Nestled in the heart of Decatur, this 3 bedroom house is the perfect starter home or investment property. With hardwood floors throughout and lots of charm, this house has potential. Grab your paintbrush and turn this house into a home.
Sold for $40,000 on 07/10/25
$40,000
963 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
1,078sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$42,000 Zestimate®
$37/sqft
$1,320 Estimated rent
Home value
$42,000
$38,000 - $47,000
$1,320/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 01:16pm
Listed by:
Isabella Carver 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®,
Hope Tucker 217-519-4861,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with:
Isabella Carver, 475212828
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Hope Tucker, 475188121
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252724
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,078
- Total interior livable area: 1,078 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,078
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 041209477019
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Hills 2nd Add
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $40,000+29%$37/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6252724 | ||
| 9/27/2010 | Sold | $31,000-22.3%$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/29/2010 | Price change | $39,900-7%$37/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Bagley & Assoc. #183408 | ||
| 3/8/2010 | Price change | $42,900-12.3%$40/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Bagley & Assoc. #183408 | ||
| 12/4/2009 | Listed for sale | $48,900-2.2%$45/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Bagley and Associates #183408 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,058 +0.8% | $10,933 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,050 +6.2% | $10,546 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $989 +6.4% | $9,666 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- Middle: Stephen Decatur
- High: Macarthur
- 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.