Superbly well kept east side ranch. Present owners have loved this home for the last 26 and a half years. Great location with a huge fenced double lot 200ft x 65 ft. Close proximity to shopping and dining locations. Open concept kitchen, living and dining room combined. An enclosed 16 x 14, 3 season back porch, composite deck and generator along with professional landscaping are right outside.
The many improvements include furnace 2012, water heater, slider door, kitchen window, deck 2021. Fenced yard 2023. roof, vinyl siding, painting, landscaped 2025. microwave, garage ceiling, ceiling fan in bedroom 2026. Home had a whole house inspection 03/18/2026.
Under contract
$194,500
852 S Jefferson Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
3beds
1,536sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Professional landscapingComposite deck
- 12 days |
- 1,298 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 19 hours ago
Listed by:
Robert Sparks 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6257292
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,536
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 x 200
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 091320228003
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thomas Jefferson Estates
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $49,554
- Annual tax amount: $4,030
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Contingent | $194,500$127/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6257292 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,500+157.6%$127/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6257292 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/1999 | Sold | $75,500$49/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,030 +6.2% | $49,554 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $3,795 +2.4% | $46,045 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $3,707 +5.9% | $42,386 +5.5% |
| 2021 | $3,499 -2.8% | $40,183 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $3,598 +5% | $39,168 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,427 +3.6% | $38,404 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $3,308 +1.4% | $37,562 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $3,261 -0.2% | $37,098 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $3,268 +5% | $37,076 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $3,112 +6.7% | $36,600 |
| 2014 | $2,917 +0.4% | $36,600 |
| 2013 | $2,906 +2.4% | $36,600 |
| 2012 | $2,839 | $36,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $36,600 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $38,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $38,300 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,637 |
| 2005 | -- | $36,637 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,381/mo
Principal & interest
$1028
Property taxes
$353
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Michael E Baum Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 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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