970 North Park Place
Description
- Listed by: R. Kent Portis 217.972.4889 anewhousekey@yahoo.com • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$77,250
Avg days on market
22
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Decatur, IL
9 comparable properties found
$69,900
Sold 09/11/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,260
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$77,250
Sold 04/07/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,510
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$85,000
Sold 07/03/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,317
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$72,000
Sold 08/29/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,176
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
$63,750
Sold 01/30/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,482
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$104,000
Sold 12/12/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,548
- Square Feet
- 0.2
- Acres
$87,000
Sold 10/04/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,336
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$100,200
Sold 01/20/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,548
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
$77,000
Sold 02/13/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,364
- Square Feet
- 0.11
- Acres
Location
Sold By Main Place Real Estate
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1Property Information for 970 North Park Place
- Taxes: $2,051 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / 1.5 Story
- County: Macon County
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Subdivision Name: DECATUR BLDG CORP 1ST ADD
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: R-4
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1949
- Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
- Directions: North on Fairview Ave, West on King St. North on Park PL.
- Latitude: 39.850468
- Longitude: -88.978323
- Township: Long Creek
- Parcel Number: 04-12-09-455-005
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,051.00
- Tax Year: 2022
- Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
- High School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
- Lot Size Acres: 0.13
- Lot Size Area: 0.13
- Lot Size Dimensions: 52X110
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5697.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Above Grade Finished Area: 990.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 340.0
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 410.0
- Building Area Total: 1330.0
- Living Area: 1330.0
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1949
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Levels: One and One Half
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Total Stories: 1
- Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Total Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Total Rooms: 5
Property History for 970 North Park Place
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1549907159 | $86,000 | -12.6% / yr |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | $85,900 | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #12199161 | $85,900 | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Pending MRED #12199161 | — | |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | — | |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #12199161 | $85,000 | — |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | — | |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Pending MRED #12199161 | — | |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Contingent MRED #12199161 | — | |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | $85,000 | — |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #12199161 | $85,000 | — |
| Dec 3, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1103103663 | $580,000 | +50.4% / yr |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Sold MRED #11567100 | $62,900 | — |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1115003805 | $63,000 | — |
| May 3, 2005 | Listed (Active) MRED #11567100 | $64,897 | — |
| Jan 11, 2002 | Cancelled MRED #11559409 | $66,500 | — |
| Jan 7, 2002 | Listed (Active) MRED #11559409 | $66,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1549907159 | $86,000 -12.6% / yr |
| 01/17/2025 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | $85,900 |
| 12/10/2024 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #12199161 | $85,900 |
| 12/10/2024 | Pending MRED #12199161 | — |
| 12/10/2024 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | — |
| 11/25/2024 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #12199161 | $85,000 |
| 11/02/2024 | Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | — |
| 10/31/2024 | Pending MRED #12199161 | — |
| 10/31/2024 | Contingent MRED #12199161 | — |
| 10/29/2024 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247437 | $85,000 |
| 10/26/2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #12199161 | $85,000 |
| 12/03/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1103103663 | $580,000 +50.4% / yr |
| 06/25/2005 | Sold MRED #11567100 | $62,900 |
| 06/24/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1115003805 | $63,000 |
| 05/03/2005 | Listed (Active) MRED #11567100 | $64,897 |
| 01/11/2002 | Cancelled MRED #11559409 | $66,500 |
| 01/07/2002 | Listed (Active) MRED #11559409 | $66,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 970 North Park Place
Schools near 970 North Park Place
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 970 North Park Place, Decatur, IL 62522 | $85,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,330 | 5,662 |
– | – | 1 | 720 | 5,500 | |
– | – | 1 | 864 | 4,792 | |
$67,000 | – | 1 | 720 | 5,750 | |
– | – | 1 | 870 | 4,792 | |
– | – | 1 | 895 | 4,792 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,360 | 5,227 | |
$45,000 | – | 1 | 916 | 5,750 | |
– | – | 1 | 864 | 4,792 |
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