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Off Market Oct 2021 for $145K

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277+281 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62523

About this home

* * * 2 GREAT APARTMENT BUILDINGS FOR 1 LOW PRICE $159K * * * TOTAL OF 9 UNITS!! Nice package! 277 W Prairie and 281 W Prairie including fenced area with fruit trees to the West. Total price for all; $159,000! Lots of work done here and looking good! Newer roof, new paint and much more! Check out the staircase and hardwood floors! Appliances stay. Parking front and back. You get a total of 9 apartments (5+4) So close to coffee shop , restaurants, Central Park and more! Downtown living!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Birgitta Bloomer • Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors

Listed by Bruce Campbell • Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors

Bought with John Sellers • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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•Source:CIBR #6214964

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Market trends in 62523, IL

Last updated July 2026

Homes Sold Above List Price

0.0%

Median sale price

$10,500

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 277+281 W Prairie Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$828 (−68.8%)

$2,043 + $6,830

$8,873

2024

$2,650 (+0.8%)

$2,043 + $6,830

$8,873

2023

$2,628 (+16.0%)

$1,905 + $25,469

$27,374

2022

$2,265 (+74.8%)

$1,838 + $24,567

$26,405

2021

$1,296 (−2.1%)

$1,455 + $20,331

$21,786

2020

$1,323 (+3.6%)

$1,381 + $11,213

$12,594

2019

$1,277 (+0.9%)

$1,330 + $10,799

$12,129

2018

$1,266 (−2.3%)

$1,317 + $10,692

$12,009

2017

$1,296 (−1.9%)

$1,321 + $10,727

$12,048

2016

$1,320 (+5.3%)

$1,370 + $11,125

$12,495

2015

$1,254 (+7.6%)

$1,346 + $10,928

$12,274

2014

$1,165 (−1.7%)

$1,333 + $10,820

$12,153

2013

$1,185

$1,383 + $11,226

$12,609

Tax history for 277+281 W Prairie Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$828 (−68.8%)

$2,043 + $6,830

$8,873

2024

$2,650 (+0.8%)

$2,043 + $6,830

$8,873

2023

$2,628 (+16.0%)

$1,905 + $25,469

$27,374

2022

$2,265 (+74.8%)

$1,838 + $24,567

$26,405

2021

$1,296 (−2.1%)

$1,455 + $20,331

$21,786

2020

$1,323 (+3.6%)

$1,381 + $11,213

$12,594

2019

$1,277 (+0.9%)

$1,330 + $10,799

$12,129

2018

$1,266 (−2.3%)

$1,317 + $10,692

$12,009

2017

$1,296 (−1.9%)

$1,321 + $10,727

$12,048

2016

$1,320 (+5.3%)

$1,370 + $11,125

$12,495

2015

$1,254 (+7.6%)

$1,346 + $10,928

$12,274

2014

$1,165 (−1.7%)

$1,333 + $10,820

$12,153

2013

$1,185

$1,383 + $11,226

$12,609

*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

Stories

Lot width

150 ft.

Lot depth

40 ft.

Lot size

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,179

Year built

1925

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-15-279-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 0
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning: MLT

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,326

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
High School: Macarthur

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Wm Bandys Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,179
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-279-002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

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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Decatur, IL • 62523

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Home values near 277+281 W Prairie Ave

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Address	Redfin Estimate
360 West Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$139,205
281 West Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
300 West Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$121,622
366 West Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
273 West Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	—
321 West William St, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$131,078

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