$48,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

1181 N Summit Ave Decatur, IL 62522

Fairlawn Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,947 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$25 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

This spacious home offers more square footage than meets the eye and is ready for your personal touch. The main level features two bedrooms, a generously sized dining room, and a spacious kitchen—ideal for gathering and entertaining. Upstairs is a blank slate, perfect for adding a home office, family room, additional bedrooms, a playroom—or all of the above! A full bath upstairs adds convenience and functionality. Additional features include a two-car attached garage, a nicely sized fenced backyard, and a full unfinished basement offering even more room to expand. With a little imagination, this home could truly shine!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Miller

Main Place Real Estate License #475186888 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Reynolds

Glenda Williamson Realty License #475212563

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • No Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Roy E Mcclains Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-09-304-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,543

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1947.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Roy E Mcclains Add
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1285.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Other, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-09-304-011
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1543.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2017
Sold by
Baum Tracy M
Bought by
Hord Jordan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,621
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2016
Sold by
Mlipo2 Llc
Bought by
Baum Tracy M
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 Available
Warranty Deed $18,000 Decatur Title Company Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $4,182 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,621 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $48,000 -12.6% $25 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $54,900 +13.2% $28 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $48,500 -2.8% $25 / Sq Ft
04/02/2017 04/02/17 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2016 11/03/16 For Sale $49,900 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,543 $21,937 $3,939 $17,998
2023 $1,509 $21,161 $3,800 $17,361
2022 $1,267 $18,390 $3,516 $14,874
2021 $1,150 $17,175 $3,284 $13,891
2020 $1,104 $16,379 $3,132 $13,247
2019 $1,104 $16,379 $3,132 $13,247
2018 $996 $15,482 $2,191 $13,291
2017 $1,665 $15,895 $2,249 $13,646
2016 $534 $16,057 $2,272 $13,785
2015 -- $15,773 $2,232 $13,541
2014 -- $15,617 $2,210 $13,407
2013 -- $16,204 $2,293 $13,911
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Miller

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 232-7104

    2 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Jennifer Miller
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mary Reynolds

    Glenda Williamson Realty

    (217) 413-9465

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Mary Reynolds
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sandy Dotson

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 875-0555

    3 in this area

    392 Total Sales

    Sandy Dotson
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Beverly Gharst

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 875-0555

    3 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Beverly Gharst
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6252285

APN: 04-12-09-304-011

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 Fairlawn

1181 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1181 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 and is currently priced at $48,000, approximately $24 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 1181 N Summit Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Stephen Decatur Middle School and Northwest Christian Campus.

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