Instant income! Easy to maintain. Tenant would like to stay. Tenant has been there since April. Rent collected $750.00 a month. Low Taxes! Tenants pay all utilities and maintains own yard. Additional information upon request. Tenant’s Rights. Please do not disturb the tenants without permission. Selling "as is". Call for a showing today! Agent Owned
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,048 sq ftLot Size
$64Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Pinkston• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Glenda Williamson• Glenda Williamson Realty
Well-kept home near St. Mary's Hospital, Lake Decatur, and Eisenhower High School. Many updates throughout, including roof, paint, and basement waterproofing. Starter home or add to your investment portfolio. Selling "As Is. "
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11518602
Apr 6, 2019
Listing Removed
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CIBR #5187986
Feb 29, 2012
Sold
$42,000
$58/sq ft
Oct 26, 2011
Listed
$46,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$889 (+3.4%)
$1,220 + $8,305
$9,525
2024
$860 (+0.8%)
$1,220 + $8,305
$9,525
2023
$852 (+3.8%)
$1,137 + $7,742
$8,879
2022
$821 (+6.4%)
$1,097 + $7,468
$8,565
2021
$772 (−45.5%)
$999 + $6,902
$7,901
2020
$1,417 (+3.6%)
$948 + $6,552
$7,500
2019
$1,367 (−6.2%)
$913 + $12,071
$12,984
2018
$1,458 (−2.3%)
$904 + $11,951
$12,855
2017
$1,493 (−1.9%)
$701 + $13,177
$13,878
2016
$1,521 (+5.3%)
$727 + $13,667
$14,394
2015
$1,445 (+7.7%)
$714 + $13,425
$14,139
2014
$1,342 (−1.7%)
$707 + $13,292
$13,999
2013
$1,365
$734 + $13,791
$14,525
Tax history for 1541 E Buena Vista Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$889 (+3.4%)
$1,220 + $8,305
$9,525
2024
$860 (+0.8%)
$1,220 + $8,305
$9,525
2023
$852 (+3.8%)
$1,137 + $7,742
$8,879
2022
$821 (+6.4%)
$1,097 + $7,468
$8,565
2021
$772 (−45.5%)
$999 + $6,902
$7,901
2020
$1,417 (+3.6%)
$948 + $6,552
$7,500
2019
$1,367 (−6.2%)
$913 + $12,071
$12,984
2018
$1,458 (−2.3%)
$904 + $11,951
$12,855
2017
$1,493 (−1.9%)
$701 + $13,177
$13,878
2016
$1,521 (+5.3%)
$727 + $13,667
$14,394
2015
$1,445 (+7.7%)
$714 + $13,425
$14,139
2014
$1,342 (−1.7%)
$707 + $13,292
$13,999
2013
$1,365
$734 + $13,791
$14,525
*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
96 ft.
Lot depth
63 ft.
Lot size
6,048 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
04-12-23-279-019
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
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
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 728
Above Grade Finished Area: 728
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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 : 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $771.72
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 to east on Buena Vista
Subdivision Name: Lake Shore Drive Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,048 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-23-279-019
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 • 1.4mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
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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 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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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$45,000 – $54,000
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