$120,000
UNDER CONTRACT $10K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $818/month

Total Views 3,305
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,413 Sq Ft
$85 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Brandon Peteroccelli

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

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: UnderContract
  • 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

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Home Values in the Area

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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
2024 $2,000 $28,945 $3,982 $24,963
2023 $1,811 $26,609 $3,661 $22,948
2022 $1,866 $24,678 $3,395 $21,283
2021 $1,708 $23,076 $3,175 $19,901
2020 $1,708 $22,598 $3,109 $19,489
2019 $1,708 $22,598 $3,109 $19,489
2018 $1,707 $22,759 $3,131 $19,628
2017 $1,716 $22,885 $3,148 $19,737
2016 $1,731 $22,940 $3,156 $19,784
2015 $1,647 $22,668 $3,119 $19,549
2014 $1,539 $22,668 $3,119 $19,549
2013 $2,529 $27,436 $3,469 $23,967
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $94,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $59,500 None Available
Deed $59,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $56,525 New Conventional
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Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6258621

APN: 07-07-35-327-015

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