Drive-by only. Property requires repairs prior to occupancy in accordance with local ordinance.
2-bedroom, 1-bath home in need of full repairs. The property requires significant work but offers potential for investors or experienced renovators. Ideal for a full rehab or rebuild project.
All properties are acquired through tax sales and sold as-is. While most liens are typically cleared, if any remaining liens or encumbrances are the buyer’s sole responsibility. The seller assumes no liability for any title or lien issues.
Sold for $8,000
$8,000
1079 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
1,020sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1905
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$8/sqft
$1,186 Estimated rent
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,663 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041215353008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $8/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,412
- Annual tax amount: $1,202
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Sold | $8,000+0%$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $7,999-20%$8/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $10,000$10/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,202 +0.8% | $12,412 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,192 +66.5% | $11,972 +71.1% |
| 2022 | $716 +6.4% | $6,996 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $672 | $6,533 +6566.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $98 |
| 2019 | -- | $98 -98.6% |
| 2018 | $722 -2.1% | $6,852 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $737 -1.9% | $7,035 -1% |
| 2016 | $751 +5.2% | $7,107 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $714 | $6,982 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $6,913 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $398 +2.5% | $7,173 -3% |
| 2012 | $388 | $7,395 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,395 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $7,820 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,820 -15.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,299 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,299 |
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Neighborhood: 62522
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