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Off Market May 2024 for $25K

$39,019

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $297/mo

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1,828

sq ft

1520 W Center St, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home in the heart of Decatur, IL! This property offers both convenience and potential. As you step inside, you'll find a home full of possibilities. The open and airy layout features an eat-in kitchen, making meal times a breeze, and a generously sized living room that's ready to be personalized to your liking. Need a home office, playroom or additional living space? The flexible bonus room with a slider door is a versatile space that can adapt to your needs. The partial basement, with its own exterior entrance, adds extra space for your creative ideas. The centerpiece of the lower level living space is a classic fireplace that invites you to transform it into a warm and inviting focal point. While this home is in need of remodeling, its potential shines through. With a little imagination and some TLC, you can turn this diamond in the rough into a personalized oasis that reflects your unique style and preferences. The detached 1-car garage provides space for parking or storage, while the backyard is a hidden gem, perfect for hosting lively gatherings and outdoor fun. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Decatur with so much to offer. Schedule a showing today and start envisioning the possibilities!

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

6,106 sq ftLot Size

$21Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Brandon Shaffer • BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS

Bought with JJ Devore • Century 21 Quest

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11867983

Redfin Estimate

$39,019

$14K since sold in May 2024$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 65.5% lower than the average sale price ($113K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$143,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
2209 W Oaklawn Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$60,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
2464 N Maple Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$88,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,706 sq ft
1034 Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
349 N Oakcrest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$115,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,818 sq ft
405 S Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$173,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,817 sq ft
2231 Hoyt Knls, 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 1520 W Center St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11867983

May 15, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$25,000

$14/sq ft

May 2, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Apr 10, 2024

Price Changed

$27,900

$15/sq ft

Feb 14, 2024

Price Changed

$29,900

$16/sq ft

Jan 9, 2024

Price Changed

$32,900

$18/sq ft

Dec 8, 2023

Price Changed

$34,900

$19/sq ft

Oct 30, 2023

Price Changed

$37,900

$21/sq ft

Sep 28, 2023

Price Changed

$42,900

$23/sq ft

Aug 23, 2023

Listed (Active)

$47,900

$26/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11814502

Aug 11, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$28,000

$15/sq ft

Aug 1, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 24, 2023

Price Changed

$50,000

$27/sq ft

Jun 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

$59,900

$33/sq ft

+10

Public Records

Mar 23, 2015

Sold

$45,100

$25/sq ft

CIBR #6133958

Mar 5, 2015

Sold

$45,000

$25/sq ft

Jul 10, 2014

Listed

$47,500

$26/sq ft

Very Well Maintained Home. Enjoy Your summer in this Garden Yard with concrete patio. Entertain guests in Your walk-out Basement. kick off Your shoes in the rear entry/utility area. 2 Fireplaces. 2 bedrooms plus extra room could be guest room, toddlers room, office or playroom, 2 baths. Covered porch at the entry. Nice big concrete drive to the 2 Car Tandem Garage, all appliances stay in the Oak Kitchen! Buyers FHA> Seller will consider co-operating with Seller assisted loans

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$361 (−81.4%)

$2,207 + $6,125

$8,332

2024

$1,944 (+46.1%)

$2,207 + $6,125

$8,332

2023

$1,331 (+9.1%)

$2,057 + $18,029

$20,086

2022

$1,220 (+10.4%)

$1,984 + $17,391

$19,375

2021

$1,105

$1,806 + $15,832

$17,638

2020

$1,105 (+4.2%)

$1,714 + $15,029

$16,743

2019

$1,060 (−14.0%)

$1,651 + $14,475

$16,126

2018

$1,233 (−3.6%)

$1,635 + $14,332

$15,967

2017

$1,278 (−2.3%)

$1,754 + $15,977

$17,731

2016

$1,309 (−29.1%)

$1,819 + $16,570

$18,389

2015

$1,846 (+7.7%)

$1,787 + $16,277

$18,064

2014

$1,715 (+141.5%)

$1,769 + $16,116

$17,885

2013

$710

$1,835 + $16,721

$18,556

Tax history for 1520 W Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$361 (−81.4%)

$2,207 + $6,125

$8,332

2024

$1,944 (+46.1%)

$2,207 + $6,125

$8,332

2023

$1,331 (+9.1%)

$2,057 + $18,029

$20,086

2022

$1,220 (+10.4%)

$1,984 + $17,391

$19,375

2021

$1,105

$1,806 + $15,832

$17,638

2020

$1,105 (+4.2%)

$1,714 + $15,029

$16,743

2019

$1,060 (−14.0%)

$1,651 + $14,475

$16,126

2018

$1,233 (−3.6%)

$1,635 + $14,332

$15,967

2017

$1,278 (−2.3%)

$1,754 + $15,977

$17,731

2016

$1,309 (−29.1%)

$1,819 + $16,570

$18,389

2015

$1,846 (+7.7%)

$1,787 + $16,277

$18,064

2014

$1,715 (+141.5%)

$1,769 + $16,116

$17,885

2013

$710

$1,835 + $16,721

$18,556

*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

136 ft.

Lot depth

45 ft.

Lot size

6,106 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,348

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-09-256-018

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

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 7

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 19

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 480

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Basement

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 480
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,828

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1348
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,828
Total Sq Ft: 1,348
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Number: 0412092560

Lot Information
Dimensions: 135.7X45
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zero Lot Line: No
BNAR Zoning: M1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,220.02
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Township: Hickory Point
Corporate Limits: Decatur
Directions: Oakland to W Division. Left on McClellan. Right on Center

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,348
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,106 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-256-018

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

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Schools

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

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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Decatur, IL • 62526

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$38,000 – $45,000

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Home values near 1520 W Center St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1500 W Center Street, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$38,447
1550 W Center Street, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$114,583

Address	Redfin Estimate
1569 W Center Street, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$70,244
1507 W Center Street, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 952 Sq. Ft.	$94,213

Address	Redfin Estimate
1510 W Center Street, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 640 Sq. Ft.	$37,117
1535 W Center Street, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$70,027

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