2 BEDROOM 1 BATH WITH A FENCED BACKYARD & 1 CAR DETACHED GARAGE. CURRENTLY USED AS A RENTAL PROPERTY, PLEASE INQUIRE WITH AGENT FOR MORE DETAILS. CAN ALSO BE SOLD IN PKG @ $239,897 - 5 PROPERTIES - 2152 E DECATUR; 2038 E WHITMER; 1720 N GULICK; 936 E MOORE; 621 E SAWYER.
Neighborhood Empowerment, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a civic-minded and residential Decatur neighborhood with a grid of tree-lined streets and a strong sense of local stewardship. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Decatur Civic Center plaza and the surrounding blocks, where event nights, marquee lights, and small storefronts set the tempo. Community pillars include the Decatur Civic Center, the Transfer House, and the Hieronymus Mueller Museum, anchoring a culture of local history and public gathering. Housing reads as classic Midwestern, with older frame homes and tidy lots mixed with small-scale infill. Parks and the lakefront shape daily routines with open lawns and water views. The downtown edge adds galleries, coffee counters, and festival energy without feeling glossy.
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Offer insights
1720 N Gulick Ave · $54,897
$55.02K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $55.02K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
79 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Gas water heater
Unfinished full basement with sump pump
Bedrooms
3 total rooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater (listed under appliances)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Gravel road access
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
Construction
Aluminum siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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First time homebuyer or investment opportunity. Roof '13, fresh paint throughout, detached garage, fenced yard, and owner will do up to $2000 for carpet allowance for a new buyer. Bring offers!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$743 (+3.4%)
$474 + $7,486
$7,960
2024
$718 (+0.8%)
$474 + $7,486
$7,960
2023
$712 (+6.2%)
$442 + $6,979
$7,421
2022
$671 (+6.4%)
$426 + $6,732
$7,158
2021
$630 (−2.1%)
$388 + $6,067
$6,455
2020
$644 (+3.6%)
$368 + $5,759
$6,127
2019
$621 (−6.4%)
$354 + $5,547
$5,901
2018
$664 (−2.3%)
$350 + $5,492
$5,842
2017
$679 (−1.9%)
$197 + $6,122
$6,319
2016
$692 (−5.0%)
$204 + $6,349
$6,553
2015
$729 (+7.6%)
$210 + $6,930
$7,140
2014
$678 (−1.6%)
$208 + $6,861
$7,069
2013
$689
$216 + $7,119
$7,335
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
680
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
680
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-10-106-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
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
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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Redfin Estimate for 1720 N Gulick Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $32,000 and $76,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $32K to $77K.