Charming Character & Rental Potential in Decatur! Affordable home ownership or your next turnkey rental investment awaits at 1272 W King St. Built in 1925, this cozy cottage offers incredible equity-building potential for a savvy buyer.
Property Highlights
Efficient Layout: 672 sq ft of easy-to-maintain living space
Single-Level Living: 1 story layout means no stairs to climb.
Functional Spaces: Features a comfortable living area and 1 full bath
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For sale
$49,000
1272 W King St, Decatur, IL 62522
2beds
672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$73/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy cottageSingle-level livingEfficient layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joshua Burgener 217-820-0182,
Josh Burgener Auction & Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6260345
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 672
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041209476026
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hills Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $73/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,408
- Annual tax amount: $742
- Date on market: 8/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $717 +0.8% | $7,408 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $711 +6.2% | $7,146 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $670 +6.4% | $6,550 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $630 -2.1% | $6,118 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $643 +3.6% | $5,893 +1% |
| 2019 | $620 -6.5% | $5,835 -7.4% |
| 2018 | $663 -2.1% | $6,300 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $678 -1.9% | $6,468 -1% |
| 2016 | $690 +5.2% | $6,534 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $656 -7% | $6,419 -12.8% |
| 2014 | $705 -3.2% | $7,358 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $729 -0.6% | $7,634 -3% |
| 2012 | $733 | $7,870 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,870 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $8,322 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,322 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,541 +2.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $7,368 |
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Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
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.





