Larger than it looks! This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home on a large lot on the West side of Decatur is ready for new owners! Kitchen and bathroom have had some updates and upgrades in the past few years. Living room and dining room are open and welcoming, with a bonus room at the very front of the house currently used as an office. The bedrooms are good sized. Basement is unfinished but has excellent space and potential to finish. Selling as-is. Contact your broker for a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$53Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Taylor Peterson• Main Place Real Estate
Bought with Diane Rushing• Glenda Williamson Realty
Adorable, move-in-ready 3 BR home close to Home Park on 2 Lots. New carpeting and vinyl and paint; basement is drywalled and has been previously waterproofed. New garage door to be installed and washer & dryer hookup to be provided, as buyer has a choice of having it in the basement or in the bathroom on the main floor. Furnace & Water Heater are newer. Feneced in yard is 90' wide and 141 ft. deep. Workshop area in back of garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,504 (+3.4%)
$2,373 + $13,742
$16,115
2024
$1,454 (+72.1%)
$2,373 + $13,742
$16,115
2023
$845 (−41.1%)
$2,212 + $12,811
$15,023
2022
$1,435 (+6.4%)
$2,134 + $12,357
$14,491
2021
$1,349 (−2.1%)
$2,557 + $11,249
$13,806
2020
$1,377 (+3.6%)
$2,427 + $10,679
$13,106
2019
$1,329 (−0.6%)
$2,337 + $10,285
$12,622
2018
$1,337 (−2.3%)
$2,314 + $10,183
$12,497
2017
$1,368 (−1.9%)
$2,191 + $10,533
$12,724
2016
$1,394 (+96.1%)
$2,272 + $10,924
$13,196
2015
$711 (+8.5%)
$2,232 + $10,731
$12,963
2014
$655 (−4.6%)
$2,210 + $10,625
$12,835
2013
$687
$2,293 + $11,024
$13,317
Tax history for 1520 N Summit Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,504 (+3.4%)
$2,373 + $13,742
$16,115
2024
$1,454 (+72.1%)
$2,373 + $13,742
$16,115
2023
$845 (−41.1%)
$2,212 + $12,811
$15,023
2022
$1,435 (+6.4%)
$2,134 + $12,357
$14,491
2021
$1,349 (−2.1%)
$2,557 + $11,249
$13,806
2020
$1,377 (+3.6%)
$2,427 + $10,679
$13,106
2019
$1,329 (−0.6%)
$2,337 + $10,285
$12,622
2018
$1,337 (−2.3%)
$2,314 + $10,183
$12,497
2017
$1,368 (−1.9%)
$2,191 + $10,533
$12,724
2016
$1,394 (+96.1%)
$2,272 + $10,924
$13,196
2015
$711 (+8.5%)
$2,232 + $10,731
$12,963
2014
$655 (−4.6%)
$2,210 + $10,625
$12,835
2013
$687
$2,293 + $11,024
$13,317
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
141 ft.
Lot depth
45 ft.
Lot size
6,391 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1925
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-09-177-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1122
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,122
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 : 0.3
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,435
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: W on Grand to N on Summit
Subdivision Name: Oak Grove Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,422
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,391 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-177-005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Estimated sale price
$57,000 – $68,000
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