2 Bedroom 1 Bath Bungalow with fenced in backyard near St. Mary's Hospital, Lake Decatur, and The Lake Shore Devon Amphitheater among other amenities. Brand New HVAC (2022), Newer Roof, Replacement Windows, Update Plumbing, Freshly Painted, and Hardwood Floors throughout. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Refrigerator included but not shown. Move in ready! Call for a showing today. Agent owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$61Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nicole Pinkston• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Glenda Williamson• Glenda Williamson Realty
Great investment opportunity. This two bedroom home has been well-maintained and has a new roof. Close to St. Mary's and Lake Decatur. Sold "As Is. " May be packaged with other properties.
Public Records
Mar 27, 2007
Sold
$33,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,262 (+3.4%)
$1,083 + $12,435
$13,518
2024
$1,220 (+0.8%)
$1,083 + $12,435
$13,518
2023
$1,210 (+16.3%)
$1,010 + $11,592
$12,602
2022
$1,040 (+6.4%)
$974 + $11,182
$12,156
2021
$978 (−20.4%)
$887 + $9,120
$10,007
2020
$1,228 (+3.6%)
$842 + $8,658
$9,500
2019
$1,185 (−6.8%)
$811 + $10,446
$11,257
2018
$1,272 (−2.3%)
$803 + $10,343
$11,146
2017
$1,302 (−1.9%)
$701 + $11,403
$12,104
2016
$1,326 (+5.3%)
$727 + $11,826
$12,553
2015
$1,260 (+7.7%)
$714 + $11,617
$12,331
2014
$1,170 (−1.6%)
$707 + $11,502
$12,209
2013
$1,190
$734 + $11,934
$12,668
Tax history for 1281 E Buena Vista Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,262 (+3.4%)
$1,083 + $12,435
$13,518
2024
$1,220 (+0.8%)
$1,083 + $12,435
$13,518
2023
$1,210 (+16.3%)
$1,010 + $11,592
$12,602
2022
$1,040 (+6.4%)
$974 + $11,182
$12,156
2021
$978 (−20.4%)
$887 + $9,120
$10,007
2020
$1,228 (+3.6%)
$842 + $8,658
$9,500
2019
$1,185 (−6.8%)
$811 + $10,446
$11,257
2018
$1,272 (−2.3%)
$803 + $10,343
$11,146
2017
$1,302 (−1.9%)
$701 + $11,403
$12,104
2016
$1,326 (+5.3%)
$727 + $11,826
$12,553
2015
$1,260 (+7.7%)
$714 + $11,617
$12,331
2014
$1,170 (−1.6%)
$707 + $11,502
$12,209
2013
$1,190
$734 + $11,934
$12,668
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-23-279-005
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 720
Above Grade Finished Area: 720
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.11
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,228
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: Jasper Street to East On Buena Vista
Subdivision Name: Country Club Place An Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-23-279-005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$42,000 – $51,000
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