853 Harper Avenue
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- Listed by: Tonya Feller 217.519.2540 tonya@glendawilliamson.com • Glenda Williamson Realty
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1Property Information for 853 Harper Avenue
- Taxes: $1,401 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Macon County
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Subdivision Name: Robert S Sheppard & Sons 2nd Add
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: R-1
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1951
- Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
- Carrier Route: C040
- Directions: OAKLAND TO HARRISON
- Latitude: 39.864285
- Longitude: -88.967762
- Parcel Number: 04-12-03-379-004
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,401.00
- Tax Year: 2024
- Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
- High School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
- Lot Size Acres: 0.15
- Lot Size Area: 0.15
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6352.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1123.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1123.0
- Building Area Total: 2246.0
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Construction Materials: Cement Siding
- Levels: One
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories: 1
- Total Stories: 1
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Total Fireplaces: 1
- Total Rooms: 4
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
- Length: 10.0
- Width: 10.0
- Type: Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
- Length: 10.0
- Width: 10.0
- Type: Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0.0x0.0
- Type: Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
- Length: 10.0
- Width: 10.0
- Type: Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
- Length: 10.0
- Width: 10.0
- Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
- Length: 10.0
- Width: 10.0
Property History for 853 Harper Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258852 | $110,000 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258852 | — | |
| May 23, 2026 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258852 | $110,000 | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1935519203 | $110,000 | — |
| Mar 24, 2016 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6154819 | $27,600 | — |
| Mar 24, 2016 | Sold MRED #11594085 | $27,600 | — |
| Dec 30, 2015 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6154819 | — | |
| Dec 30, 2015 | Pending MRED #11594085 | — | |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6154819 | $29,900 | — |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Listed (Active) MRED #11594085 | $29,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258852 | $110,000 |
| 05/23/2026 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258852 | — |
| 05/23/2026 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258852 | $110,000 |
| 03/27/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1935519203 | $110,000 |
| 03/24/2016 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6154819 | $27,600 |
| 03/24/2016 | Sold MRED #11594085 | $27,600 |
| 12/30/2015 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6154819 | — |
| 12/30/2015 | Pending MRED #11594085 | — |
| 11/16/2015 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6154819 | $29,900 |
| 11/16/2015 | Listed (Active) MRED #11594085 | $29,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 853 Harper Avenue
Schools near 853 Harper Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Parsons Accelerated 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 853 Harper Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526 | $110,000 | 2 | 2 | 2,246 | 6,534 |
$51,000 | – | 1 | 912 | 6,360 | |
– | – | 3 | 2,208 | 6,360 | |
$49,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,904 | 4,791 | |
$25,000 | – | 1 | 769 | 6,534 | |
– | – | 1 | 768 | 4,792 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,192 | 5,841 | |
$4,000 | – | 2 | 1,288 | 7,405 | |
– | – | 1 | 780 | 4,792 | |
$30,000 | – | 3 | 1,084 | 30,928 |
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