Come and see this charming ranch within walking distance of Lake Decatur, St. Mary's Hospital, Devon Amphitheater, Nelson Park and more. Well maintained with HVAC, roof, breaker box and water heater within the last ten years. Replacement windows throughout. Plenty of room in basement for storage, crafting, woodworking, etc. Spacious living room with area for dining room or office space. Book your appointment before this gem is gone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$89Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Katrina Beck• Beck Realtors, Inc.
Bought with Brittany Rathje• Main Place Real Estate
Raised ranch near St Marys Hospital and the lake. All new within the last 4 years: roof, HVAC, water heater, breaker box. Walls and ceilings all re done and has replacement windows. Year built and square feet are estimates since no documentation available. Exact square footage, room measurements and professional photos to come.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,508 (+6.3%)
$1,164 + $20,998
$22,162
2024
$1,419 (+2.4%)
$1,164 + $20,998
$22,162
2023
$1,386 (+6.7%)
$1,085 + $19,575
$20,660
2022
$1,300 (+6.9%)
$1,047 + $18,882
$19,929
2021
$1,216 (−2.1%)
$953 + $17,451
$18,404
2020
$1,242 (+3.6%)
$905 + $10,915
$11,820
2019
$1,199 (−6.3%)
$872 + $10,512
$11,384
2018
$1,279 (−2.3%)
$863 + $10,408
$11,271
2017
$1,309 (−1.9%)
$701 + $11,475
$12,176
2016
$1,334 (+5.3%)
$727 + $11,901
$12,628
2015
$1,267 (+7.6%)
$714 + $11,691
$12,405
2014
$1,177 (−1.7%)
$707 + $11,575
$12,282
2013
$1,198
$734 + $12,010
$12,744
Tax history for 1540 Buena Vista Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,508 (+6.3%)
$1,164 + $20,998
$22,162
2024
$1,419 (+2.4%)
$1,164 + $20,998
$22,162
2023
$1,386 (+6.7%)
$1,085 + $19,575
$20,660
2022
$1,300 (+6.9%)
$1,047 + $18,882
$19,929
2021
$1,216 (−2.1%)
$953 + $17,451
$18,404
2020
$1,242 (+3.6%)
$905 + $10,915
$11,820
2019
$1,199 (−6.3%)
$872 + $10,512
$11,384
2018
$1,279 (−2.3%)
$863 + $10,408
$11,271
2017
$1,309 (−1.9%)
$701 + $11,475
$12,176
2016
$1,334 (+5.3%)
$727 + $11,901
$12,628
2015
$1,267 (+7.6%)
$714 + $11,691
$12,405
2014
$1,177 (−1.7%)
$707 + $11,575
$12,282
2013
$1,198
$734 + $12,010
$12,744
*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
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-23-278-052
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 950
Above Grade Finished Area: 950
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl 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 : 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,386
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: Lake Shore Dr. to north on 16th, turn left on Buena Vista
Subdivision Name: Lake Shore Drive Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-23-278-052
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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
$81,000 – $98,000
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