Last Sold Price
2 beds920 sqft$33/sqft
868 W Center St, Decatur, IL 62526

Description

Check out this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home. With some TLC this home could be the perfect investment home or personal home. Contact your favorite relator to schedule a tour today!Check out this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home. With some TLC this home could be the perfect investment home or personal home. Contact your favorite relator to schedule a tour today!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/29/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kelsey Probber • Main Place Real Estate
    P: (217) 859-6150 C: (217) 859-6150 kelsey@mainplace.us

Property Details for 868 West Center Street

Status
MLS #
6248021
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$893 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / 1 Story
Year Built
1926
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
L Towls 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 868 West Center Street

Stories1Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 868 West Center Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.856999
  • Longitude: -88.967959
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-10-178-012
  • Tax Annual Amount: $893.00
  • 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
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6229.0
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 920.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 920.0
  • Building Area Total: 920.0
  • Living Area: 920.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4

Property History for 868 West Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549907277

$30,000

-0.4% / yr

Jan 29, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6248021

$30,000
Dec 17, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12256710

$30,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549907277

$30,000

-0.4% / yr

01/29/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6248021

$30,000
12/17/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12256710

$30,000

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

Public Records for 868 West Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$468Additions$9,515Total$9,983
Tax Record2025$932 ($78 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt920 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt920 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-10-178-012

Schools near 868 West Center 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 868 West Center Street, Decatur, IL 62526
$30,000
2
920
6,098
1
840
6,228
$22,000
1.5
1,064
6,216
1
832
6,216
1
1,022
6,320
1
780
6,320

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