For sale

$52,500

1242 W Marietta St, Decatur, IL 62522

2beds

897sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1942

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$59/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced backyardFreshly painted throughoutBrand-new carpet

Clean, updated and move-in ready! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath Decatur home offers a great opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor. The interior has been freshly painted throughout, including the kitchen cabinets, and features brand-new carpet. The partially finished basement provides additional usable living space, while outside you'll find a fenced backyard and 1-car detached garage. Major recent improvement includes a new roof on the home in 2026. Furnace and A/C ages are unknown; water heater approximately 2006. Whether you're looking for an affordable place to call home or a solid addition to your rental portfolio, this one is ready to go!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main

Bonus room

Description: Flooring: Concrete
Level: Basement

Other

Description: Flooring: Vinyl
Level: Main

Kitchen

Description: Flooring: Vinyl
Level: Main

Living room

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Main Level Primary
Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full,Sump Pump
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 897
Total interior livable area: 897 sqft
Finished area above ground: 728
Finished area below ground: 169

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Fence
Fencing: Yard Fenced

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Dimensions: 45 x 109

Details

Parcel number: 041209437014
Zoning: R-3
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1942

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Hills 2nd Add

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $59/sqft
Tax assessed value: $9,370
Annual tax amount: $542
Date on market: 10/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 9 days
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/21/2026	Listed for sale	$52,500$59/sqft
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10/16/2026	Contingent	$52,500$59/sqft
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10/14/2026	Listed for sale	$52,500$59/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$562 -2.7%	$9,370 +3.7%
2023	$578 -2.7%	$9,039 +9.1%
2022	$594 -0.6%	$8,284 +7.1%
2021	$598 -5.7%	$7,737 +3.8%
2020	$634 +2.6%	$7,452 +1%
2019	$618 +1%	$7,379 -8.1%
2018	$611 +0.5%	$8,033 -2.6%
2017	$608 -0.9%	$8,247 -1%
2016	$614 +3.4%	$8,331 +1.8%
2015	$594 +6.6%	$8,183 -13%
2014	$557 -40.3%	$9,408 -3.6%
2013	$932 +72.2%	$9,762 -3%
2012	$541	$10,064
2011	--	$10,064 -5.4%
2010	--	$10,641
2009	--	$10,641 +10.4%
2006	--	$9,642 +1.1%
2005	--	$9,538