Affordable Investment Opportunity – Ready for Renovation!
Located at 1159 E Mueller Ave in Decatur, IL, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath property is a great project for flippers or buy-and-hold investors. With a functional layout and a full basement, there’s plenty of room to add value and increase equity. Ideal for a fix-and-flip or to add to a rental portfolio, this home sits on a residential street with easy access to local amenities and major roads. The potential is here — all it needs is your vision. Sold as-is — a great chance to capitalize on a low entry price!
For sale
$12,000
1159 E Mueller Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
2beds
768sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$16/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Residential streetFunctional layoutFull basement
- 179 days |
- 484 |
- 22 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 10:42am
Listed by:
Trenton Horn 217-864-6971,
Mtz Realty Services,
Amanda Good 217-855-0887,
Mtz Realty Services
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6253029
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: No Hot Water, None
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041202454011
- Zoning: MUN
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $16/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102
- Annual tax amount: $294
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $12,000$16/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Pending sale | $12,000$16/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $12,000-20%$16/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $15,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $102 -98.3% |
| 2023 | $294 -2.7% | $6,052 +5.1% |
| 2022 | $302 -0.6% | $5,760 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$73/mo
Principal & interest
$47
Property taxes
$22
Home insurance
$4
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Hope AcademyGrades: K-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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