1541 Buena Vista Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
2 bd 1 ba 728 sqft Built 1942 Lot 6,098 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$34,000
Oct 5, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | Listing removed | $34,900 | MRED |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Sold | $34,000 | MLS #11497210 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Listing removed | $44,900 | MRED |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Relisted | $42,500 | MLS #11497210 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Price changed | $42,500 | MLS #6221775 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Listing removed | $44,900 | MRED |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Listed | $49,950 | MLS #11497210 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Price changed | $49,950 | MLS #6221775 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #6221775 |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Sold | $22,500 | Public Record |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Sold | $22,500 | MRED |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Listed | $23,000 | MLS #6206203 |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Listing removed | $34,900 | CentralIllinois |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Listed | $34,900 | MLS #6184344 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | Sold | $42,000 | MRED |
| Feb 13, 2012 | Listing removed | $46,500 | DecaturIL |
| Oct 26, 2011 | Listed | $46,500 | MLS #187986 |
| Sep 2, 2009 | Listing removed | $44,900 | DecaturIL |
| Apr 20, 2009 | Listed | $44,900 | MLS #181989 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,305 | $1,220 | $9,525 | $859 |
| 2023 | $7,742 | $1,137 | $8,879 | $852 |
| 2022 | $6,902 | $999 | $7,901 | $821 |
| 2021 | $6,552 | $948 | $7,500 | $771 |
| 2020 | $12,071 | $913 | $12,984 | $1,417 |
| 2019 | $11,951 | $904 | $12,855 | $1,367 |
| 2018 | $13,177 | $701 | $13,878 | $1,458 |
| 2017 | $13,529 | $720 | $14,249 | $1,493 |
| 2016 | $13,667 | $727 | $14,394 | $1,521 |
| 2015 | $13,425 | $714 | $14,139 | $1,445 |
| 2014 | $13,292 | $707 | $13,999 | $1,342 |
| 2013 | $13,791 | $734 | $14,525 | $1,366 |
| 2012 | $14,218 | $757 | $14,975 | $836 |
| 2011 | $14,583 | $776 | $15,359 | $849 |
| 2009 | $15,034 | $2,198 | $17,232 | $999 |
| 2007 | $14,522 | $2,124 | $16,646 | $992 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
728 sqft
Lot size
6,098 sqft
ZIP code
62521
City
Decatur
Street
Buena Vista Ave
Coordinates
39.82673, -88.93606
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$204
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1541 Buena Vista Ave last sell?
1541 Buena Vista Ave most recently sold on Oct 5, 2022 for $34,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1541 Buena Vista Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1541 Buena Vista Ave (year 2024) is $9,525 with $859 in property tax.
How does 1541 Buena Vista Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 72.0% below the last sale price of $34,000.
When was 1541 Buena Vista Ave built?
1541 Buena Vista Ave was built in 1942.
How does 1541 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 1541 Buena Vista Ave?
1541 Buena Vista Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 728 sqft, 6,098 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1541 Buena Vista Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1541 Buena Vista Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1541 Buena Vista Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1541 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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