522 E Johnson Avenue
Decatur, IL 62526 · Stares Add · MLS #6259216
**Investor Opportunity or Affordable First Home!** Opportunities like this don't come around often! This charming **2-bedroom cottage** is tucked away in a quiet, private neighborhood on a dead-end street, offering peace and privacy while remaining just minutes from major roads, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Located near **Hess Park, Mueller, and The Elms**, this home features numerous updates to the **kitchen and bathroom**, plus a **full basement** and **1-car garage**, adding value and functionality. Whether you're looking to start or expand your rental portfolio, or you're a first-time homebuyer searching for an affordable place to call home, this property offers incredible potential. Live here now, build equity, and save for your dream home later—or turn it into a solid investment property. **Features include:** * 2-bedroom cottage * Updated kitchen and bathroom * Full basement * 1-car garage * Quiet dead-end street * Convenient location close to parks, schools, shopping, and major routes * Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity **Selling AS IS.** Don't miss your chance to own this hidden gem with outstanding value and endless possibilities. Schedule your showing today before it's gone! Bring your proof of cash funds!
Features
Property Details
- Price
- $15,000
- MLS #
- 6259216
- Status
- Active
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Stares Add
- Listed Date
- Jun 12, 2026
- Total Sq Ft
- 912
- Lot Size
- 6,090 sqft / 0.14 acres
- Year Built
- 1913
- County
- Macon
- Zoning
- RES
- Parcel Number
- 04-12-11-105-029
Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 912
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
- Below Grade Unfinished Area
- 576
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater, Other
- Basement
- Unfinished, Partial
- Cooling
- Window Units
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Interior Features
- Main Level Primary
- Levels
- One
Exterior
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Construction Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation
- Basement
- Garage
- Yes
- Attached Garage
- No
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Features
- Detached, Garage
- Roof
- Shingle
- Stories
- 1
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water Source
- Public
Payment estimate
Estimate for planning only — actual payment depends on your loan. Talk to your lender.
Financial
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes
- $610
Schools
- School District
- Decatur Dist 61
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Residential in Decatur as of Sep 14, 2026, from all participating CIBR offices.
Location
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Listed by County Line Realty · (217) 668-2321. Want to see this property? Call Grissom Schmitz Realty at 217-562-7078.
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