$32,500
SOLD APR 28, 2025

1253 E Lawrence St Decatur, IL 62521

Lions Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
5,628 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$41 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Hill Park
  • Open Patio
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 1253 E Lawrence!! This property is on the hunt for the next owner to make it a home! The house is equipped with a new central air unit, new HVAC, and a newer roof. Enjoy this quaint and cozy house from the large living room, or from the front deck while grilling out and enjoying the sunshine! Property is being sold "AS-IS."

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trenton Horn

Mtz Realty Services License #475212854 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary McCumber

Mtz Realty Services License #475211887

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,628 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned MUN

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Johns 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-14-478-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Johns 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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: 5628.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-14-478-007
  • Zoning: MUN
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1995
Sold by
Staoutenborough William J and Staoutenborough Shirley R
Bought by
Bryant David M and Bryant Gloria J
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 $27,000 None Available
Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Rent $880 0.0% --
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $32,500 -9.7% $41 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $36,000 -- $45 / 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 -- $9,045 $1,058 $7,987
2023 -- $8,725 $1,021 $7,704
2022 $0 $8,181 $944 $7,237
2021 $0 $7,641 $882 $6,759
2020 $0 $7,287 $841 $6,446
2019 $0 $7,287 $841 $6,446
2018 $0 $8,254 $1,447 $6,807
2017 $0 $8,475 $1,486 $6,989
2016 $0 $8,561 $1,501 $7,060
2015 -- $8,409 $1,474 $6,935
2014 $798 $8,325 $1,459 $6,866
2013 $825 $8,638 $1,514 $7,124
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Trenton Horn

    Mtz Realty Services

    (217) 864-6971

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Trenton Horn
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  • Mary McCumber

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mary McCumber

    Mtz Realty Services

    (217) 620-7342

    6 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Mary McCumber
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251371

APN: 04-12-14-478-007

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Lions Park

1253 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1253 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $32,500, approximately $40 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1253 E Lawrence St is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including South Shores Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and St. Patrick School.

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