2-bedroom, 1-bath home in need of full repairs. The property requires significant work but offers potential for investors or experienced renovators. Ideal for a full rehab or rebuild project.
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For sale by owner
$7,999
979 W Cerro Gordo St, Decatur, IL 62522
2beds
834sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1900
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$10/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 6 days |
- 252 |
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Listed by:
Property Owner (630) 492-7319
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 834 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041215103006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $10/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,627
- Annual tax amount: $351
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
Property Owner
(630) 492-7319
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Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$861/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $10,000$12/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $10,000$12/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351 +0.8% | $3,627 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $348 +3.3% | $3,499 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $337 +6.4% | $3,295 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$57/mo
Principal & interest
$39
Property taxes
$15
Home insurance
$3
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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