NOT LISTED FOR SALE

522 E Garfield Ave Decatur, IL 62526

The Elms Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $19,000 - $59,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,048 Sq Ft
$36/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 5, 2026

Last sale price $20,000 $19 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $238 / mo

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1-Story Property
  • 5-minute walk to Hess Park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2026

fsbo

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Unrepesented Buyer or Seller

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS Listed on: 03/05/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Jillian Williams

Main Place Real Estate License #475195742

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $301

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-02-358-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$301

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1048.0
  • Directions: fobs
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1048.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Other
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • 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: 5663.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-02-358-022
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 301.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2026
Closed on
Feb 10, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Unrepesented Buyer or Seller
Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Jillian Williams
Main Place Real Estate
List Price
$20,000
Sold Price
$20,000
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$38,243

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,243
Avg. Annual Appreciation
834.90%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Sold $20,000 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2026 03/05/26 For Sale $20,000 -- $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 $386 $15,136 $1,902 $13,234
2024 $301 $14,110 $1,773 $12,337
2023 $260 $13,610 $1,710 $11,900
2022 $152 $12,486 $1,583 $10,903
2021 $68 $11,660 $1,478 $10,182
2020 $13 $11,118 $1,409 $9,709
2019 $13 $11,118 $1,409 $9,709
2018 $123 $12,167 $570 $11,597
2017 $156 $12,492 $585 $11,907
2016 $171 $12,619 $591 $12,028
2015 $143 $12,396 $581 $11,815
2014 $122 $12,273 $575 $11,698
2013 $136 $12,734 $597 $12,137
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • U

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Unrepesented Buyer or Seller

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

  • Jillian Williams

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Jillian Williams

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 422-3335

    4 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Jillian Williams
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6257419

APN: 04-12-02-358-022

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62526 The Elms

522 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL

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