* * Investor Opportunity or Affordable First Home! * * Opportunities like this don't come around often! This charming * * 2-bedroom cottage * * is tucked away in a quiet, private neighborhood on a dead-end street, offering peace and privacy while remaining just minutes from major roads, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Located near * * Hess Park, Mueller, and The Elms * * , this home features numerous updates to the * * kitchen and bathroom * * , plus a * * full basement * * and * * 1-car garage * * , adding value and functionality. Whether you're looking to start or expand your rental portfolio, or you're a first-time homebuyer searching for an affordable place to call home, this property offers incredible potential. Live here now, build equity, and save for your dream home later—or turn it into a solid investment property. * * Features include: * * * 2-bedroom cottage * Updated kitchen and bathroom * Full basement * 1-car garage * Quiet dead-end street * Convenient location close to parks, schools, shopping, and major routes * Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity * * Selling AS IS. * * Don't miss your chance to own this hidden gem with outstanding value and endless possibilities. Schedule your showing today before it's gone! Bring your proof of cash funds!
Martin Luther King, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a residential and civic Decatur neighborhood with a grid of tree-lined blocks and a strong park-and-school presence. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around E Eldorado St and N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, where corner storefronts, service shops, and community institutions set a steady, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward modest mid-century and older frame homes with deep lots and mature shade. Fairview Park reads as the outdoor living room, with open fields and courts shaping daily routines. Millikin University and the Kirkland Fine Arts Center add a cultural current nearby, while the Decatur Area Arts Council keeps local creativity in view. Routes toward the Transfer House and the lakefront tie the area to festivals, trails, and downtown streetscapes.
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Market insights
522 E Johnson Ave · $15,000
DAYS ON MARKET
75 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$15,000
Median list price in this area is $156,034. (940% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Interior features
Gas water heater
Other built-in appliance(s)
Unfinished, partial basement
Bedrooms
Total of 4 rooms (includes bedrooms and living areas)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Includes gas water heater (appliance list otherwise unspecified)
Laundry & utility
Utility details not specified
Flooring
Flooring details not specified
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Gravel road access
Yard on a 0.14-acre lot
Closed-circuit cameras (security feature)
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Detached garage with 1 garage space
Security
Closed-circuit camera(s)
Construction
Vinyl siding exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA information provided
Financial info
Tax details provided separately (not included per instructions)
Other
Zoning: Residential
Electricity and solar
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