NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1553 E Prairie St Decatur, IL 62521

Jasper Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $39,361 - $47,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,202 Sq Ft
$37/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2015

Last sale price $9,000 $7 Per Sq Ft

Est. 390% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $286 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wainscoting
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Asbestos
  • Bungalow
  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2015

Corner Lot, close to lake, hospital, and schools. Convenient distance to shopping. Good for first time home buyer or investor.Home appraised for $15k in February

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becca Smart

Doolin Properties, Inc. DBA On Point Property Management License #475158825 Listed on: 05/25/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537

RE/MAX Executives Plus

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 3,680 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x92
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Muffley Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • Eisenhower High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-13-155-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

3,680 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1202.0
  • Directions: Jasper St to East on E Prairie Continue to 1553, corner lot 16th & Prairie on south side of street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size: 40X92
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 600.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Paneling/Wainscoting
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Asbestos
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Muffley
  • High School: Eisenhower
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3680.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-13-155-003
  • Zoning: R-3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 614.2

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$44,090

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2026
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Seller's Agent
Becca Smart
Doolin Properties, Inc. DBA On Point Property Management
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$13,500
Sold Price
$9,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-33.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.53%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$415,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$9,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $9,000 -33.3% $7 / Sq Ft
06/25/2015 06/25/15 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2015 05/27/15 For Sale $13,500 -- $11 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $555 $5,952 $673 $5,279
2024 $537 $5,548 $627 $4,921
2023 $533 $5,352 $605 $4,747
2022 $513 $5,019 $560 $4,459
2021 $482 $4,688 $523 $4,165
2020 $475 $4,470 $499 $3,971
2019 $475 $4,470 $499 $3,971
2018 $572 $5,440 $198 $5,242
2017 $585 $5,585 $203 $5,382
2016 $596 $5,642 $205 $5,437
2015 $661 $6,471 $188 $6,283
2014 $614 $6,407 $186 $6,221
2013 $635 $6,648 $193 $6,455
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Becca Smart

    Doolin Properties, Inc. DBA On Point Property Management

    (217) 690-0739

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Becca Smart
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  • Jim Cleveland

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jim Cleveland

    RE/MAX

    (217) 433-1144

    9 in this area

    463 Total Sales

    Jim Cleveland
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6152115

APN: 04-12-13-155-003

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Jasper Park

1553 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL

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