Sold91d on marketHistoric · 98 yrs
523 S Fairview Ave
Decatur, IL, 62522 • 62522 • Macon County
$46,500
$39/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,200Sqft
0.1 acLot
1928Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1928 · 98 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Family/Living/Great Room · Wood Burning
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Listed 91 days ago · 7 views
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91 days on market
Established listing
$39/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1928 · Historic
Awesome fixer upper with a brand new roof and brand new central air plus furnace! It needs a little bit of TLC paint and flooring would go a long way in this home.. Very solid home. This home also has a security system. :)
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$303/month
Principal & Interest$241
Property Tax$47
Insurance$16
Down payment20% ($9,300)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $37,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1928
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingNo Data
Lot4,356 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1928
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot4,356 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62522
ZoningRES
Annual tax$500
Parcel041216408017
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Fireplace
Main Level Primary
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Heating
Forced Air
Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family/Living/Great Room
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Exterior
Deck
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Deck
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
Main10×10 ft
Bedroom
Main10×10 ft
Dining Room
Main10×10 ft
Other
MainTub Shower
Kitchen
Main10×10 ft
Living Room
Main10×10 ft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market91
Est. value$47,300
Est. rent$826/mo
Tax rate2.18%
Price/sqft$39
On marketAug 28, 2025
PostedAug 28, 2025
Last sold$46,500
MLS updatedOct 2, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Decatur?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Decatur, IL, 62522
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 5, 2026Sold$46,500$39Public Record
Oct 2, 2025Sold$46,250$39CIBR
Sep 4, 2025Pending Sale$45,000$38CIBR
Aug 28, 2025Listed For Sale$45,000$38CIBR
Sold$46,500
Jan 5, 2026•$39/sqft•Public Record
Sold$46,250
Oct 2, 2025•$39/sqft•CIBR
Pending Sale$45,000
Sep 4, 2025•$38/sqft•CIBR
Listed For Sale$45,000
Aug 28, 2025•$38/sqft•CIBR
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$151$12,563
Apr 7, 2023$111$12,118
Apr 7, 2022$37$10,629
Apr 7, 2021$37$9,926
Apr 7, 2020$40$9,560
Apr 7, 2019—$9,466
Apr 7, 2018$38$8,034
Apr 7, 2017$38$8,249
Apr 7, 2016$567$8,333
Apr 7, 2015$548$8,186
Apr 7, 2014$514$8,105
Apr 7, 2013$512$8,409
Apr 7, 2012$500$8,669
Apr 7, 2011—$8,669
Apr 7, 2010—$9,166
Apr 7, 2009—$9,166
Apr 7, 2006—$8,306
Apr 7, 2005—$8,306
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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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