Handyman's Special - This two bedroom, 1040sf home needs some work but it's at a great price where you could afford to make some repairs. The living room is huge with wood floors that could be re-finished beautifully. Nice size bedrooms and kitchen. There's a full - unfinished basement and a one car garage. You get alot of bang for the buck here. Come check it out! Property being sold as-is. Property listed uninsured, without a repair escrow. Not Eligible for 203k. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Come check out this bungalow style home nestled on a corner lot this home offers about 1040sf of living space over a full unfinished basement, a long living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Other amenities include front covered porch, central air and a 1c attached garage. Case # 132-150676 being sold ASIS. Property listed uninsured, without a repair escrow. Not eligible for 203K. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA125781
May 10, 2013
Sold
$7,500
$7/sq ft
Nov 21, 2012
Listed
$12,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$834 (+3.4%)
$675 + $8,265
$8,940
2024
$807 (+0.8%)
$675 + $8,265
$8,940
2023
$800 (+3.7%)
$629 + $7,705
$8,334
2022
$772 (+6.4%)
$607 + $7,432
$8,039
2021
$725 (−2.1%)
$553 + $6,869
$7,422
2020
$740 (+3.6%)
$525 + $6,521
$7,046
2019
$714 (−1.4%)
$506 + $6,280
$6,786
2018
$725 (−2.3%)
$501 + $6,218
$6,719
2017
$742 (−1.9%)
$206 + $6,694
$6,900
2016
$756 (−9.4%)
$213 + $6,943
$7,156
2015
$835 (+7.6%)
$997 + $7,179
$8,176
2014
$776 (−1.6%)
$987 + $7,108
$8,095
2013
$789
$1,024 + $7,375
$8,399
Tax history for 1904 E Prairie
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$834 (+3.4%)
$675 + $8,265
$8,940
2024
$807 (+0.8%)
$675 + $8,265
$8,940
2023
$800 (+3.7%)
$629 + $7,705
$8,334
2022
$772 (+6.4%)
$607 + $7,432
$8,039
2021
$725 (−2.1%)
$553 + $6,869
$7,422
2020
$740 (+3.6%)
$525 + $6,521
$7,046
2019
$714 (−1.4%)
$506 + $6,280
$6,786
2018
$725 (−2.3%)
$501 + $6,218
$6,719
2017
$742 (−1.9%)
$206 + $6,694
$6,900
2016
$756 (−9.4%)
$213 + $6,943
$7,156
2015
$835 (+7.6%)
$997 + $7,179
$8,176
2014
$776 (−1.6%)
$987 + $7,108
$8,095
2013
$789
$1,024 + $7,375
$8,399
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
3,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-13-176-013
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 Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 1040
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Full, Brick/Mortar, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Other
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 80
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1040
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: 1103
Tax Legal Description: S 80' of Lot 11 Blk 3 Urban Place
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Decatur District #61
Location Information
Directions: From Springfield I-72 east, exit 133A towards Decatur, turn right onto 20th
MLS Area Minor: Decatur
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,200 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-13-176-013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Decatur
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1040
Building Area Total: 1040
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1920
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Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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1% 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
$36,000 – $43,000
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