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
Sold for $121,500 on 08/01/25
$121,500
517 N Carolina Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
2beds
1,496sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$126,900 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$1,276 Estimated rent
Home value
$126,900
$114,000 - $142,000
$1,276/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 06:03pm
Listed by:
L Jeannie Mayfield 217-875-8081,
Glenda Williamson Realty
Bought with:
Abby Golladay, 475169538
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252049
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.4
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.2
Den
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10 x 9.6
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20 x 12.6
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 13.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,496
- Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 896
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Shed, Workshop
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 041217105014
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Hillcrest 2nd Add
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $121,500+1.3%$81/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6252049 | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Contingent | $120,000$80/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252049 | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000$80/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252049 | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $120,000$80/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252049 | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Contingent | $120,000$80/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252049 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,276 +2.6% | $19,183 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,244 +9.4% | $18,504 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $1,138 +10.7% | $17,123 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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