For Sale11d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
1039 E William St
Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County
$2,500
$2/sqft
-$1,500 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,212Sqft
0.14 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Not Applicable
62521
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Opportunity awaits with this Decatur property situated on a residential lot with utilities available. The existing structure is in distressed condition and will require significant renovation or removal. No interior access is available. Property is being sold as-is, where-is. Buyer to perform all due diligence prior to submitting an offer. This property may be best suited for investors, builders, or redevelopment opportunities. Convenient location with access to local amenities.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$16/month
Principal & Interest$13
Property Tax$3
Insurance$1
Down payment20% ($500)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot6,080 sqft
Days on Zillow11 Days
Price/sqft$2
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleOther
Year built1900
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofOther
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDirt Driveway
BasementUnfinished,Partial
FencingFenced
Lot6,080 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62521
Annual tax$348
Parcel041214252007
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Softener Rented
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Dirt Driveway
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market11
Tax rate2.18%
Price/sqft$2
On marketMar 26, 2026
PostedMar 26, 2026
Last sold$1,400
MLS statusPrice Change
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days6
Views474
Favorites23
How are the schools in Decatur?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Decatur, IL, 62521
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$2,500$2MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2026Price Change$4,000$3MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 26, 2026Listed For Sale$10,000$8MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2026Listing Removed$10,000$8eXp Realty
Mar 24, 2026Listed For Sale$10,000$8MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 23, 2026Pending Sale$10,000$8MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 22, 2026Listed For Sale$10,000$8MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 4, 2026Sold$1,400$1Public Record
Feb 6, 2026Price Change$6,750$6Owner
Jan 26, 2026Price Change$6,999$6Owner
Jan 19, 2026Price Change$7,999$7Owner
Jan 15, 2026Listed For Sale$10,000$8Owner
Price Change$2,500
Apr 6, 2026•$2/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$4,000
Apr 4, 2026•$3/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$10,000
Mar 26, 2026•$8/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$10,000
Mar 24, 2026•$8/sqft•eXp Realty
Listed For Sale$10,000
Mar 24, 2026•$8/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$10,000
Mar 23, 2026•$8/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$10,000
Mar 22, 2026•$8/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,400
Mar 4, 2026•$1/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$6,750
Feb 6, 2026•$6/sqft•Owner
Price Change$6,999
Jan 26, 2026•$6/sqft•Owner
Price Change$7,999
Jan 19, 2026•$7/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$10,000
Jan 15, 2026•$8/sqft•Owner
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$349$3,605
Apr 7, 2023$346$3,477
Apr 7, 2022$333$3,258
Apr 7, 2021$313$3,043
Apr 7, 2020$320$2,931
Apr 7, 2019$309$2,902
Apr 7, 2018$377$3,576
Apr 7, 2017$385$3,671
Apr 7, 2016$392$3,708
Apr 7, 2015$372$3,642
Apr 7, 2014$348$3,606
Apr 7, 2013—$96
Apr 7, 2012—$98
Apr 7, 2011—$98
Apr 7, 2010—$4,078
Apr 7, 2009—$4,078
Apr 7, 2006—$3,697
Apr 7, 2005—$3,697
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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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