$67,000
SOLD JUN 5, 2025

505 S 23rd St Decatur, IL 62521

Nelson Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,512 Sq Ft
6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$44 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Workshop
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Front Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Heron County Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Adorable maintenance free home. Walking distance to Nelson Park, lake, water park, Devon theatre and more. Many recent updates include, plumbing, electrical, some flooring, drywall, paint, updated bath, kitchen and new stove and refrigerator and gutters. Unheated bonus room 19 x 13 between house and attached garage has vaulted ceiling and currently was used as a workshop, but has unlimited possibilities. 1 car attached garage and large corner lot. Not vacant.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy McReynolds

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First License #471001939 Listed on: 04/24/2025

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Warner

Main Place Real Estate License #475212537

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $730

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Workshop
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Schools

  • Eisenhower High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Nelson Park Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-13-414-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$730

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 756.0
  • Directions: East on Wood St to south on 23rd St.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Nelson Park Add
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 756.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 756.0
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary, Workshop
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Workshop
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: Eisenhower
  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-13-414-006
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 730.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2023
Sold by
Krueger Troy A
Bought by
Berbaum Christopher
Current Estimated Value
$67,320

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2020
Sold by
Krueger Jacob F
Bought by
Krueger Troy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2015
Sold by
Krueger Stevan
Bought by
Krueger Jacob
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 -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Executors Deed $900,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $67,000 -4.1% $44 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $69,900 -- $46 / 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 $426 $7,603 $2,390 $5,213
2023 $730 $7,333 $2,305 $5,028
2022 $1,180 $11,533 $2,133 $9,400
2021 $1,108 $10,770 $1,992 $8,778
2020 $1,092 $10,270 $1,900 $8,370
2019 $1,092 $10,270 $1,900 $8,370
2018 $1,252 $11,918 $1,676 $10,242
2017 $1,282 $12,236 $1,721 $10,515
2016 $1,306 $12,361 $1,739 $10,622
2015 $655 $12,142 $1,708 $10,434
2014 $614 $12,022 $1,691 $10,331
2013 $618 $12,473 $1,754 $10,719
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandy McReynolds

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sandy McReynolds

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

    (217) 201-5306

    3 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Sandy McReynolds
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Aaron Warner

    Main Place Real Estate

    (309) 834-3400

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Aaron Warner
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251669

APN: 04-12-13-414-006

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Nelson Park

505 S 23rd St, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 505 S 23rd St, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $67,000, approximately $44 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 505 S 23rd St is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Michael E. Baum Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Robertson Charter School.

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