$120,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2026

740 Simpson Ave Decatur, IL 62526

Holiday Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,413 Sq Ft
0.93 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 8, 2026

$85 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2026

Welcome to 740 Simpson Ave, Decatur! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is situated on a spacious 0.93-acre lot at the end of a dead-end road, offering added privacy while still being conveniently located in the heart of Decatur. Features include a fenced yard, modern appliances, comfortable living space, and a 1-car attached garage. Rare opportunity to enjoy nearly an acre of ground with in-town convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Peteroccelli

Haldon Burgener Auction & Realty License #475203112 Listed on: 05/19/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS License ##N/A

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 40,511 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned MUN

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • The Highlands An Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-07-35-327-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,000

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0.93 Acres

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1413.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: The Highlands An Add
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 768.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40511.0
  • Parcel #: 07-07-35-327-015
  • Zoning: MUN

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2000.0

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Holiday Hills, IL

  • JJ Devore Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Quest

    JJ Devore

    Century 21 Quest

    (217) 672-4667

    296 Total Sales

    1 in Holiday Hills

    $172,500 Price

    JJ Devore
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  • Renee Sommer Real Estate Agent - County Line Realty

    Renee Sommer

    County Line Realty

    (217) 859-8732

    146 Total Sales

    2 in Holiday Hills

    $45K - $115K Price Range

    Renee Sommer
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  • Shelby Younker Real Estate Agent - Agency One Insurance & Real Estate

    Shelby Younker

    Agency One Insurance & Real Estate

    (217) 859-8777

    74 Total Sales

    1 in Holiday Hills

    $95,500 Price

    Shelby Younker
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  • Diane Otta Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter, Realtors

    Diane Otta

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 859-8481

    44 Total Sales

    5 in Holiday Hills

    $48K - $173K Price Range

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

    The Key Team .

    Brinkoetter & Associates

    (855) 768-6562

    631 Total Sales

    4 in Holiday Hills

    $60K - $134K Price Range

    The Key Team .
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  • Nicole Pinkston Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

    Nicole Pinkston

    Responds Quickly

    KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

    (217) 859-8571

    271 Total Sales

    3 in Holiday Hills

    $125K - $133K Price Range

    Nicole Pinkston
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/08/2026 07/08/26 Sold $120,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Price Changed $120,000 -7.7% $85 / Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 For Sale $130,000 +37.6% $92 / Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $94,500 0.0% $63 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/13/2021 02/13/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $94,500 +58.8% $63 / Sq Ft
11/19/2012 11/19/12 Sold $59,500 -19.5% $41 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/20/2012 10/20/12 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2012 07/25/12 For Sale $73,900 -- $51 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brandon Peteroccelli Real Estate Agent - Haldon Burgener Auction & Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Brandon Peteroccelli

    Haldon Burgener Auction & Realty

    (217) 706-1440

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Brandon Peteroccelli
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Non Member

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Aimee Dial

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (256) 560-5056

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Aimee Dial
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  • William Hart Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter, Realtors

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    William Hart

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 412-0590

    89 Total Sales

    William Hart
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jenny Leyden

    RE/MAX

  • Brenda Reynolds Real Estate Agent - Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Brenda Reynolds

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

    (217) 201-6364

    2 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Brenda Reynolds
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6258621

APN: 07-07-35-327-015

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62526 Holiday Hills

740 Simpson Ave, Decatur, IL

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