For Sale185d on marketHistoric · 166 yrs
1135 E Locust St
Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County
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2Beds
1Baths
886Sqft
0.14 acLot
1860Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1860 · 166 years of history
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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185 days on market
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1860 · Historic
Submit All Offers on Auction Dot Com Welcome to 1135 E Locust St, Decatur, IL-a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering historic charm and plenty of potential. This ranch home features a practical layout that's ready for your personal touch. The home sits on a spacious lot, providing room for outdoor living or gardening. Inside, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and a bright living area. The unfinished basement adds valuable storage space and the opportunity to customize as you see fit. Conveniently located on Decatur's east side, this property offers quick access to schools, parks, shopping, and main routes around town. With its affordable taxes and versatile floor plan, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to restore and reimagine a classic. If you're looking for an affordable home with charm and promise, this property is the one! Exterior showing (curb viewing) only. NO inside showings available, no more inside pictures available. No contingencies will be accepted. Cash sale only. Sold "where is and as is" Please do your due diligence to verify all details.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two comfortable bedrooms, versatile floor plan, and spacious lot as key attractions of this home.
At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1860
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot6,098 sqft
Days on Zillow185 Days
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1860
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes
BasementUnfinished,Partial
Lot6,098 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62521
Annual tax$383
Parcel041211259006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market185
Est. rent$901/mo
Tax rate2.18%
On marketOct 3, 2025
PostedOct 3, 2025
MLS statusAuction
MLS updatedApr 5, 2026
Tour days6
Views53
How are the schools in Decatur?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Decatur, IL, 62521
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 3, 2025Listed For Sale——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2025Listing Removed$19,900$22MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 18, 2025Listed For Sale$19,900$22MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale—
Oct 3, 20250•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$19,900
Oct 3, 2025•$22/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$19,900
Aug 18, 2025•$22/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024—$102
Apr 7, 2023$383$3,845
Apr 7, 2022$354$3,465
Apr 7, 2021$333$3,237
Apr 7, 2020$340$3,118
Apr 7, 2019$328$3,088
Apr 7, 2018$341$3,237
Apr 7, 2017$348$3,324
Apr 7, 2016$355$3,358
Apr 7, 2015$337$3,299
Apr 7, 2014$315$3,266
Apr 7, 2013$324$3,389
Apr 7, 2012$353$3,494
Apr 7, 2011—$3,494
Apr 7, 2010—$3,694
Apr 7, 2009—$3,694
Apr 7, 2006—$3,240
Apr 7, 2005—$3,240
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Local context around this listing
Decatur, IL • Macon County
Nearby cities
ArgentaBlue MoundDalton CityDecaturMaconMaroaMount ZionNiantic
Nearby zip codes
62521625226252362524625256252662532
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