$1,128 Closing Credit¹
#6249197, Listing Office: Glenda Williamson Realty
$159,000 List price
281 W Prairie Ave Decatur, IL 62523
$1,888
Closing credit¹
0.7 acres
Multi-Family
Property details
About 281 W Prairie Ave
4-unit building with mostly recently remodeled apartments. This building has been a great income producer for the owner. An extra, nicely landscaped and fenced lot next door provides recreation space for tenants and is included with the parcel. Income and expense information is available upon request. Owner pays utilities, trash service, lawn care, insurance and taxes. Per owner, roof approximately 5-years old. Subject to tenant's rights. Selling as-is. Please submit As-Is addendum with offers.
Highlights
Home typeQuadruplex
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size0.66 Acres
Year built1900
MLS #6248118
Summary
- MLS Number: 6248118
- MLS Name: CentralIL
- Office Name: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
- Office Phone: (217) 875-0555
- Office Email: tom@brinkoetter.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2021 | Home Sold | $145,000 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Home Sold | $110,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,745 | $2,960 |
| 2022 | $24,681 | $2,524 |
| 2021 | $12,568 | $1,293 |
| 2020 | $8,642 | $918 |
| 2019 | $8,642 | $918 |
| 2018 | $8,671 | $911 |
| 2017 | $8,902 | $932 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
South Shores Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.2 mi
•2500 S Franklin Street Rd
1
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.4 mi
•2440 N Summit Ave
2
E. J. Muffley Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.9 mi
•88 S Country Club Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,185. Residents of Decatur, IL typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
53%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
69%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
UFC
Pro Wrestling
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Burger King
Cicis Pizza
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Pontiac
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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This home is located at 281 W Prairie Ave in Decatur, IL and zip code 62522. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $159,000.
Over 7 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Decatur, IL. In the same period over 33 listings were sold below the listed price and 16 listings were sold for the listed price. Between January and February 2025, Decatur, IL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 6.2%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $125,600, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.