**Investor Opportunity or Affordable First Home!**
Opportunities like this don't come around often! This charming **2-bedroom cottage** is tucked away in a quiet, private neighborhood on a dead-end street, offering peace and privacy while remaining just minutes from major roads, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.
Located near **Hess Park, Mueller, and The Elms**, this home features numerous updates to the **kitchen and bathroom**, plus a **full basement** and **1-car garage**, adding value and functionality.
Whether you're looking to start or expand your rental portfolio, or you're a first-time homebuyer searching for an affordable place to call home, this property offers incredible potential. Live here now, build equity, and save for your dream home later—or turn it into a solid investment property.
**Features include:**
* 2-bedroom cottage
* Updated kitchen and bathroom
* Full basement
* 1-car garage
* Quiet dead-end street
* Convenient location close to parks, schools, shopping, and major routes
* Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity
**Selling AS IS.** Don't miss your chance to own this hidden gem with outstanding value and endless possibilities. Schedule your showing today before it's gone! Bring your proof of cash funds!
For sale
$15,000
522 E Johnson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
2beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$16/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet dead-end streetUpdated kitchenFull basement
- 92 days
- 586
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Renee Sommer 217-668-2321,
County Line Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259216
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 24
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Other
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 912
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 912
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041211105029
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
- Subdivision: Stares Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $16/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,094
- Annual tax amount: $610
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $15,000-40%$16/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6259216 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $25,000+25%$27/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2023 | Price change | $750-6.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $800$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $20,000-20%$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $25,000+2400%$27/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2005 | Sold | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
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Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
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.
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