SOLD SEP 24, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$121,250

•

865

sq ft

1153 N Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

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Lakeside living with Lake Decatur access and your own boat dockPRICED TO SELL! This charming lake cottage offers beautiful views, plenty of parking and tons of potential! Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, full-time lake retreat, or possible VRBO/Airbnb opportunity, this one checks the boxes. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets from the large front deck overlooking gorgeous Lake Decatur. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bath, remodeled kitchen with wood tops for added charm. Cozy living room with brick fireplace, built-in shelving and hardwood floors hiding beneath the carpet. Replacement windows, newer roof, fenced yard, patio and bonus storage shed add even more value. Lake views, lake access, a boat dock and endless possibilitiesdon't miss this one!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$140Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Abby Golladay • Main Place Real Estate

Bought with Nicole Pinkston • KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

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•Source:CIBR #6260484

Redfin Estimate

$148,095

$27K since sold in September 2026$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 144.3% higher than the average sale price ($61K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$36,000
A
2 beds1 bath825 sq ft
603 Excelsior Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$28,200
B
2 beds1 bath1,044 sq ft
3820 E Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$77,500
C
2 beds1 bath928 sq ft
405 23rd Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$118,000
D
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
2817 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$60,000
E
2 beds1 bath841 sq ft
214 23rd St, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$44,000
F
2 beds1 bath840 sq ft
2444 North St, Decatur, IL 62521

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

95.7%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$131K

$788 MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

124

7 MoM

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Sale and tax history for 1153 N Lake Shore Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,411 (+25.5%)

$8,507 + $28,040

$36,547

2024

$2,717 (+1.6%)

$8,507 + $28,040

$36,547

2023

$2,674 (+1.9%)

$7,930 + $26,140

$34,070

2022

$2,624 (+8.2%)

$7,649 + $25,215

$32,864

2021

$2,425 (−1.1%)

$6,963 + $24,180

$31,143

2020

$2,452 (+3.9%)

$6,610 + $22,954

$29,564

2019

$2,360 (+46.5%)

$6,366 + $22,107

$28,473

2018

$1,611 (−3.3%)

$6,303 + $21,888

$28,191

2017

$1,666 (−2.2%)

$4,660 + $16,674

$21,334

2016

$1,704 (−8.0%)

$4,833 + $17,294

$22,127

2015

$1,853 (+24.5%)

$4,610 + $19,526

$24,136

2014

$1,488 (−26.4%)

$2,917 + $23,606

$26,523

2013

$2,023

$3,027 + $24,493

$27,520

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

55 ft.

Lot size

5,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

784

Year built

1924

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-13-08-402-014

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Single Family Residence District

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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 865
Above Grade Finished Area: 865
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size : 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,411

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Location Information
Directions: IL-105 E/E William Street bridge, North on Lake Shore Drive
Subdivision Name: M A Nickey Shore Acs Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-402-014

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

2/10

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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 104° expected this year, 18 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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Decatur, IL • 62526

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$141,000 – $171,000

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Home values near 1153 N Lake Shore Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1135 N Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$156,833
1235 N Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$213,860

Address	Redfin Estimate
1145 N Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	—
1245 N Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1401 Sq. Ft.	$154,740

Address	Redfin Estimate
1225 N Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$244,080
1075 N Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1779 Sq. Ft.	$195,710

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