NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 W Riverview Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $152,000 - $188,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,784 Sq Ft
$61/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2016

Last sale price $111,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,093/month

136 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2016

Wow! West End at it's finest! Beautiful entry with stately staircase! Fantastic hardwoods in great condition.!Updated kitchen with nice cabinetry and a breakfast nook. Updated baths. Large rooms. Finished Lower level with nice rec area! Large deck. Pretty Yard. Two car garage! Tons of curb appeal. Boiler rebuilt in the last couple of years.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Sexton

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475136451 Listed on: 01/04/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Cooper

Brinkoetter, Realtors License #475125943

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Dennis Elementary School
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-334-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,872

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2056.0
  • Directions: S Fairview to W. Riverview
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 50x150
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Other
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 728.0
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-334-025
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2872.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Dawson James M
Bought by
Granados Dana and Granados Antonio
Total Days on Market
136
Current Estimated Value
$170,890

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Law Laura E
Bought by
Damson James M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,716
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Towne Christopher M
Bought by
Law Laura E and Dawson James M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2008
Sold by
Atkins Jerry
Bought by
Cave Andrew R and Cave Mary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
Weaver Jeffrey D and Weaver Jenelle G
Bought by
Atkins Jerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1999
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Granados Dana -- None Listed On Document
Damson James M -- None Available
Law Laura E $111,000 Attorney
Cave Andrew R -- None Available
Atkins Jerry $140,000 None Available
-- $96,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Granados Dana $162,630
Closed Granados Dana $160,000
Previous Owner Damson James M $83,716
Previous Owner Cave Andrew R $91,550
Previous Owner Cave Andrew R $112,000
Previous Owner Atkins Jerry $126,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $111,000 -14.5% $40 / Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2016 01/04/16 For Sale $129,900 +3.5% $47 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Sold $125,500 -3.1% $45 / Sq Ft
03/24/2015 03/24/15 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2015 03/15/15 For Sale $129,500 -- $47 / 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 -- $46,259 $3,843 $42,416
2023 $1,605 $44,621 $3,707 $40,914
2022 $3,653 $41,722 $3,862 $37,860
2021 $3,392 $38,963 $3,606 $35,357
2020 $3,313 $37,155 $3,439 $33,716
2019 $3,313 $37,155 $3,439 $33,716
2018 $3,176 $36,232 $2,805 $33,427
2017 $3,268 $37,199 $2,880 $34,319
2016 $3,971 $37,578 $2,909 $34,669
2015 $3,160 $36,914 $2,858 $34,056
2014 $2,929 $36,549 $2,830 $33,719
2013 $3,620 $37,921 $2,936 $34,985
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Sexton

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 433-1062

    37 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    Michael Sexton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Judy Cooper

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 429-6058

    3 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Judy Cooper
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  • Carla Brinkoetter

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Carla Brinkoetter

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 433-1048

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6160024

APN: 04-12-16-334-025

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1520 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1520 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 since 04 January 2016 and is currently estimated at $170,890, approximately $61 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1520 W Riverview Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Dennis Lab School, St. Patrick School, and Teen Challenge-Home For Girls.

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