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5 beds2,116 sqft$57/sqft
949 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62522
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Multi FamilyProperty Type
9,583 sq ftLot Size
1910Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Investor alert! Fully occupied duplex offering strong in-place income and a strong double-digit potential cap rate at the $120,000 asking price. The first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and is leased at $890/month through February 2027. The second unit spans the second and third floors, features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, and is leased at $1,250/month through December 2026. Combined gross rent is $2,140/month or $25,680 annually, providing a 21.4% gross yield and 4.67 gross rent multiplier...Investor alert! Fully occupied duplex offering strong in-place income and a strong double-digit potential cap rate at the $120,000 asking price. The first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and is leased at $890/month through February 2027. The second unit spans the second and third floors, features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, and is leased at $1,250/month through December 2026. Combined gross rent is $2,140/month or $25,680 annually, providing a 21.4% gross yield and 4.67 gross rent multiplier at list price. Tenants pay their own gas and electric, while the owner pays water, trash and lawn care. Sale also includes the adjacent vacant lot to the west at 959 W Decatur, adding additional value and future possibilities. Conveniently located near Millikin University. A great opportunity to add an occupied, cash-flowing multifamily property to your portfolio. Room sizes, square footage and investment calculations are approximate and should be independently verified. Sale also includes the adjacent vacant lot to the west at 959 W Decatur.
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Last updated: 09/14/2026 08:18 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6260726

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Property Information for 949 West Decatur Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,425 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Duplex
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Subdivision Name: Packards Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.837875
  • Longitude: -88.96905
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-15-307-002 & -003
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,425.00
  • 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
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x156
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9360.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2116.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1066.0
  • Building Area Total: 2116.0
  • Living Area: 2116.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 3
  • Total Stories: 3
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, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Third
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • 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: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 10
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Third
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 949 West Decatur Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260726

$120,000
Nov 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522419275

$38,000
Nov 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522419275

$38,000

+38.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260726

$120,000
11/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522419275

$38,000
11/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522419275

$38,000

+38.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 949 West Decatur Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,340Additions$12,643Total$13,983
Tax Record2025$1,305 ($109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-307-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 949 West Decatur Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

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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949 West Decatur Street is a multi-family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62522. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Dennis Lab School, Macarthur High School and Robertson Charter School. 949 West Decatur Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 2,116 sqft multi-family home built in 1910.

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