OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2022 for $25K

$29,982

•

884

sq ft

1040 Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

Labor week special! $31,000! 2 bedroom home on this corner lot with nice sized backyard. Sure, the siding could use some help, but listen to this: 2021 all new; Windows, Roof, Wooded Porch floor, Bathtub, Sink, Bathroom ceramic floor! Arond 2019 new Kitchen countertop, Kitchen flooring (including in laundry room) and Sink. Nice fridge and stove stay with house! Certainly not the updates you would expect in this price range. Check out the photos! So much new! Call your Realtor today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$34Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Birgitta Bloomer • Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors

Bought with Birgitta Bloomer • Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors

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•Source:CIBR #6222676

Redfin Estimate

$29,982

$4,482 since sold in September 2022$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 25% lower than the average sale price ($40K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$29,000
A
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
1365 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$11,000
B
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
1159 Mueller Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$45,000
C
2 beds1 bath780 sq ft
1790 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$37,000
D
2 beds1 bath864 sq ft
2148 N Graceland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$84,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
245 E Pierson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JAN 12, 2026
$34,000
F
2 beds1 bath752 sq ft
1157 E Curtis Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$135K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

111

6 MoM

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Sale history for 1040 Garfield Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$716 (+3.4%)

$469 + $7,205

$7,674

2024

$693 (+0.8%)

$469 + $7,205

$7,674

2023

$687 (+2.2%)

$437 + $6,717

$7,154

2022

$672 (+6.4%)

$422 + $6,479

$6,901

2021

$631 (−2.1%)

$384 + $6,080

$6,464

2020

$645 (+3.6%)

$365 + $5,772

$6,137

2019

$622 (−6.3%)

$352 + $5,559

$5,911

2018

$665 (−2.3%)

$349 + $5,504

$5,853

2017

$680 (−1.9%)

$190 + $6,135

$6,325

2016

$693 (+5.3%)

$197 + $6,363

$6,560

2015

$658 (+0.8%)

$194 + $6,250

$6,444

2014

$653 (−1.7%)

$182 + $6,628

$6,810

2013

$664

$189 + $6,877

$7,066

Tax history for 1040 Garfield Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$716 (+3.4%)

$469 + $7,205

$7,674

2024

$693 (+0.8%)

$469 + $7,205

$7,674

2023

$687 (+2.2%)

$437 + $6,717

$7,154

2022

$672 (+6.4%)

$422 + $6,479

$6,901

2021

$631 (−2.1%)

$384 + $6,080

$6,464

2020

$645 (+3.6%)

$365 + $5,772

$6,137

2019

$622 (−6.3%)

$352 + $5,559

$5,911

2018

$665 (−2.3%)

$349 + $5,504

$5,853

2017

$680 (−1.9%)

$190 + $6,135

$6,325

2016

$693 (+5.3%)

$197 + $6,363

$6,560

2015

$658 (+0.8%)

$194 + $6,250

$6,444

2014

$653 (−1.7%)

$182 + $6,628

$6,810

2013

$664

$189 + $6,877

$7,066

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

125 ft.

Lot depth

40 ft.

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

884

Year built

1925

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-02-457-026

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

Single Family Residence District

The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 884
Above Grade Finished Area: 884
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Other

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.11
Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 40
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $631.46

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Location Information
Directions: N Jasper to W on Garfield. House sits on the right hand side. Corner lot
Subdivision Name: Elmhurst

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-02-457-026

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Hope Academy

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Decatur, IL • 62526

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Estimated sale price

$29,000 – $35,000

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Home values near 1040 Garfield Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1012 E Garfield Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$33,235
1112 E Garfield Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$34,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
1018 E Garfield Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$33,565
1095 Elmhurst Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$38,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
1120 E Garfield Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 834 Sq. Ft.	$27,120
2078 N Illinois Street, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$33,782

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