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Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$54Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tracy Slater• Keller Williams Realty - Decatur
Bought with Isabella Carver• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Amazing Opportunity - This property is located in a very nice location. .. Opportunity to make sweat equity. Need a little work, but spacious and has great potential. Selling in 'as is' condition. .. Appx. Lot Size 62.3 x 134.4 x 84.1 x 197.7
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11580618
Mar 11, 2011
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$639 (−50.6%)
$5,126 + $9,999
$15,125
2024
$1,294 (+12.1%)
$5,126 + $9,999
$15,125
2023
$1,155 (+10.8%)
$4,958 + $19,343
$24,301
2022
$1,042 (+38.8%)
$4,607 + $17,973
$22,580
2021
$751 (−19.7%)
$4,261 + $16,625
$20,886
2020
$935 (+20.6%)
$4,106 + $16,021
$20,127
2019
$775 (−5.1%)
$4,002 + $15,617
$19,619
2018
$817 (+2.8%)
$3,924 + $15,312
$19,236
2017
$795 (+3.1%)
$3,838 + $14,977
$18,815
2016
$771 (+3.5%)
$3,789 + $14,783
$18,572
2015
$745 (+6.6%)
$3,740 + $14,593
$18,333
2014
$699 (−59.2%)
$3,740 + $14,593
$18,333
2013
$1,714
$3,740 + $14,593
$18,333
Tax history for 1824 S Richmond Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$639 (−50.6%)
$5,126 + $9,999
$15,125
2024
$1,294 (+12.1%)
$5,126 + $9,999
$15,125
2023
$1,155 (+10.8%)
$4,958 + $19,343
$24,301
2022
$1,042 (+38.8%)
$4,607 + $17,973
$22,580
2021
$751 (−19.7%)
$4,261 + $16,625
$20,886
2020
$935 (+20.6%)
$4,106 + $16,021
$20,127
2019
$775 (−5.1%)
$4,002 + $15,617
$19,619
2018
$817 (+2.8%)
$3,924 + $15,312
$19,236
2017
$795 (+3.1%)
$3,838 + $14,977
$18,815
2016
$771 (+3.5%)
$3,789 + $14,783
$18,572
2015
$745 (+6.6%)
$3,740 + $14,593
$18,333
2014
$699 (−59.2%)
$3,740 + $14,593
$18,333
2013
$1,714
$3,740 + $14,593
$18,333
*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
1.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,072
Year built
1962
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-19-376-027
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 1
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1509
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,072
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
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: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.26
Lot Size Dimensions: 62.3 x 134.4 x 84.1 x 197.7
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,294
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: Lost Bridge Rd. across lake to Maryland to Richmond Ct.
Subdivision Name: East Lynn
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,072
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-19-376-027
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 • 0.2mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$77,000 – $94,000
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