$83,000
SOLD APR 17, 2026
1 Bed
1 Bath
827 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2026

$100 Per Sq Ft

3 on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Shed
  • Replacement Windows
  • Screened Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of April 2026

Check out this Mid-century Cottage tucked in on a dead-end street on Decatur's East side, Sylvan Shores Addn. Spacious living room with stone fireplace. The convenient galley kitchen boasts butcher block counters. The bathroom can be accessed from the back entry and the bedroom. There is a cozy room on the back of the house that can be a study, sitting room, dining room or convert to a 2nd bedroom. Out back is a partially covered patio from where you can enjoy the privacy of the bamboo and other plantings started by a previous owner who was a Millikin botanist. For relaxing or special moments enjoy the screened gazebo located on the extra lot. Includes 2nd lot (04-13-18-178-002). This could make a great get away, an affordable home for those wanting solace or even an Airbnb or VRBO.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Fritzsche

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471007283 Listed on: 04/06/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Doolin

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471004286

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 827 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Sylvan Shores Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-13-18-178-003+002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,309

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 827.0
  • Directions: E William St to south on 27th St. the left on E Main then around curve to 29th and left again on E. Main.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Other
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Sylvan Shores Add
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Other, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 04-13-18-178-003+002
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1309.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2022
Sold by
Gordon David L
Bought by
Bunch Michael D and Bunch Brenda L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2020
Sold by
House J Martin
Bought by
Gordon David L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1998
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $75,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $60,000 None Available
Deed $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/17/2026 04/17/26 Sold $83,000 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 For Sale $83,000 +3.8% $100 / Sq Ft
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Sold $80,000 -2.4% $90 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2023 07/25/23 For Sale $82,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

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 $1,309 $13,525 $4,435 $9,090
2023 $1,298 $13,046 $4,278 $8,768
2022 $1,195 $11,685 $3,958 $7,727
2021 $1,123 $10,914 $3,697 $7,217
2020 $1,107 $10,408 $3,526 $6,882
2019 $1,107 $10,408 $3,526 $6,882
2018 $982 $9,345 $2,440 $6,905
2017 $1,005 $9,594 $2,505 $7,089
2016 $1,024 $9,692 $2,531 $7,161
2015 $973 $9,520 $2,486 $7,034
2014 $904 $9,425 $2,461 $6,964
2013 $934 $9,779 $2,553 $7,226
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6257571

APN: 04-13-18-178-003

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