SOLD SEP 3, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$125,600

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2,139

sq ft

1970 Barding Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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* Back on Market At No Fault of Seller! Now offered well-below appraised value! * Welcome to 1970 Barding Ave. — a spacious ranch home located on Decatur’s northwest end near the Home Park area! Offering over 2,000 square feet of living space, this property features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a private master suite with an attached bath and walk-in closet. The living room showcases cathedral ceilings, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy year-round views from the sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard. The partially finished basement adds even more functional space with a cozy fireplace and built-in bar area. Additional highlights include vinyl siding, a poured concrete foundation, high-efficiency HVAC system, and a new roof for added peace of mind. Spacious, functional, and located in a great area — this home is ready for its next owner looking to build equity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

9,660 sq ftLot Size

$59Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Austin Deaton • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Angela Castelli • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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•Source:CIBR #6258427

Redfin Estimate

$136,804

$11K since sold in September 2026$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10% lower than the average sale price ($152K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$182,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,716 sq ft
1919 Carl Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$155,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,359 sq ft
2326 N Longwood Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD FEB 23, 2026
$127,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,058 sq ft
1950 Barding Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$128,900
D
3 beds3 baths1,643 sq ft
1611 W Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$132,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,090 sq ft
2105 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$187,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,266 sq ft
2198 Gary Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$132K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

117

11 MoM

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Est. $1,581 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 1970 Barding Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6258427

Sep 3, 2026

Sold

$125,600

$59/sq ft

Jul 31, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 23, 2026

Relisted

—

Jun 15, 2026

Pending

—

May 29, 2026

Contingent

—

May 26, 2026

Price Changed

$120,000

$56/sq ft

May 13, 2026

Listed

$130,000

$61/sq ft

CIBR #6202760

Sep 28, 2020

Sold

$83,900

$39/sq ft

Jul 13, 2020

Listed

$85,000

$40/sq ft

+24

So much opportunity in this 3 bedroom Ranch in Home Park. Master bedroom has a bathroom with shower, and downstairs bathroom has a half bath. Large living room and family room downstairs. Separate Dining space. 2 car attached garage. Large backyard. Listed approx. $30,000 below assessed tax value. Home needs some TLC, but has had some improvements over the time the homeowner had lived there. Wet Bar downstairs and 2 bonus rooms to be used however necessary. Large unfinished are in basement as well.

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,636 (+4.6%)

$7,054 + $37,905

$44,959

2024

$3,476 (+1.5%)

$7,054 + $37,905

$44,959

2023

$3,426 (+39.9%)

$6,576 + $35,336

$41,912

2022

$2,449 (+8.4%)

$6,343 + $34,085

$40,428

2021

$2,260 (−23.3%)

$5,774 + $23,686

$29,460

2020

$2,947 (+4.0%)

$5,481 + $22,485

$27,966

2019

$2,832 (−0.5%)

$5,279 + $32,731

$38,010

2018

$2,848 (−3.3%)

$5,227 + $32,407

$37,634

2017

$2,945 (+43.1%)

$5,260 + $32,842

$38,102

2016

$2,059 (+3.4%)

$5,455 + $34,063

$39,518

2015

$1,991 (+6.6%)

$5,359 + $33,461

$38,820

2014

$1,868 (+2.0%)

$5,306 + $33,130

$38,436

2013

$1,831

$5,505 + $34,374

$39,879

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

138 ft.

Lot depth

70 ft.

Lot size

9,660 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,036

Year built

1985

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-04-355-010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2139
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,480
Below Grade Finished Area: 659
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 Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Zoning: MUN

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,476

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,036
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,660 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-04-355-010

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

4/10 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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Estimated sale price

$130,000 – $158,000

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Home values near 1970 Barding Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1960 Barding Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$170,110
2040 Barding Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$152,826

Address	Redfin Estimate
1950 Barding Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2058 Sq. Ft.	$125,338
2010 Barding Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2313 Sq. Ft.	$180,052

Address	Redfin Estimate
2050 Barding Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$146,365
1940 Barding Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$165,536

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