$110,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2025

53 Norwood Dr Decatur, IL 62521

Bayview Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,432 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$77 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Front Porch
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Lake View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2025

Unique home with great lake views and sunset colors on display. Comfortable ranch design that lives larger than it appears.Rooms are good sized and several have great views of the lake. Massive stone wood burning fireplace in the living room provides a second main focal point. Selling as is. White refrigerator in garage stays, stainless one in kitchen is negotiable if available after estate sale may 30th, 2025.SOLD AS OPEN

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Sparks

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471001934 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Sparks

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471001934 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Lake Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • 0.48 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Norwood Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-13-19-202-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,909

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1432.0
  • Directions: RT 36 E TO COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, SOUTH TO NORWOOD. CORNER OF NORWOOD AND COUNTRY CLUB.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size: irreg
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Norwood Heights
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, 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: 20909.0
  • Parcel #: 09-13-19-202-001
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2909.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2013
Sold by
Alexander Gregory L
Bought by
Alexander Kerry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2005
Sold by
Buckles Norma L and Fathauer Norma L
Bought by
Alexander Harley L and Alexander Naomi L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,982
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Available
Warranty Deed $94,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,982 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $179,900 +63.5% $126 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $110,000 -8.3% $77 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $119,900 -- $84 / 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 $3,138 $42,227 $11,480 $30,747
2023 $2,909 $39,237 $10,667 $28,570
2022 $2,724 $36,893 $10,030 $26,863
2021 $2,536 $34,976 $9,509 $25,467
2020 $2,447 $33,428 $9,088 $24,340
2019 $2,447 $33,428 $9,088 $24,340
2018 $2,337 $32,696 $8,889 $23,807
2017 $2,298 $32,292 $8,779 $23,513
2016 $2,300 $32,273 $8,774 $23,499
2015 $2,180 $31,858 $8,661 $23,197
2014 $2,554 $31,858 $8,661 $23,197
2013 $3,108 $31,858 $8,661 $23,197
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robert Sparks

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 201-0235

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Robert Sparks
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251720

APN: 09-13-19-202-001

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Bayview

53 Norwood Dr, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 53 Norwood Dr, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $110,000, approximately $76 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 53 Norwood Dr is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Michael E. Baum Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Hillside Bethel Tabernacle.

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