Attention Investors: This traditional 3 bedroom with BIG detached 2.5 garage offers opportunity! Standing proud on a large double lot on the edge of the neighborhood, the striped-design on the brick exterior, original hardwood floors, built-ins and unique moldings tell a story about this home! Updates include electrical main panel and plumbing in 2020. Repairs to drywall, including the kitchen ceiling are needed but this house is a great candidate for someone handy to make it whole again. Note the lot includes parcel 04-13-18-151-017.
Sold for $32,000
$32,000
255 N 27th St, Decatur, IL 62521
3beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.42 Acres Lot
$32,200 Zestimate®
$21/sqft
$1,224 Estimated rent
Home value
$32,200
$29,000 - $36,000
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Large double lotOriginal hardwood floorsUnique moldings
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Listed by:
Tasha Cohen 217-450-8500,
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with:
Sandra Yelovich, 475180564
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259235
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Width: 11
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Length: 23
Porch
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 041318151018
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Eastlake Sub
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $21/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $15,280
- Annual tax amount: $1,530
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $32,000-19.8%$21/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $39,900$26/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $39,900-11.1%$26/sqft |
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| 6/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $44,900+52.2%$29/sqft |
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| 7/6/2015 | Sold | $29,500+23.4%$19/sqft |
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| 6/1/2015 | Sold | $23,900-56.5%$15/sqft |
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| 12/16/2011 | Listing removed | $54,900$35/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Bagley & Assoc. #185521 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2011 | Price change | $54,900-8.3%$35/sqft |
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| 9/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $59,900$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,479 +0.8% | $15,280 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,467 +5.6% | $14,739 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $1,389 +6.4% | $13,579 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,305 -2.1% | $12,682 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,333 +3.6% | $12,214 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,286 +7.1% | $12,094 +6% |
| 2018 | $1,201 -14.7% | $11,409 -15.1% |
| 2017 | $1,408 -1.9% | $13,445 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,435 +32.9% | $13,583 +28.6% |
| 2015 | $1,080 -14.9% | $10,565 -20.2% |
| 2014 | $1,269 -3.2% | $13,238 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $1,311 -0.6% | $13,736 -3% |
| 2012 | $1,319 | $14,161 |
| 2011 | -- | $14,161 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $14,974 |
| 2009 | -- | $14,974 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $13,568 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,568 |
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Neighborhood: 62521
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Michael E Baum Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62521
- 255 N 27th St
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