Last Sold Price
2 beds936 sqft$64/sqft
956 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

You must see this charming 2BR home in a quiet neighborhood. Great condition! Pride of ownership evident. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Nice cute layout. Offers a walk up attic for extra storage, perhaps to finish for extra space. An unfinished basement, perhaps could be finished as well. Furnace/Central Air 2017, Newer windows, partially fenced back yard. Nothing to do in this home unless you just want to.You must see this charming 2BR home in a quiet neighborhood. Great condition! Pride of ownership evident. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Nice cute layout. Offers a walk up attic for extra storage, perhaps to finish for extra space. An unfinished basement, perhaps could be finished as well. Furnace/Central Air 2017, Newer windows, partially fenced back yard. Nothing to do in this home unless you just want to.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Valerie Wallace • Main Place Real Estate
    P: (217) 520-0831 C: (217) 520-0831 valerie@mainplace.us

Property Details for 956 North University Avenue

Status
MLS #
6241888
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$679 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Hills 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
MUN

Location

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Building Information for 956 North University Avenue

Stories1Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 956 North University Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: N Fairview Ave, Right (East) on King St. Left (North) on University. Houise on the left.
  • Latitude: 39.850186
  • Longitude: -88.97501
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-09-478-010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $679.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
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: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 45x135.6
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6106.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 936.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 936.0
  • Building Area Total: 936.0
  • 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: Aluminum 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: Rear Porch, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4

Property History for 956 North University Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536086750

$60,000

+2.5% / yr

Jun 28, 2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6241888

$60,000
Jun 9, 2024

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6241888

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536086750

$60,000

+2.5% / yr

06/28/2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6241888

$60,000
06/09/2024

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6241888

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

Public Records for 956 North University Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$468Additions$11,979Total$12,447
Tax Record2025$1,162 ($97 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,106 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-478-010

Schools near 956 North University 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
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 956 North University Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$60,000
2
936
6,098
$42,500
1
1,196
6,106
$58,000
1
932
6,106
$27,000
1
761
6,106
$42,000
3
1,140
6,098
$15,500
1
720
6,106

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