Bring your toolbox and vision! This West End fixer-upper is full of potential and just waiting for the right buyer to restore it to its full charm. With a little love and elbow grease, this house could become a wonderful place to call home or a great investment opportunity. Relax on the screened front porch or unwind on the spacious rear deck overlooking the shaded backyard—perfect for morning coffee or peaceful evenings. Recent updates include a new furnace (December), a 2-year-old water heater, and a new garage door, giving you a head start on improvements. The 2-car detached garage offers plenty of space for parking, storage, or hobbies. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of the DISC, Millikin University, and the bike trail trailhead, this home offers an excellent location with endless possibilities. Being sold as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,850 sq ftLot Size
$21Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matthew Roush• Glenda Williamson Realty
Bought with Dawn Mitchell• Keller Williams Revolution
Est. $1,680 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1421 W Riverview Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6259874
Aug 12, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2026
Sold
$35,000
$21/sq ft
Jul 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2026
Listed
$40,000
$24/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11516119
Mar 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11589861
Apr 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 20, 2007
Sold
$109,500
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 2005
Sold
$99,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,293 (+4.7%)
$4,315 + $36,973
$41,288
2024
$3,145 (+1.5%)
$4,315 + $36,973
$41,288
2023
$3,098 (+15.3%)
$4,023 + $34,467
$38,490
2022
$2,687 (+8.2%)
$3,881 + $33,247
$37,128
2021
$2,483 (−1.1%)
$3,977 + $27,767
$31,744
2020
$2,512 (+3.9%)
$3,775 + $26,359
$30,134
2019
$2,418 (+5.3%)
$3,636 + $25,387
$29,023
2018
$2,296 (−3.0%)
$3,600 + $25,136
$28,736
2017
$2,367 (−2.1%)
$2,860 + $24,994
$27,854
2016
$2,419 (+5.7%)
$2,966 + $25,923
$28,889
2015
$2,287 (+8.0%)
$2,914 + $25,465
$28,379
2014
$2,118 (−2.6%)
$2,885 + $25,213
$28,098
2013
$2,176
$2,993 + $26,160
$29,153
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
157 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
7,850 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
841
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-451-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1635
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,635
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
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 : 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,293
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
Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 841
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-451-011
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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
2% 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62522
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$51,000 – $61,000
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