$34,000
SOLD JAN 12, 2026

1157 E Curtis Ave Decatur, IL 62526

Hess Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
752 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$45 Per Sq Ft

29% Below List Price

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Garage
  • Central Air
  • 1-Story Property
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Heating System Uses Gas

About This Home

As of January 2026

Update New water heater...New Flooring new paint and trim new ceiling fans this 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom full basement fenced in backyard has a nice one car detached garage
No FHA or Va loans

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tasha Heacock

Mtz Realty Services License #475211590 Listed on: 10/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Debra Jones

Mtz Realty Services License #475213798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $711

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125
  • Property is zoned MUN

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Elmhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-02-452-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$711

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 752.0
  • Directions: Head north on N Franklin St toward E N St Continue onto N Water St Turn right onto E Garfield Ave Turn left onto N Jasper St Turn left onto Curtis Ave Destination will be on the left
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size: 40x125
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 752.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-02-452-012
  • Zoning: MUN

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 711.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2025
Closed on
Jan 12, 2026
Sold by
Vanmeter James
Bought by
Gwb Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Tasha Heacock
Mtz Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Debra Jones
Mtz Realty Services
List Price
$48,000
Sold Price
$34,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-29.17%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
107.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2021
Sold by
Henderson Ronnie W and Singer Merickia E
Bought by
Vanmeter James R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Young Richard
Bought by
Vanmeter James R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Merriman Douglas D
Bought by
Young Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2004
Sold by
Finley Jeff and Collins Lisa
Bought by
Ripley Delmar E and Ripley Linda L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1995
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $22,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $310,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed $16,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Sold $34,000 -29.2% $45 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2025 10/09/25 For Sale $48,000 -- $64 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $711 $7,349 $437 $6,912
2023 $706 $7,089 $422 $6,667
2022 $690 $6,750 $390 $6,360
2021 $649 $6,305 $365 $5,940
2020 $639 $6,013 $349 $5,664
2019 $639 $6,013 $349 $5,664
2018 $684 $6,513 $199 $6,314
2017 $700 $6,687 $204 $6,483
2016 $714 $6,755 $206 $6,549
2015 $678 $6,635 $202 $6,433
2014 $701 $7,315 $182 $7,133
2013 $725 $7,590 $189 $7,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Tasha Heacock

    Mtz Realty Services

    (217) 864-6971

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Tasha Heacock
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Debra Jones

    Mtz Realty Services

    (217) 864-6971

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Debra Jones
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6255582

APN: 04-12-02-452-012

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62526 Hess Park

1157 E Curtis Ave, Decatur, IL

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