OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2022 for $76K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $485/mo

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1 ba

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960

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273 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62523

About this home

Step Back in Time when you enter this classic Victorian home that has been meticulously maintained and is conveniently located. Majestic living room with wood burning fireplace, original woodwork and Grand Staircase. Spacious dining room has built-in china cabinet (open to pantry for serving). Main floor den with open back staircase. Kitchen is complete with all appliances. Walk-up attic to 3rd floor. 30 x 24 garage is only 2 years old and holds 3 cars. Yard is completely fenced. This unique home is also zoned for Office if you choose to have a home based business. Home in turn-key condition. Selling with 277 W Prairis, 281 W Prairie and 309 W Prairie as a package only.

1900Year Built

6,375 sq ftLot Size

$79Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Sandy McReynolds • Vieweg Real Estate North

Bought with Sandy McReynolds • Vieweg Real Estate North

Source:CIBR #6195775

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Market trends in 62523, IL

Last updated July 2026

Homes Sold Above List Price

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Median sale price

$10,500

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 273 W Prairie Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 19, 2022

Sold

$76,000

$79/sq ft

CIBR #6195775

Feb 18, 2020

Sold

$110,000

$115/sq ft

Jul 30, 2019

Listed

$115,000

$120/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,810 (+3.4%)

$2,172 + $27,942

$30,114

2024

$2,718 (+0.8%)

$2,172 + $27,942

$30,114

2023

$2,695 (+98.8%)

$2,025 + $26,048

$28,073

2022

$1,356 (+6.4%)

$1,953 + $25,126

$27,079

2021

$1,274 (−2.1%)

$1,546 + $11,494

$13,040

2020

$1,301 (+3.6%)

$1,468 + $10,911

$12,379

2019

$1,255 (+0.9%)

$1,414 + $10,509

$11,923

2018

$1,244 (+209.5%)

$1,400 + $10,405

$11,805

2017

$402 (+2.1%)

$1,405 + $10,439

$11,844

2016

$394 (−1.5%)

$1,458 + $10,827

$12,285

2015

$400 (+3.6%)

$1,432 + $9,308

$10,740

2014

$386 (+2.2%)

$1,418 + $9,216

$10,634

2013

$378

$1,471 + $9,562

$11,033

Tax history for 273 W Prairie Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,810 (+3.4%)

$2,172 + $27,942

$30,114

2024

$2,718 (+0.8%)

$2,172 + $27,942

$30,114

2023

$2,695 (+98.8%)

$2,025 + $26,048

$28,073

2022

$1,356 (+6.4%)

$1,953 + $25,126

$27,079

2021

$1,274 (−2.1%)

$1,546 + $11,494

$13,040

2020

$1,301 (+3.6%)

$1,468 + $10,911

$12,379

2019

$1,255 (+0.9%)

$1,414 + $10,509

$11,923

2018

$1,244 (+209.5%)

$1,400 + $10,405

$11,805

2017

$402 (+2.1%)

$1,405 + $10,439

$11,844

2016

$394 (−1.5%)

$1,458 + $10,827

$12,285

2015

$400 (+3.6%)

$1,432 + $9,308

$10,740

2014

$386 (+2.2%)

$1,418 + $9,216

$10,634

2013

$378

$1,471 + $9,562

$11,033

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

Office District

This district is designed to permit and encourage the compatible development of professional, office, and institutional uses in areas which are suitable for such activities.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Bank
Day care facility
Laundromat
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Senior
Office
Medical office
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 960

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WM BANDYS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 960
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 960
Building Sq. Ft: 1,920
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 0007 B 05 WM BANDYS ADD E 1 1/4 LT 8 & ALL TIF 150X42.5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,375
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1463
Depth Footage: 42.5
Front Footage: 150
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,375 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-279-003

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

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Schools

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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, 20 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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281 West Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	—

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321 West William St, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$131,078

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