NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 E Pierson Ave Decatur, IL 62526

The Elms Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $53,000 - $83,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
895 Sq Ft
$72/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 6, 2026

Last sale price $56,500 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $445 / mo

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Floor Furnace
  • 3-minute walk to Hess Park
  • Central Air
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of February 2026

Entering as FSBO for reporting purposes only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Unrepesented Buyer or Seller

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS Listed on: 02/06/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Dylan Geiser

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First License #475214532

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

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,021

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 7,140 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • No Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-02-308-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,021

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

7,140 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 895.0
  • Directions: Entering as FSBO for reporting purposes only.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 700.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, 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: 7140.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-02-308-016
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1021.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2026
Closed on
Jan 9, 2026
Sold by
G L H Real Estate Company
Bought by
Benjamin Adam
Seller's Agent
Unrepesented Buyer or Seller
Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Dylan Geiser
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
List Price
$56,500
Sold Price
$56,500
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$67,448

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,948
Avg. Annual Appreciation
63.90%
Original Mortgage
$45,200
Outstanding Balance
$45,167
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$19,078

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2011
Sold by
Stevenson Kimberly
Bought by
G L H Real Estate Co
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Benjamin Adam -- None Listed On Document
G L H Real Estate Co -- None Available
Glh Real Estate Co $23,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Benjamin Adam $45,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Sold $56,500 0.0% $63 / Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2026 02/06/26 For Sale $56,500 -- $63 / 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 $1,021 $10,547 $2,771 $7,776
2023 $1,013 $10,174 $2,673 $7,501
2022 $956 $9,345 $2,473 $6,872
2021 $898 $8,727 $2,310 $6,417
2020 $885 $8,322 $2,203 $6,119
2019 $885 $8,322 $2,203 $6,119
2018 $791 $7,525 $2,729 $4,796
2017 $809 $7,726 $2,802 $4,924
2016 $825 $7,805 $2,831 $4,974
2015 $784 $7,667 $2,781 $4,886
2014 $1,583 $16,511 $2,753 $13,758
2013 $1,635 $17,131 $2,856 $14,275
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • U

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Unrepesented Buyer or Seller

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Dylan Geiser

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

    (217) 520-8929

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Dylan Geiser
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6257055

APN: 04-12-02-308-016

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62526 The Elms

540 E Pierson Ave, Decatur, IL

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