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#6252825, Listing office: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Property details
About 517 Carolina Ave
Do you believe in 2nd chances? This sold within hours, but back on market due to buyer financing. Move in ready, finished basement, pride of ownership. Minutes to interstate access for commuters, & Fairview Park for trail access, dog park. Yard is bursting with perennials. Some recent improvements- most interior fresh paint, roof 2022, house siding, gutters 2023, Attic windows 2023 (others previous)).All appliances stay=big savings. Deck for grilling, porch for sitting .Walk up attic partially floored for storage. Basement is a great hideout for too hot or too cold weather. It has a rec room, walk in closet/den/office, large laundry/utility combo, and a furnace/storage room that could be a play room or hobby room. Hi efficiency furnace. LL makes a great hideout when it is too hot or too cold outside. Also has a concrete storm room under porch. Super nice garage approx 24x22 and carport. This should check all the boxes ! * Iris photos taken prior to marketing
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1947
ParkingCarport, Detached, Garage
MLS #6252049
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Carport, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $120,000
- Directions: W Main to Hillcrest, West on Marshall to Carolina
- Year Built: 1947
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 6252049
- MLS Name: CentralIL
- Office Name: Glenda Williamson Realty
- Office Phone: (217) 875-8081
- Office Email: brad@glendawilliamson.com
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Nearby schools
1
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.0 mi
•2440 N Summit Ave
1
Parsons Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.7 mi
•3591 N MacArthur Rd
2
South Shores Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.9 mi
•2500 S Franklin Street 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 $56,609. The most common annual income of people living in Decatur, IL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
21%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Minor League Baseball Games
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Stein Mart
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Chick-fil-A
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Kia
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Active Rock
Talk/Personality- Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 517 Carolina Ave
The listing price of 517 Carolina Ave property is $120,000.
The property 517 Carolina Ave is a house located in Decatur, Illinois, 62522.
Accepting Backup Offers: 517 Carolina Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 517 Carolina Ave are: Franklin Grove Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Parsons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), South Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dennis Lab School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), American Dreamer STEM Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hope Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), MacArthur High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Eisenhower High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Warrensburg-Latham High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 517 Carolina Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 517 Carolina Ave is 1947.
This home is located at 517 Carolina Ave in Decatur, IL and zip code 62522. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $120,000.
Decatur, IL housing market in June 2025 saw over 28 listings sold above listed price, more than 25 sold at listed price and over 34 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Decatur, IL between May and June 2025 increased by 1.9%. In June 2025 median list price was $130,000 and the average listing age was 18 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.