$40,000
SOLD JUL 10, 2025

963 N University Ave Decatur, IL 62522

Garfield Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,078 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$37 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled in the heart of Decatur, this 3 bedroom house is the perfect starter home or investment property. With hardwood floors throughout and lots of charm, this house has potential. Grab your paintbrush and turn this house into a home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Isabella Carver

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475212828 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Co-Listed By

Hope Tucker

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475188121

Last Buyer's Agent

Isabella Carver

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475212828 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Hills 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-09-477-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,058

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1078.0
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 3850
  • Co List Office Phone: 217-875-0555
  • Directions: North on N Fairview Ave, right onto W King St, left onto N University Ave. The house is on the West side of the street.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Hills 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1078.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • High School: Macarthur
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-09-477-019
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1058.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2010
Sold by
Wilson Larry E and Wilson Carla D
Bought by
Townes Kevin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2006
Sold by
Townsend Judith L
Bought by
Wilson Larry E and Wilson Carla D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,001
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $31,000 None Available
Executors Deed $50,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $48,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $57,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,001 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $40,000 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $40,000 -- $37 / 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 $1,058 $10,933 $436 $10,497
2023 $1,050 $10,546 $421 $10,125
2022 $989 $9,666 $389 $9,277
2021 $929 $9,027 $364 $8,663
2020 $915 $8,608 $348 $8,260
2019 $915 $8,608 $348 $8,260
2018 $993 $9,449 $241 $9,208
2017 $1,016 $9,701 $247 $9,454
2016 $1,035 $9,800 $250 $9,550
2015 $984 $9,627 $246 $9,381
2014 $1,068 $11,063 $1,357 $9,706
2013 $1,096 $11,479 $1,408 $10,071
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Isabella Carver

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Isabella Carver

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 855-1174

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Isabella Carver
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  • Hope Tucker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Hope Tucker

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 519-4861

    3 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Hope Tucker
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6252724

APN: 04-12-09-477-019

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 Garfield Park

963 N University Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 963 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 and is currently priced at $40,000, approximately $37 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 963 N University Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Stephen Decatur Middle School, St. Patrick School, and Teen Challenge-Home For Girls.

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