NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1556 E Buena Vista Ave Decatur, IL 62521

Saint Mary's Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $68,000 - $102,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,281 Sq Ft
$60/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 17, 2020

Last sale price $37,000 $29 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $573/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.13 Acre Lot
  • Wainscoting
  • Patio
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Whole House Fan
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of January 2020

Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with updated color scheme. Spacious living room with plenty of room for a dining room table. His and her closets in master bedroom. Pull down attic ladder in hallway. Partially finished basement with knotty pine paneling would be a perfect family room. Large covered patio, perfect for summer BBQ's in the backyard. St Mary's Hospital & Eisenhower High School within walking distance. Lake Decatur and Nelson Park are only 1 mile away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537 Listed on: 12/12/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Pinkston

Vieweg Real Estate License #475.184271

Vieweg Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $704

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,663

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Muffley Elementary School
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School
  • Eisenhower High School

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Lake Shore Drive Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-23-278-053

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$704

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 994.0
  • Directions: Jasper St to Buena Vista. East to property on North side of street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Shore Drive Add
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 287.0
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Master, Paneling/Wainscoting
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-23-278-053
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 703.62

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2022
Sold by
Brandon Pinkston
Bought by
Ortega Carlos
Current Estimated Value
$76,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,350
Outstanding Balance
$51,388
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,127

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2019
Closed on
Jan 17, 2020
Sold by
Costley Christopher M and Costley Teresa J
Bought by
Pinkston Brandon and Pinkston Nicole
Seller's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Pinkston
Vieweg Real Estate
List Price
$39,897
Sold Price
$37,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,897
-7.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.67%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2017
Closed on
Aug 21, 2017
Sold by
Hufford Eric
Bought by
Costley Christopher M and Costley Teresa J
Seller's Agent
Susan Gant
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$43,900
Sold Price
$37,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-14.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2006
Sold by
Hufford Helen I
Bought by
Hufford Helen I
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Ortega Carlos $55,000 --
Pinkston Brandon $38,000 None Available
Costley Christopher M $37,500 None Available
Hufford Helen I -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ortega Carlos $53,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/17/2020 01/17/20 Sold $37,000 -7.3% $29 / Sq Ft
12/23/2019 12/23/19 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2019 12/12/19 For Sale $39,897 +6.4% $31 / Sq Ft
08/02/2017 08/02/17 Sold $37,500 -14.6% $25 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2017 03/29/17 For Sale $43,900 -- $29 / 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 $1,963 $20,276 $1,085 $19,191
2023 $1,947 $19,559 $1,047 $18,512
2022 $1,349 $13,186 $969 $12,217
2021 $1,267 $12,315 $905 $11,410
2020 $611 $11,743 $863 $10,880
2019 $611 $11,743 $863 $10,880
2018 $704 $12,697 $701 $11,996
2017 $213 $13,036 $720 $12,316
2016 $191 $13,169 $727 $12,442
2015 $185 $12,936 $714 $12,222
2014 $173 $12,808 $707 $12,101
2013 $219 $13,290 $734 $12,556
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Cleveland

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jim Cleveland

    RE/MAX

    (217) 433-1144

    14 in this area

    547 Total Sales

    Jim Cleveland
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  • Nicole Pinkston

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Nicole Pinkston

    Vieweg Real Estate

    (217) 413-1426

    14 in this area

    277 Total Sales

    Nicole Pinkston
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Susan Gant

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6198580

APN: 04-12-23-278-053

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Saint Mary's

1556 E Buena Vista Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1556 E Buena Vista Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 since 12 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $76,825, approximately $59 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1556 E Buena Vista Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Muffley Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and St. Patrick School.

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