946 North University Avenue

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Active
$20,000
2 beds777 sqft
946 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Est: $114/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$26/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Bring your vision to life with this ranch home that offers a blank canvas for your next renovation project. Completely gutted & ready to be reimagined, now you have a chance to make it yours. The heavy lifting has already been done, now you just roll up your sleeves & get to work bringing your vision to reality. Whether, you're an investor, contractor, or buyer looking for your next project, this could be the one!Bring your vision to life with this ranch home that offers a blank canvas for your next renovation project. Completely gutted & ready to be reimagined, now you have a chance to make it yours. The heavy lifting has already been done, now you just roll up your sleeves & get to work bringing your vision to reality. Whether, you're an investor, contractor, or buyer looking for your next project, this could be the one!
54 days on Market
  • Listed by: Isabella Carver 217.855.1174 isabella@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Last updated: 08/27/2026 02:16 PM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6259677

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Property Information for 946 North University Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $123 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Hills 2nd Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-3
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Fairview Ave, turn East on W King St, then turn left/North on N University Ave, and the house will be on the right/East side of the road.
  • Latitude: 39.849935
  • Longitude: -88.975008
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-09-478-012
  • Tax Annual Amount: $123.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Macarthur
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6106.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 777.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 777.0
  • Building Area Total: 777.0
  • Living Area: 777.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 946 North University Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2026

Price Change

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259677

$20,000—
Jul 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259677

$25,000—
Jun 11, 2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6240806

$8,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2026

Price Change

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259677

$20,000
07/28/2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6259677

$25,000
06/11/2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6240806

$8,900

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

Public Records for 946 North University Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$468Additions$9,987Total$10,455
Tax Record2025$976 ($81 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt808 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt808 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt808 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1942ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-478-012

Schools near 946 North University Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Macarthur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Robertson Charter School
Charter - 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

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK 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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More information about 946 North University Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522

946 North University Avenue is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62522. This property was listed for sale on July 28, 2026 by Brinkoetter REALTORS®, it's currently listed at $20,000. It has been on the market for a total of 54 days and was last sold on June 11, 2024. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School and Macarthur High School. 946 North University Avenue is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 777 sqft single family home built in 1942.

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