Sold for $11,000

$11,000

1159 E Mueller Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

2beds

768sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

4,791 Square Feet Lot

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$14/sqft

$863 Estimated rent

Home value

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What's special

Residential streetFunctional layoutFull basement

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!

Facts & 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 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: $14/sqft
Tax assessed value: $102
Annual tax amount: $294
Date on market: 7/11/2025
Cumulative days on market: 84 days
Road surface type: Gravel

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/8/2026	Sold	$11,000-8.3%$14/sqft
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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

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%
2021	$304 -5.7%	$5,380 +3.8%
2020	$322 +2.6%	$5,182 +1%
2019	$314 +1%	$5,131 -7.2%
2018	$311 +0.5%	$5,530 -2.6%
2017	$309 -0.9%	$5,677 -1%
2016	$312 +3.4%	$5,735 +1.8%
2015	$302 +5.8%	$5,633 -2.6%
2014	$285 +1.2%	$5,785 -3.6%
2013	$282 -5.2%	$6,002 -3%
2012	$297	$6,188
2011	--	$6,188 -5.4%
2010	--	$6,544
2009	--	$6,544 +10.4%
2006	--	$5,929
2005	--	$5,929