1009 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62522 — 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home in a well-established Decatur neighborhood. This property offers a flexible investment opportunity: renovate and flip for profit, or hold long-term for steady rental income. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, it’s a smart choice for investors seeking value-add potential. Click here to view all pictures: https://drive. google.com/drive/folders/1h8Clbnm8wMcmXB1VOykNM3D1KkyDAx7r
Lincoln Park, located between E Eldorado St and E Pershing Rd, is a residential and park-adjacent Decatur neighborhood with a broad greenbelt and a classic street-grid feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lincoln Park grounds near E Eldorado St, where ballfields, shaded paths, and seasonal activity set the daily rhythm. Early- to mid-century houses mix with tidy brick ranches and mature trees, giving blocks a settled, walkable cadence. Lincoln Park itself anchors outdoor routines with courts, playground areas, and open lawns. Nearby, the Decatur Civic Center and the Transfer House provide cultural and architectural touchpoints tied to city events and local history. Short drives connect to downtown’s independent dining and arts scene without changing the neighborhood’s quieter tempo.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,080 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-303-020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1009 W Decatur St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Fizber.com #11563549
Jan 6, 2026
Listed
$25,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$721 (+16.4%)
$51 + $51
$102
2022
$620 (+6.4%)
$914 + $6,331
$7,245
2021
$582 (−2.1%)
$198 + $5,763
$5,961
2020
$595 (+3.6%)
$188 + $5,471
$5,659
2019
$574 (+0.9%)
$181 + $5,269
$5,450
2018
$569 (−2.3%)
$179 + $5,217
$5,396
2017
$582 (−1.9%)
$180 + $5,234
$5,414
2016
$593 (+5.4%)
$187 + $5,429
$5,616
2015
$563 (+7.5%)
$184 + $5,333
$5,517
2014
$524 (−1.6%)
$182 + $5,280
$5,462
2013
$532
$189 + $5,478
$5,667
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
152 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
6,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1893
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-303-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R6
Multiple Dwelling District
This district is designed to permit multi-family residential development.
Permitted uses
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Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
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Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 1009 W Decatur St
$20,533
$4,467 under list price of $25K
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