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Sold for $121,500
    • $121,500

    517 N Carolina Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

    2beds
    1,496sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1947
    6,969 Square Feet Lot
    $128,000 Zestimate®
    $81/sqft
    $1,165 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $128,000

    $108,000 - $152,000

    $1,165/mo

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    What's special

    Finished basementFront porchHi efficiency furnaceRec roomInterior with fresh paint
    Do you believe in 2nd chances? This sold within hours, but back on market due to buyer financing. Move in ready, finished basement, pride of ownership. Minutes to interstate access for commuters, & Fairview Park for trail access, dog park. Yard is bursting with perennials. Some recent improvements- most interior fresh paint, roof 2022, house siding, gutters 2023, Attic windows 2023 (others previous)).All appliances stay=big savings. Deck for grilling, porch for sitting .Walk up attic partially floored for storage. Basement is a great hideout for too hot or too cold weather. It has a rec room, walk in closet/den/office, large laundry/utility combo, and a furnace/storage room that could be a play room or hobby room. Hi efficiency furnace. LL makes a great hideout when it is too hot or too cold outside. Also has a concrete storm room under porch. Super nice garage approx 24x22 and carport. This should check all the boxes ! * Iris photos taken prior to marketing

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    Listed by:

    L Jeannie Mayfield 217-875-8081,

    Glenda Williamson Realty

    Bought with:

    Abby Golladay, 475169538

    Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252049MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bedroom
    • Description: Flooring: Carpet
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.2
    Bedroom
    • Description: Flooring: Wood
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10.4
    Den
    • Level: Lower
    • Dimensions: 10 x 9.6
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    • Dimensions: 20 x 12.6
    Other
    • Features: Tub Shower
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Description: Flooring: Vinyl
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.6
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 17.8 x 13.7
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Main Level Primary
    • Windows: Replacement Windows
    • Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full,Sump Pump
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,496
    • Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 896
    • Finished area below ground: 600

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Carport spaces: 1
    • Covered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Shed, Workshop
    • Fencing: Yard Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,969 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 x 139
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 041217105014
    • Zoning: RES
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Basement
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1947

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
    • Subdivision: Hillcrest 2nd Add
    Location
    • Region: Decatur

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $81/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $19,183
    • Annual tax amount: $1,276
    • Date on market: 6/11/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 19 days
    • Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/1/2025Sold$121,500+1.3%$81/sqft
    Source: CIBR #6252049 Report a problem
    7/17/2025Contingent$120,000$80/sqft
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    7/14/2025Listed for sale$120,000$80/sqft
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    6/27/2025Pending sale$120,000$80/sqft
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    6/12/2025Contingent$120,000$80/sqft
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    6/11/2025Listed for sale$120,000+84.6%$80/sqft
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    4/14/2009Sold$65,000$43/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,276 +2.6%$19,183 +3.7%
    2023$1,244 +9.4%$18,504 +8.1%
    2022$1,138 +10.7%$17,123 +7.1%
    2021$1,028 +0.2%$15,991 +3.8%
    2020$1,026 +4.3%$15,401 +1%
    2019$983 +1%$15,248 0%
    2018$974 -3.7%$15,251 -2.6%
    2017$1,012 -2.5%$15,659 -1%
    2016$1,038 +6.4%$15,819 +1.8%
    2015$975 +8.4%$15,539 +1%
    2014$900 -5.4%$15,386 -3.6%
    2013$951 -2.4%$15,963 -3%
    2012$974 $16,457
    2011-- $16,457 -9.5%
    2010-- $18,189
    2009-- $18,189 +10.4%
    2006-- $16,480 +13.5%
    2005-- $14,520
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 62522

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    • 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.

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