$85,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

1838 E Whitmer St Decatur, IL 62521

Lions Park Neighborhood
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,408 Sq Ft
6,091 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air
  • 1-Story Property
  • Patio
  • Heating System Uses Gas

About This Home

As of June 2025

Wow- a huge ranch with four bedrooms doesn’t come on the market that often. Hurry and come see this 4 “FOUR” bedroom ranch home near Lake Decatur, with Large Garage, Large Bedrooms, updated hall bathroom all on one level.
Well maintained fenced yard, relax and enjoy the peaceful back yard and spacious garage. This is a must see!
Owner occupied for almost 2 decades, personally cared for with pride.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Wenskunas

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First License #475164523 Listed on: 05/23/2025

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Burdine

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #475202174

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 6,091 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Badorek Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-13-356-034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,270

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1408.0
  • Directions: Cantrell Street to North on 19th ( by Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy) to West on Whitmer
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Badorek Add
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • 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
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6091.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-13-356-034
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1270.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2008
Sold by
Wagoner Susan L
Bought by
Rhodes Kyle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,039
Outstanding Balance
$32,091
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$36,584
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $51,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,039 FHA
Closed $50,039 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $85,000 +6.4% $60 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $79,900 -- $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 $1,302 $19,447 $1,231 $18,216
2023 $1,270 $18,758 $1,187 $17,571
2022 $1,187 $17,606 $1,099 $16,507
2021 $1,074 $16,442 $1,026 $15,416
2020 $1,029 $15,678 $978 $14,700
2019 $1,029 $15,678 $978 $14,700
2018 $1,127 $16,722 $1,517 $15,205
2017 $1,170 $17,168 $1,557 $15,611
2016 $1,199 $17,343 $1,573 $15,770
2015 $1,128 $17,036 $1,545 $15,491
2014 $1,042 $16,868 $1,530 $15,338
2013 $1,098 $17,501 $1,587 $15,914
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stacey Wenskunas

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Stacey Wenskunas

    Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    (217) 519-3977

    6 in this area

    122 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Amber Burdine

    RE/MAX

    (217) 428-9500

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6252101

APN: 04-12-13-356-034

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Lions Park

1838 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1838 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $85,000, approximately $60 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1838 E Whitmer St is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Muffley Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Robertson Charter School.

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