Welcome to this charming home located at 766 W Waggoner St in Decatur, Illinois. Built in 1910, this property blends historic character with comfortable living space and endless potential. Offering approximately 1,300 square feet of living area, this home provides a functional layout with room to relax, entertain, and make it your own.
The home features a welcoming atmosphere with spacious living areas, a partially finished basement for additional space and storage, and the convenience of central cooling. Situated on a generous lot in a mature neighborhood, this property offers both charm and opportunity.
Whether you’re searching for a first home, downsizing opportunity, or an investment property, 766 W Waggoner St offers a great chance to own a home with character, affordability, and potential in Decatur.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $5K (8/10)
$40,000
766 W Waggoner St, Decatur, IL 62526
2beds
1,330sqft
:
Get pre-qualifiedN/A
SingleFamily
Built in 1910
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$30/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementGenerous lotMature neighborhoodWelcoming atmosphereCentral cooling
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Listed by:
Property Owner (217) 521-2805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Vinyl, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041210181017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $30/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,459
- Annual tax amount: $819
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$851/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $40,000-11.1%$30/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $45,000-10%$34/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $50,000+42.9%$38/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2021 | Sold | $35,000$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $819 +0.8% | $8,459 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $812 +6.2% | $8,160 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $765 +6.4% | $7,479 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $719 -2.1% | $6,985 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $734 | $6,728 +1% |
| 2019 | -- | $6,662 -8.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $7,273 -2.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $7,467 -1% |
| 2016 | -- | $7,543 -8.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $8,267 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $8,185 -3.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $8,493 -3% |
| 2012 | -- | $8,756 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,756 -24% |
| 2010 | -- | $11,515 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,515 +21.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,486 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,486 |
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Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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