New roof in 2022, new electrical and plumbing in 2024, just needs finishing work for an arv of 70k.
For sale by owner
$40,000
1540 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526
2beds
1,400sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1907
6,470 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$29/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New roof
- 28 days |
- 435 |
- 36 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (541) 515-2055
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Cement / Concrete
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 6,470 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041210251008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $29/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,438
- Annual tax amount: $623
- Date on market: 12/9/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$797/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $40,000+14.3%$29/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Pending sale | $35,000$25/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $35,000+250%$25/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $623 +0.8% | $6,438 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $618 +3.7% | $6,211 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $596 +6.4% | $5,828 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$242/mo
Principal & interest
$155
Property taxes
$73
Home insurance
$14
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Parsons Accelerated SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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