1281 Buena Vista Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
2 bd 1 ba 1,440 sqft Built 1942 Lot 4,792 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$35,000
Oct 5, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2022 | Sold | $35,000 | MLS #11497445 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Listed | $42,500 | MLS #11497445 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Price changed | $42,500 | MLS #6222038 |
| Jul 23, 2022 | Price changed | $44,900 | MLS #6222038 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Listed | $49,900 | MLS #6222038 |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Sold | $28,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Sold | $28,500 | MRED |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Listed | $29,000 | MLS #6206198 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | Sold | $33,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 23, 2007 | Sold | $33,000 | MRED |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,435 | $1,083 | $13,518 | $1,219 |
| 2023 | $11,592 | $1,010 | $12,602 | $1,209 |
| 2022 | $9,120 | $887 | $10,007 | $1,040 |
| 2021 | $8,658 | $842 | $9,500 | $977 |
| 2020 | $10,446 | $811 | $11,257 | $1,228 |
| 2019 | $10,343 | $803 | $11,146 | $1,185 |
| 2018 | $11,403 | $701 | $12,104 | $1,272 |
| 2017 | $11,707 | $720 | $12,427 | $1,302 |
| 2016 | $11,826 | $727 | $12,553 | $1,326 |
| 2015 | $11,617 | $714 | $12,331 | $1,260 |
| 2014 | $11,502 | $707 | $12,209 | $1,170 |
| 2013 | $11,934 | $734 | $12,668 | $1,191 |
| 2011 | $12,618 | $776 | $13,394 | $1,214 |
| 2009 | $13,008 | $1,853 | $14,861 | $1,322 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,440 sqft
Lot size
4,792 sqft
ZIP code
62521
City
Decatur
Street
Buena Vista Ave
Coordinates
39.82664, -88.93896
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$210
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1281 Buena Vista Ave last sell?
1281 Buena Vista Ave most recently sold on Oct 5, 2022 for $35,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1281 Buena Vista Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1281 Buena Vista Ave (year 2024) is $13,518 with $1,219 in property tax.
How does 1281 Buena Vista Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 61.4% below the last sale price of $35,000.
When was 1281 Buena Vista Ave built?
1281 Buena Vista Ave was built in 1942.
How does 1281 Buena Vista Ave compare to others on Buena Vista Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Buena Vista Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Buena Vista Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1281 Buena Vista Ave?
1281 Buena Vista Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,440 sqft, 4,792 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1281 Buena Vista Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1281 Buena Vista Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1281 Buena Vista Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1281 Buena Vista Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.4%
Implied 1-yr
-5.7%
2026 Q3
$185.1K
2026 Q4
$182.1K
ZIP 62521 — Median Price History + Forecast
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