Affordable 2BR Decatur Home Owner Financing Available | Just $1,500 Down!
Affordable 2-bedroom home in Decatur with a low down payment and manageable monthly payments. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a simple, budget-friendly property with flexible financing.
Financing Details (Owner Financing / Rent-to-Own)
Down Payment: $1,500 + $200 closing costs
Monthly Payment: $795
No Bank Needed Flexible Owner Financing Available
Fast approval with simple terms
Property Highlights
2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom
Functional layout ideal for easy living
Low entry cost with affordable monthly payments
Great option for owner-occupants or rental use
Solid opportunity for long-term investment
HVAC Special Furnace has been stolen
Neighborhood & Location Perks
Located in an established residential area of Decatur
Close to schools, shopping, parks, and local dining
Easy access to major roads and public transportation
Quiet neighborhood with steady rental demand
Why Invest Here?
Very low upfront cost compared to traditional purchases
Strong rental demand for affordable 2-bedroom homes
Owner financing simplifies the buying process
Ideal for first-time investors or portfolio expansion
Build equity while living in or renting out the property
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Sold for $29,000
$29,000
1017 N Taylor Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$47,900 Zestimate®
$34/sqft
$943 Estimated rent
Home value
$47,900
$36,000 - $60,000
$943/mo
Zestimate® history
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$175/mo
Est. payment
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$175/mo
Est. payment
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Smoke Free
Details
- Parcel number: 041209333028
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Smoke Free
- Deposit fee: $1,500
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $34/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $13,045
- Annual tax amount: $1,263
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Listing removed | $795$1/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $795-20.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
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| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $29,000+3.6%$34/sqft |
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| 3/2/2006 | Sold | $28,000+7.7%$32/sqft |
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| 7/1/2005 | Sold | $26,000$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,263 +0.8% | $13,045 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,252 +599.7% | $12,583 +86.4% |
| 2022 | $179 -72.4% | $6,750 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $649 | $6,305 +3.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $6,072 +1% |
| 2019 | -- | $6,011 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $593 -2.1% | $5,633 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $606 -1.9% | $5,783 -1% |
| 2016 | $617 +5.2% | $5,842 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $587 +7.7% | $5,739 +1% |
| 2014 | $545 -3.2% | $5,682 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $563 -0.6% | $5,896 -3% |
| 2012 | $566 | $6,079 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,079 -38.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $9,933 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,933 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,000 |
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Neighborhood: 62522
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62522
- 1017 N Taylor Ave