NOT LISTED FOR SALE

512 E Garfield Ave Decatur, IL 62526

The Elms Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $53,000 - $67,101

2 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft
$67/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2012

Last sale price $12,000 $13 Per Sq Ft

Est. 413% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $389 / mo

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of December 2012

Cheaper than renting is this little one story home with two bedrooms, one bath, nice size living room and kitchen with tile floor and wood cabinets. This one has potential and would make a great rental too. You can purchase this home with $100 down with FHA 203K Financing. Come take a look and be sold! HUD Case #132-190035 being sold AS IS. Insured Status: UI. 203K Eligible. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Do

Do Realty Services Inc License #471000834 Listed on: 08/24/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 912 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Harris Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-02-358-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From US36 E, head Left on N Franklin St, continue onto N Water St, then go Right on E Garfield. Home on Left.
  • Lot Size: 5900sf
  • Property Sub Type: Other
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Other
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Other
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 912.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harris
  • High School: Macarthur
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 04-12-02-358-021

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1076.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$61,525

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2012
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Do
Do Realty Services Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$17,500
Sold Price
$12,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-31.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2012
Closed on
Dec 1, 2012
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Do
Do Realty Services Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$17,500
Sold Price
$12,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-31.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,090
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in The Elms, IL

  • JJ Devore Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Quest

    JJ Devore

    Century 21 Quest

    (217) 672-4667

    294 Total Sales

    3 in The Elms

    $80K - $84K Price Range

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  • Colleen Brinkoetter Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter, Realtors

    Colleen Brinkoetter

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 615-5474

    96 Total Sales

    1 in The Elms

    $100,200 Price

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  • The Key Team . Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter & Associates

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    Brinkoetter & Associates

    (855) 768-6562

    627 Total Sales

    5 in The Elms

    $50K - $110K Price Range

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  • Glenda Sphar Real Estate Agent - Glenda Sphar Realty

    Glenda Sphar

    Responds Quickly

    Glenda Sphar Realty

    (217) 759-1891

    398 Total Sales

    2 in The Elms

    $130,000 Price Range

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  • Nicole Pinkston Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

    Nicole Pinkston

    Responds Quickly

    KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

    (217) 859-8571

    272 Total Sales

    2 in The Elms

    $70K - $78K Price Range

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    Mark Williams

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    (217) 571-3889

    167 Total Sales

    5 in The Elms

    $57K - $84K Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
$12,000 --
-- None Available
$51,000 None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $50,090
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/10/2012 12/10/12 Sold $12,000 -31.4% $13 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2012 08/24/12 For Sale $17,500 -- $19 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $612 $11,606 $2,055 $9,551
2024 $635 $10,820 $1,916 $8,904
2023 $653 $10,437 $1,848 $8,589
2022 $671 $9,580 $1,710 $7,870
2021 $675 $8,947 $1,597 $7,350
2020 $697 $8,532 $1,523 $7,009
2019 $697 $8,532 $1,523 $7,009
2018 $689 $7,602 $570 $7,032
2017 $687 $7,805 $585 $7,220
2016 $693 $7,885 $591 $7,294
2015 $670 $7,746 $581 $7,165
2014 $735 $7,669 $575 $7,094
2013 $760 $7,957 $597 $7,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Do Real Estate Agent - Do Realty Services Inc

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Stephanie Do

    Do Realty Services Inc

    (217) 241-2523

    1 in this area

    230 Total Sales

    Stephanie Do
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  • Jim Cleveland Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jim Cleveland

    RE/MAX

    (217) 433-1144

    3 in this area

    454 Total Sales

    Jim Cleveland
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 5189812

APN: 04-12-02-358-021

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62526 The Elms

512 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL

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