the last 26 and a half years. Great location with a huge fenced double lot 200ft x 65 ft. Close proximity to shopping and dining locations. Open concept kitchen, living and dining room combined. An enclosed 16 x 14, 3 season back porch, composite deck and generator along with professional landscaping are right outside. The many improvements include furnace 2012, water heater, slider door, kitchen window, deck 2021. Fenced...Superbly well kept east side ranch. Present owners have loved this home for the last 26 and a half years. Great location with a huge fenced double lot 200ft x 65 ft. Close proximity to shopping and dining locations. Open concept kitchen, living and dining room combined. An enclosed 16 x 14, 3 season back porch, composite deck and generator along with professional landscaping are right outside. The many improvements include furnace 2012, water heater, slider door, kitchen window, deck 2021. Fenced yard 2023. roof, vinyl siding, painting, landscaped 2025. microwave, garage ceiling, ceiling fan in bedroom 2026. Home had a whole house inspection 03/18/2026.

Listed by: Robert Sparks 217.201.0235 bsparky1956@gmail.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing closed: 06/12/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6257292

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Property Information for 852 Jefferson Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $4,345 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Ranch
Subdivision Name: Thomas Jefferson Estates
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RES

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1979
Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Airport road to Cantrell St, West to Jefferson Dr.
Latitude: 39.833958

Longitude: -88.880201

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 09-13-20-228-003
Tax Annual Amount: $4,345.00

Tax Year: 2025

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: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

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Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Area: 0.3

Lot Size Dimensions: 65x200
Lot Size Square Feet: 13000.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1536.0
Building Area Total: 1536.0

Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Other Structures: Shed(s)
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Levels: One
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1

Farm Information

Other Equipment: Generator

Utilities

Electric: Generator
Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Screened

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump

Has Basement: No
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Main Level
Total Rooms: 7

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Bathroom
Level: Main

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

Room 2

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

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

Room 3

Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.0x10.0

Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Room 4

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

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

Room 5

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

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

Room 6

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

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

Room 7

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

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

Room 8

Type: Laundry
Level: Main

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

Room 9

Type: Bathroom
Level: Main

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

Room 10

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

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

Property History for 852 Jefferson Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 12, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1943367920	$190,000	—
Jun 12, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292	$190,000	—
May 27, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292		—
May 15, 2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292		—
Mar 19, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292	$194,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/12/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1943367920	$190,000
06/12/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292	$190,000
05/27/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292	—
05/15/2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292	—
03/19/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257292	$194,500

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

Public Records for 852 Jefferson Drive

Taxable ValueLand$10,118Additions$44,400Total$54,518

Tax Record2025$4,345 ($362 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,036 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,036 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1979ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-20-228-003

Schools near 852 Jefferson Drive

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Michael E Baum Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.7 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	4.9 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.9 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	5.6 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	3.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Michael E Baum Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.7 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	4.9 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.9 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	5.6 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	0.1 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	3.4 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 852 Jefferson Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$190,000	3	2	1,536	13,068
872 Jefferson Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	1,434	6,500
883 Hancock Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$157,500	3	2	1,847	6,534
871 Jefferson Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$85,500	–	2.5	1,344	6,500
851 Jefferson Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$104,000	–	2	1,440	6,500
893 Hancock Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	1,237	6,500
811 Jefferson Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	1,440	7,841
834 Hancock Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$10,175	–	2	1,074	9,148
850 South Green Meadow Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	3	2,147	6,500

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