Est. $1,091 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 853 Harper Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6258852
May 23, 2026
Sold
$110,000
$49/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Listed
$110,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 2016
Sold
$40,000
$18/sq ft
CIBR #6154819
Mar 24, 2016
Sold
$27,600
$12/sq ft
Nov 16, 2015
Listed
$29,900
$13/sq ft
Ranch on dead end street. Newer windows and roof. 2 car detached garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Appliances stay. Fire vplace in Living room.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,490 (+6.3%)
$1,609 + $20,353
$21,962
2024
$1,401 (+2.4%)
$1,609 + $20,353
$21,962
2023
$1,368 (+10.5%)
$1,500 + $18,974
$20,474
2022
$1,238 (+10.3%)
$1,447 + $18,302
$19,749
2021
$1,123
$1,317 + $16,496
$17,813
2020
$1,122 (+4.2%)
$1,250 + $15,660
$16,910
2019
$1,077 (−7.5%)
$1,204 + $15,082
$16,286
2018
$1,165 (−3.7%)
$1,192 + $14,933
$16,125
2017
$1,209 (+70.3%)
$1,314 + $15,770
$17,084
2016
$710 (+441.9%)
$1,363 + $16,356
$17,719
2015
$131 (+5.9%)
$1,339 + $16,067
$17,406
2014
$124 (−80.9%)
$1,326 + $15,908
$17,234
2013
$646
$1,376 + $16,505
$17,881
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,352 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,123
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-03-379-004
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2246
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,123
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,123
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Cement 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 : 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,401
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: OAKLAND TO HARRISON
Subdivision Name: Robert S Sheppard & Sons 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,123
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,352 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-03-379-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Parsons Accelerated School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 105° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62526
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$104,000 – $126,000
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