Last Sold Price
2 beds2,246 sqft$49/sqft
853 Harper Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Description

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LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tonya Feller • Glenda Williamson Realty
    P: (217) 519-2540 C: (217) 519-2540 tonya@glendawilliamson.com

Property Details for 853 Harper Avenue

Status
MLS #
6258852
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$1,401 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Robert S Sheppard & Sons 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
R-1

Location

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Building Information for 853 Harper Avenue

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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Property Information for 853 Harper Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C040
  • Directions: OAKLAND TO HARRISON
  • Latitude: 39.864285
  • Longitude: -88.967762
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-03-379-004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,401.00
  • 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
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6352.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • 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
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • 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
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 0.0x0.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 853 Harper Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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

Public Records for 853 Harper Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,609Additions$20,353Total$21,962
Tax Record2025$1,490 ($124 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,264 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,123 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,141 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,352 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-03-379-004

Schools near 853 Harper Avenue

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
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 853 Harper Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
$110,000
2
2,246
6,534
$51,000
1
912
6,360
3
2,208
6,360
$49,900
3
1,904
4,791
$25,000
1
769
6,534
1
768
4,792

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