Very cool cottage style home combined with old time neighborhood living. 511 Decatur features a large living room (27X13) with stone covered wood burning fireplace plus space for a home office featuring a hardwood accent wall. The centrally located dining room (15.5X13) has newer hardwood floor. The spacious kitchen has everything today's homeowner desires with tile flooring (2021). The two main level bedrooms have full baths attached plus large closets -- the upper bedroom has an additional room connected to it as well as a full bath. Between the garage and house is a nicely finished mudroom -- the flexible sun room has its own heat and air. You will be surprised by the unique spaces and various upgrades like windows (2012), air conditioning equipment (2020), water heater (2008), roof (2010), dishwasher (2021), garbage disposal (2020), and privacy fence (2015). The backyard has a nice patio&deck and storm shelter . Home warranty included. Call your agent of choice today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1887Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$97Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Neal• ME Realty
Bought with Pamela Schreiner• Werth & Assoc, REALTORS
Just too cute to pass up! Lovely cottage style home has been well taken care of by its owners, and it shows! This home is 3 to 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths! The large living room (27X13) is home to a nice wood fireplace along with new carpet (2013). The fireplace had a new damper, liner and tuck-pointed (2004). Just off living room is another large room with adjoining full bath that could be used as a family room or the 4th bedroom. The dining room is centrally located just off kitchen, with cute side porch for morning coffee. Also on main floor is the master suite with large closet and full bath. The kitchen has abundance of cabinets and counter top. New Stainless Steel appliances (2014, Refrigerator-Fridgedare, Range & dishwasher-Maytag) are to stay with property, and have remainder of warranty. All new tilt out thermal windows through out house and basement (2001 & 2009). Water Softner (2006) stays. Washer and Dryer will stay-Maytag Neptune, front loader. Also, there is a GE freezer that will stay with property. Nice for storage (30X25), with inside access, the Basement has Washer & Dryer, that will stay. and other Mechanicals. Furnace-High Eff 80% (new motor 2008), Water softener (2006) and Central Air (2008). Basement also has outside access and attached storm shelter. The outside has many perennials in the yard, brick patio, and the greenhouse not presently in use, but could be easily functional. Garage has opener, with loads of extra storage area directly behind it. Th
Public Records
Aug 7, 1998
Sold
$84,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,637 (+5.2%)
$11,450 + $46,400
$57,850
2024
$4,406 (+5.7%)
$11,450 + $46,400
$57,850
2023
$4,167 (+3.5%)
$10,700 + $43,360
$54,060
2022
$4,024 (+4.5%)
$9,910 + $40,150
$50,060
2021
$3,852 (+21.7%)
$9,260 + $37,520
$46,780
2020
$3,166 (+2.5%)
$8,890 + $36,020
$44,910
2019
$3,087 (+1.2%)
$8,590 + $28,580
$37,170
2018
$3,052 (+0.6%)
$8,590 + $28,580
$37,170
2017
$3,034 (+2.7%)
$8,420 + $28,020
$36,440
2016
$2,955 (+1.4%)
$8,420 + $28,020
$36,440
2015
$2,914 (+3.1%)
$8,410 + $27,990
$36,400
2014
$2,825 (−1.1%)
$8,540 + $26,230
$34,770
2013
$2,858
$8,340 + $25,610
$33,950
Tax history for 511 Decatur St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,637 (+5.2%)
$11,450 + $46,400
$57,850
2024
$4,406 (+5.7%)
$11,450 + $46,400
$57,850
2023
$4,167 (+3.5%)
$10,700 + $43,360
$54,060
2022
$4,024 (+4.5%)
$9,910 + $40,150
$50,060
2021
$3,852 (+21.7%)
$9,260 + $37,520
$46,780
2020
$3,166 (+2.5%)
$8,890 + $36,020
$44,910
2019
$3,087 (+1.2%)
$8,590 + $28,580
$37,170
2018
$3,052 (+0.6%)
$8,590 + $28,580
$37,170
2017
$3,034 (+2.7%)
$8,420 + $28,020
$36,440
2016
$2,955 (+1.4%)
$8,420 + $28,020
$36,440
2015
$2,914 (+3.1%)
$8,410 + $27,990
$36,400
2014
$2,825 (−1.1%)
$8,540 + $26,230
$34,770
2013
$2,858
$8,340 + $25,610
$33,950
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1887
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Logan County
APN
0825531000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1425
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 550
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area: 160
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: No
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 13.5
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 11
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: No
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 13.9
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: No
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 13.5
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 13.5
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 27
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 13.9
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 Length: 15.5
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Dining Room
Room 10 Width: 13.9
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Tile
Room 11 Length: 15.5
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 11
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Other
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Tile
Room 13 Length: 16
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Additional Room
Room 13 Width: 10
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 14 Length: 13.5
Room 14 Level: Upper
Room 14 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 14 Width: 13.5
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Replacement Windows
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 92x150
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1975
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: 3165.68
Tax Legal Description: 8-2299 NW 12 ft LOT 4 & all lots 5&6 block 32 Latham & Gillett's addn to Lincoln
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School District #27
High School: Lincoln Comm District #404
Middle Or Junior School: Lincoln Jr High
Location Information
Directions: From South Kickapoo Street go East on Decatur Street 511 is on the South side
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Lincoln
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: —
County: Logan County
APN: 0825531000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Lincoln
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2135
Building Area Total: 1975
Year Built: 1887
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Schools
Washington-Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Lincoln Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Lincoln Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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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
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$197,000 – $239,000
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