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Off Market Aug 2021 for $45K

$90,891

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $358/mo

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2,144

sq ft

1953 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

This house has a lot of potential! Glassed in front porch great to enjoy most of the year. 2 bedrooms are nice size with plenty of closet space. Upstairs the dormer runs the full length of the house with original hardwood floors, high ceilings and loads of storage in the floored attic area. Rec room in basement and a 3/4 bath plus a fruit cellar. Extra large fencecd back yard with a storage shed. Basement has waterproofing system. Owner in a nursing but home is occupied. House being sold as is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$42Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Kathy York • Vieweg Real Estate North

Bought with R. Kent Portis • Vieweg Real Estate North

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•Source:CIBR #6210396

Redfin Estimate

$90,891

$46K since sold in August 2021$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 24.4% higher than the average sale price ($73K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$43,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 7, 2025
$79,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,836 sq ft
2133 E Moore St, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$60,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,667 sq ft
1951 E Florida Ct, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$104,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
245 S 20th St, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$71,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,817 sq ft
1202 Florida Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$80,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,457 sq ft
683 S 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521

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Market trends in 62521, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$155K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

175

5 MoM

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Sale history for 1953 E Johns Ave

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,116 (+3.4%)

$3,147 + $19,522

$22,669

2024

$2,046 (+165.1%)

$3,147 + $19,522

$22,669

2022

$772 (+18.7%)

$2,830 + $17,555

$20,385

2021

$650 (+4.9%)

$2,576 + $15,668

$18,244

2020

$620 (+5.7%)

$2,445 + $14,874

$17,319

2019

$586 (−25.6%)

$2,355 + $14,325

$16,680

2018

$788 (−5.9%)

$2,332 + $14,183

$16,515

2017

$838 (−3.2%)

$2,333 + $16,170

$18,503

2016

$865 (+7.9%)

$2,419 + $16,771

$19,190

2015

$802 (+260.0%)

$2,376 + $16,474

$18,850

2014

$223 (−71.7%)

$2,352 + $16,311

$18,663

2013

$786

$2,440 + $16,924

$19,364

Tax history for 1953 E Johns Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,116 (+3.4%)

$3,147 + $19,522

$22,669

2024

$2,046 (+165.1%)

$3,147 + $19,522

$22,669

2022

$772 (+18.7%)

$2,830 + $17,555

$20,385

2021

$650 (+4.9%)

$2,576 + $15,668

$18,244

2020

$620 (+5.7%)

$2,445 + $14,874

$17,319

2019

$586 (−25.6%)

$2,355 + $14,325

$16,680

2018

$788 (−5.9%)

$2,332 + $14,183

$16,515

2017

$838 (−3.2%)

$2,333 + $16,170

$18,503

2016

$865 (+7.9%)

$2,419 + $16,771

$19,190

2015

$802 (+260.0%)

$2,376 + $16,474

$18,850

2014

$223 (−71.7%)

$2,352 + $16,311

$18,663

2013

$786

$2,440 + $16,924

$19,364

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

896

Year built

1950

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-13-328-012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

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: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Glass Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2144
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,344
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop, Outbuilding

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 : 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $586

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Muffley
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Johns Hill
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Eisenhower

Location Information
Directions: S 22nd to right on Johns
Subdivision Name: Terrace Gardens Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-13-328-012

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 • 1.5mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

1% 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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$87,000 – $105,000

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Home values near 1953 E Johns Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1952 East Johns Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$98,319
1943 East Johns Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$107,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
1930 East Johns Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$34,146
1963 East Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1073 Sq. Ft.	$52,097

Address	Redfin Estimate
1929 East Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 945 Sq. Ft.	$59,653
401 South 20th St, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$53,719

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