$40,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
784 Sq Ft
10,043 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$51 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Shed
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2025

Great opportunity to purchase a small home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on Decatur's north west side of town. Walking distance to shopping, drug store and schools. Hardwood floors in most of home. Kitchen is equipped with stove, dishwasher and refrigerator. Nice sized rear yard that is fenced. 12 x 20 detached garage. Selling property in an "As Is" condition. Minor improvements and updates needed. Priced accordingly. Great small home for someone who wants to purchase a home that will increase in value once updated. Perfect for a rental home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Doolin

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471004286 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Corrie

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471022331

RE/MAX Executives Plus

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 10,043 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64 x 156
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 784 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Oak Grove 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-09-133-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,399

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 784.0
  • Directions: North Oakland to west on Division
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 64 x 156
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Grove 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10043.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-09-133-013
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1399.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2020
Sold by
Whitney Debra K and South Tara
Bought by
Vahlkamp Steven A
Current Estimated Value
$50,190

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Slingerland Katharine E and Hammon Kevin
Bought by
Whitney Debra K and Schroeder Tara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,838
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2015

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,838
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2009
Sold by
Whitney Debra K
Bought by
Slingerland Katharine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2006
Sold by
Poe Lester E and Poe Jeanine A
Bought by
Whitney Debra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,600
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $39,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $18,250 None Available
Deed $36,500 --
Warranty Deed $45,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $48,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $35,838 FHA
Previous Owner $45,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $40,000 -11.1% $51 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $45,000 -- $57 / 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 $1,411 $14,576 $2,287 $12,289
2023 $1,399 $14,060 $2,206 $11,854
2022 $1,362 $13,315 $2,346 $10,969
2021 $1,280 $12,435 $2,191 $10,244
2020 $623 $11,857 $2,089 $9,768
2019 $623 $11,857 $2,089 $9,768
2018 $609 $11,795 $1,754 $10,041
2017 $490 $12,110 $1,801 $10,309
2016 $503 $12,233 $1,819 $10,414
2015 $478 $12,017 $1,787 $10,230
2014 $448 $11,898 $1,769 $10,129
2013 $565 $11,914 $1,835 $10,079
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6249249

APN: 04-12-09-133-013