This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Decatur offers 900 sq ft of living space in good condition, needing only kitchen cabinets to make it your own. With a low down payment and flexible monthly terms, it's perfect for first-time buyers or investors looking for a
Presenting 1737 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521 a clean and well-kept 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering 900 sq ft of living space. With a $1,000 down payment and flexible monthly terms, this property is perfect for first-time buyers or investors looking for a solid home that needs only light finishing work.
Financing Details:
Down Payment: $1,000
Monthly Payment: $805
Closing costs: $200
Property Highlights
Needs kitchen cabinets, giving you the opportunity to customize your own style
Good overall condition throughout the home
Functional layout with comfortable room sizes
Easy-to-maintain property ideal for buyers or investors
Neighborhood & Location Perks
Located in Decatur, this property offers:
Proximity to schools, grocery stores, and local conveniences
Easy access to main roads for commuting
Established residential neighborhood
Close to parks, recreation, and community amenities
Growing rental demand in the area
Why Invest Here?
Low down payment makes entry affordable
Minimal renovation needed just add cabinets and move in
Strong rental potential in Decatur's steady housing market
Great opportunity for customization
Perfect for buy-and-hold investors, first-time buyers, or anyone seeking an affordable home
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1737 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$43,100 Zestimate®
$32/sqft
$844 Estimated rent
Home value
$43,100
$31,000 - $58,000
$844/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 041213357005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $32/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,869
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2026 | Listing removed | $805$1/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $805-1.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $815-4.1%$1/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $28,500-9.5%$32/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $850+21.4%$1/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Sold | $31,500+34%$35/sqft |
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| 12/16/2024 | Sold | $23,500$26/sqft |
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| 2/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $700$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $6,869 +3.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $6,626 +6.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $6,208 +7.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $5,797 +3.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $5,584 +1% |
| 2019 | -- | $5,529 -14.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $6,479 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $697 | $6,652 -1% |
| 2016 | -- | $6,720 +1.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $6,601 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $6,536 -3.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $6,781 -3% |
| 2012 | -- | $6,991 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,991 -7.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $7,568 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,568 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,857 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,857 |
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Neighborhood: 62521
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Muffley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62521
- 1737 E Whitmer St