1556 Buena Vista Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
3 bd 1 ba 1,748 sqft Built 1942 Lot 5,663 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$55,000
Sep 16, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2022 | Sold | $55,000 | MLS #11497164 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Relisted | $60,000 | MLS #11497164 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Listed | $60,000 | MLS #11497164 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Price changed | $60,000 | MLS #6221727 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #6221727 |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Sold | $37,000 | MRED |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Listed | $39,897 | MLS #6198580 |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Sold | $37,500 | MRED |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Listing removed | $39,500 | DecaturIL |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Price changed | $39,500 | MLS #6171324 |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Listed | $43,900 | MLS #6171324 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,586 | $1,164 | $21,750 | $1,962 |
| 2023 | $19,191 | $1,085 | $20,276 | $1,946 |
| 2022 | $12,019 | $953 | $12,972 | $1,348 |
| 2021 | $11,410 | $905 | $12,315 | $1,267 |
| 2020 | $10,989 | $872 | $11,861 | $639 |
| 2019 | $10,880 | $863 | $11,743 | $611 |
| 2018 | $11,996 | $701 | $12,697 | $704 |
| 2017 | $12,316 | $720 | $13,036 | $213 |
| 2016 | $12,442 | $727 | $13,169 | $191 |
| 2015 | $12,222 | $714 | $12,936 | $185 |
| 2014 | $12,101 | $707 | $12,808 | $173 |
| 2013 | $12,556 | $734 | $13,290 | $215 |
| 2012 | $12,944 | $757 | $13,701 | $345 |
| 2011 | $13,276 | $776 | $14,052 | $355 |
| 2009 | $13,687 | $2,019 | $15,706 | $348 |
| 2007 | $13,221 | $1,950 | $15,171 | $461 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,748 sqft
Lot size
5,663 sqft
ZIP code
62521
City
Decatur
Street
Buena Vista Ave
Coordinates
39.82713, -88.93600
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$330
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1556 Buena Vista Ave last sell?
1556 Buena Vista Ave most recently sold on Sep 16, 2022 for $55,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1556 Buena Vista Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1556 Buena Vista Ave (year 2024) is $21,750 with $1,962 in property tax.
How does 1556 Buena Vista Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 60.5% below the last sale price of $55,000.
When was 1556 Buena Vista Ave built?
1556 Buena Vista Ave was built in 1942.
How does 1556 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 1556 Buena Vista Ave?
1556 Buena Vista Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,748 sqft, 5,663 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1556 Buena Vista Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1556 Buena Vista Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1556 Buena Vista Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1556 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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