This Lakeside cottage is the ultimate peaceful retreat. Grab your fishing poles & come fall in love with gorgeous lake side living. New shaded patio added for outdoor entertaining space. Walk out basement for plenty of storage along with a BONUS room, workshop space, 2nd full bathroom and convenient laundry access when you're returning from a day on the lake. Sellers have marked the designated dock spot but new dock will need to be added. Main floor offers an updated kitchen, freshly painted guest rooms, new flooring in kitchen & sunroom and remodeled full bath. Cozy up in front of the fireplace to watch the snow fall this winter. Lakeside cottage #12 offers the perfect family retreat to enjoy easy living all year long. Member Clubhouse with picnic tables, playground and firepit is a wonderful place to host your gatherings. HOA fees are $500. annually. Come fall in love with this wonderful Lakeside Community! * * NO Renting or guest access without members present * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim Vieweg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Listed by Abby Golladay• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
855
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-13-18-229-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1015
Above Grade Finished Area: 855
Below Grade Finished Area: 160
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Masonite, Other
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Decatur
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: MUN
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,384
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $42
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: East on William street road to South on Lakeshore Drive (by gas station) to left on Lake shore drive, right into the Homewood Fishing Club (visitor parking at central park/clubhouse)
Subdivision Name: Homewood Fishing Club
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 855
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-18-229-008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 106° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$129,000 – $156,000
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