$153,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

1405 W Riverview Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,746 Sq Ft
7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$88 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fenced Yard
  • Front Porch
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of June 2025

Step into this beautifully maintained Frank Lloyd Wright-style brick home located on a desirable corner lot in the heart of the West End. With striking architectural character and thoughtful updates throughout, this 3-bedroom, 1.5 (updated) bath home blends timeless design with modern comfort. The spacious living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining, featuring a gorgeous pallet accent wall above the fireplace and a new ceiling fan for added comfort. The kitchen and main floor bathroom showcase elegant coffered ceiling tiles, adding a touch of charm to everyday living. Enjoy the bonus room filled with natural light—an ideal space for a home office, playroom, or a cozy reading nook to enjoy your morning coffee. Many replacement windows bring in abundant sunlight throughout the home, while a fenced-in yard offers privacy and space to relax or play. Recent updates also include a new dishwasher, stove, microwave and convenient rack for pots and pans in the kitchen! Pool Table in lower level stays! This move-in-ready gem offers the best of style, function, and location—don’t miss your chance to call it home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cassandra Anderson

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475191118 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Reynolds

Glenda Williamson Realty License #475212563

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,198

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Dennis Elementary And Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • University Place 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-451-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,198

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1746.0
  • Directions: E Main to Left on Fairview, Right on Riverview. House is on South side of street, corner of Riverview and McClellan.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 840.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dennis
  • High School: Macarthur
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dennis
  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7000.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-451-013
  • Zoning: R-3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3198.08

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Taylor Amanda L and Taylor Jesse D
Bought by
Thomas Bryce and Thomas Breanna M
Seller's Agent
Susan Gant
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Susan Gant Reynolds
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$116,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-3.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,538
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,546

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Sep 3, 2021
Sold by
Taylor Amanda L and Taylor Jesse D
Bought by
Thomas Bryce and Thomas Breanna M
Seller's Agent
Susan Gant
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Susan Gant Reynolds
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$116,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-3.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,538
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,546

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Taylor Amanda L
Bought by
Taylor Amanda L and Taylor Jesse D
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $116,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $106,000 New Conventional
Closed $106,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $56,585 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $7,399 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $153,000 -1.3% $88 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Price Changed $155,000 -3.1% $89 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $159,900 +37.8% $92 / Sq Ft
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Sold $116,000 -3.3% $62 / Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $119,900 -- $64 / 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 $3,198 $39,036 $3,587 $35,449
2023 $3,150 $37,654 $3,460 $34,194
2022 $2,452 $29,973 $3,605 $26,368
2021 $2,263 $27,991 $3,366 $24,625
2020 $2,200 $26,692 $3,210 $23,482
2019 $2,200 $26,692 $3,210 $23,482
2018 $1,879 $23,885 $3,218 $20,667
2017 $2,569 $24,523 $3,304 $21,219
2016 $1,455 $24,773 $3,338 $21,435
2015 $1,363 $24,335 $3,279 $21,056
2014 $1,255 $24,095 $3,247 $20,848
2013 $1,337 $25,000 $3,369 $21,631
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251598

APN: 04-12-16-451-013