Attention Investors! Cute 2 bedroom bungalow with garage is priced under $30,000! New windows & siding in 2012, new carpet & vinyl flooring in 2013, furnace and central air - 5 years old, roof - 7 years old. Front porch with new door isn't included in square feet. Laundry room is heated and included in sq ft. No basement.
Public Records
May 10, 2007
Sold
$27,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$800 (+9.0%)
$2,492 + $12,081
$14,573
2024
$734 (+3.9%)
$2,492 + $12,081
$14,573
2023
$707 (+41.1%)
$2,323 + $11,262
$13,585
2022
$501 (+16.5%)
$2,241 + $10,863
$13,104
2021
$430 (+3.2%)
$2,616 + $8,106
$10,722
2020
$417 (+2.6%)
$2,483 + $7,695
$10,178
2019
$406 (+1.2%)
$2,391 + $7,411
$9,802
2018
$401 (+0.3%)
$2,367 + $7,338
$9,705
2017
$400 (−0.9%)
$1,754 + $4,872
$6,626
2016
$404 (+3.5%)
$1,819 + $5,053
$6,872
2015
$390 (−39.1%)
$1,787 + $4,964
$6,751
2014
$641 (−1.6%)
$1,769 + $4,915
$6,684
2013
$651
$1,835 + $5,100
$6,935
Tax history for 1585 Garfield Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$800 (+9.0%)
$2,492 + $12,081
$14,573
2024
$734 (+3.9%)
$2,492 + $12,081
$14,573
2023
$707 (+41.1%)
$2,323 + $11,262
$13,585
2022
$501 (+16.5%)
$2,241 + $10,863
$13,104
2021
$430 (+3.2%)
$2,616 + $8,106
$10,722
2020
$417 (+2.6%)
$2,483 + $7,695
$10,178
2019
$406 (+1.2%)
$2,391 + $7,411
$9,802
2018
$401 (+0.3%)
$2,367 + $7,338
$9,705
2017
$400 (−0.9%)
$1,754 + $4,872
$6,626
2016
$404 (+3.5%)
$1,819 + $5,053
$6,872
2015
$390 (−39.1%)
$1,787 + $4,964
$6,751
2014
$641 (−1.6%)
$1,769 + $4,915
$6,684
2013
$651
$1,835 + $5,100
$6,935
*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
156 ft.
Lot depth
73 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-09-205-002
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Other
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 900
Above Grade Finished Area: 900
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 Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.26
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $417
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: Oak Grove 3rd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-205-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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 106° 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$55,000 – $67,000
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