Off Market2357d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs

796 E Elwin Rd

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$158,100

$96/sqft

2Beds

2Baths

1,652Sqft

2 acLot

1930Built

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Character Home

Built 1930 · 96 years of history

Market activity

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2357 days on market

Established listing

$96/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic

So much potential! Adorable bungalow on two acres backing up to Sand Creek conservation area. Detached one car garage with carport. Spacious outbuilding. Mt. Zion School District.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,042/month

Principal & Interest$831

Property Tax$158

Insurance$53

Down payment20% ($31,620)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $126,480 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family

Year Built1930

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

ParkingNo Data

Lot2 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family

Year built1930

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

ConstructionFrame

Water / SewerWell

Parking & Outdoor

BasementPartially finished

Lot2 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

ZoningR-5

Annual tax$2,969

Parcel171601100015

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Breakfast Nook

Appliances

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Wood

Construction

Frame

Room details

1 room detailed

Breakfast Nook

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2357

Est. value$158,100

Est. rent$1,590/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$96

Last sold$95,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Decatur?

3 schools rated nearby

N/A

Mcgaughey Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-2

2.8 mi

Mt Zion Jr High School

Middle • Public • 7-8

3.6 mi

Mt Zion High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.5 mi

Location

Decatur, IL, 62521

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Price history

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 24, 2019Sold$95,000$58CIBR

Aug 22, 2019Pending Sale$104,900$63Brinkoetter, Realtors

Aug 16, 2019Listed For Sale$104,900$63Brinkoetter, Realtors

Sold$95,000

Oct 24, 2019•$58/sqft•CIBR

Pending Sale$104,900

Aug 22, 2019•$63/sqft•Brinkoetter, Realtors

Listed For Sale$104,900

Aug 16, 2019•$63/sqft•Brinkoetter, Realtors

Tax history

18 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$2,969$50,396

Apr 8, 2023$2,886$47,407

Apr 8, 2022$2,765$45,227

Apr 8, 2021$2,615$43,026

Apr 8, 2020$2,532$41,915

Apr 8, 2019$2,908$40,782

Apr 8, 2018$2,797$39,229

Apr 8, 2017$2,743$38,864

Apr 8, 2016$2,759$38,783

Apr 8, 2015$2,628$37,653

Apr 8, 2014$2,492$37,280

Apr 8, 2013$2,532$37,280

Apr 8, 2012$2,448$37,280

Apr 8, 2011—$37,280

Apr 8, 2010—$38,821

Apr 8, 2009—$38,821

Apr 8, 2006——

Apr 8, 2005—$34,616

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$158,100

Est. rent$1,590/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,150/mo

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