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Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$91Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kristie Tindall• KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Bought with Brittany Rathje• Main Place Real Estate
Est. $1,056 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 831 S Jefferson Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6257776
Jun 24, 2026
Sold
$175,000
$91/sq ft
May 14, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2026
Price Changed
$188,000
$98/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Listed
$191,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,268 (+4.4%)
$5,620 + $39,087
$44,707
2024
$3,130 (+7.9%)
$5,620 + $39,087
$44,707
2023
$2,901 (+6.8%)
$5,436 + $36,708
$42,144
2022
$2,717 (−11.1%)
$5,051 + $34,109
$39,160
2021
$3,057 (−2.5%)
$4,672 + $31,550
$36,222
2020
$3,135 (+5.0%)
$4,502 + $30,404
$34,906
2019
$2,985 (+4.1%)
$4,388 + $29,636
$34,024
2018
$2,869 (+1.4%)
$4,302 + $29,058
$33,360
2017
$2,830 (−0.1%)
$4,208 + $28,421
$32,629
2016
$2,833 (+5.1%)
$4,154 + $28,053
$32,207
2015
$2,695 (+6.6%)
$4,101 + $27,693
$31,794
2014
$2,528 (+2.0%)
$4,101 + $27,693
$31,794
2013
$2,478
$4,101 + $27,693
$31,794
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,236
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-20-227-014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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
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
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1915
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,258
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Other
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 : 0.15
Lot Size Dimensions: 100*65
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning: MUN
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,130
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
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur or West- Take Rt 36 to N County Club Rd then slight Right onto Cantrell then onto Jefferson Dr. (If coming from further East take Rt 36 to Airport Rd to Cantrell to Jefferson)
Subdivision Name: Thomas Jefferson Estates
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,236
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-20-227-014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
18/100 Car-Dependent31/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62521
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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