Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Warrensburg-Latham School District. Offering more than 3,000 square feet of living space, this home combines comfort, functionality, and room to grow. The well-appointed kitchen features abundant cabinetry, a charming brick arch accent over the stove, and a peninsula that provides additional seating and workspace—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Multiple gathering spaces throughout the home offer flexibility for today's lifestyle, including a formal living room, a cozy main-level family room with built-ins and a gas fireplace, and a spacious lower-level family room complete with a kitchenette, ideal for game nights, guests, or multi-generational living. Just off the kitchen, the bright and inviting sunroom creates the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, or relax while taking in views of the backyard. Step outside to your own private oasis, where thoughtful landscaping, a charming wood pergola, fireplace, and a partially fenced yard create an inviting outdoor setting for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying peaceful evenings at home. Located in a sought-after neighborhood, this property offers the rare combination of generous living space, multiple entertaining areas, and beautiful outdoor amenities. With all appliances included and a new roof installed in 2024, this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next owners. Don't miss your opportunity to make this lovely property your own. Schedule your private showing today.
Sims, located between U.S. 36 and Lake Decatur, is a residential and lakeside Decatur neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and water-adjacent green space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Shore Drive and E. William Street corridor, where marinas, picnic lawns, and shoreline paths set a relaxed, outdoors-forward rhythm. Housing trends toward ranches and tidy postwar builds with deep yards and mature trees. Lake views and breezy blocks shape daily routines around walking loops and sunset drives. Nearby, Scovill Zoo and the Children’s Museum of Illinois add a cultural counterpoint to the shoreline. Nelson Park’s open lawns and boat ramps keep the landscape active from spring through fall.
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Market insights
1131 Chelsea Way · $285,000
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$285,000
Median sale price in this area is $154,589. (46% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Pantry
Skylight(s)
Finished and partial basement with some unfinished areas, crawl space and sump pump
Gas fireplace (1)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Shed(s)
Concrete road access
Shingle roof
Home design
Single family residence
Two-story
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Aluminum siding and brick exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62526
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1131 Chelsea Way
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $130,500 and $290,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $131K to $290K.