1300 E Lake Shore Drive - Discover the timeless appeal of this 4-bedroom, 2-bath American Foursquare home, offering over 1,600 square feet of warm, inviting living space, featuring a formal dining room with built-in cabinetry, a whole house fan for breezy comfort, and a laundry chute to simplify chores. The full basement is perfect for hobbies, while the floored attic provides ample additional space for storage. With a 1-car garage and attached carport, this home blends vintage charm with everyday practicality. Enjoy midwest evenings on the rear deck built in 2020 or from the spacious front porch that's awaiting your rocking chair or porch swing! This home is near schools, hospitals, Pier 36 Marina, Overlook Adventure Park, Nelson Park, and the lively Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. Don't miss your chance to live at this convenient location! Call for a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$68Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Charles Durst• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listed by Beverly Gharst• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Non Member• Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Stately , well maintained 2 story, Light and bright living room with wood burning fireplace, easy living floor plan. . Formal dining with built in china cabinet. Updated eat-in kitchen w/ cherry cabinetry. 4 bedrooms with a bath on each level. Hardwood floors under carpet. Screened porch off the kitchen . Full basement with laundry area and chute, Knotty pine paneling and attached greenhouse, Whole house fan. Walking distance to lake and surrounding parks . Close to hospital and schools. Newer furnace and roof. Home warranty for buyer. Feels like home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,879 (+5.7%)
$1,403 + $24,732
$26,135
2024
$1,778 (+2.1%)
$1,403 + $24,732
$26,135
2023
$1,742 (+6.0%)
$1,308 + $23,056
$24,364
2022
$1,643 (+9.3%)
$1,262 + $22,240
$23,502
2021
$1,503 (−0.5%)
$1,149 + $20,554
$21,703
2020
$1,510 (+4.1%)
$1,091 + $19,512
$20,603
2019
$1,451 (−6.1%)
$1,051 + $18,792
$19,843
2018
$1,546 (−3.3%)
$1,041 + $18,606
$19,647
2017
$1,599 (−2.3%)
$2,043 + $18,668
$20,711
2016
$1,636 (+6.0%)
$2,119 + $19,362
$21,481
2015
$1,543 (+8.1%)
$2,082 + $19,020
$21,102
2014
$1,428 (−3.1%)
$2,061 + $18,832
$20,893
2013
$1,473
$2,138 + $19,539
$21,677
Tax history for 1300 E Lake Shore Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,879 (+5.7%)
$1,403 + $24,732
$26,135
2024
$1,778 (+2.1%)
$1,403 + $24,732
$26,135
2023
$1,742 (+6.0%)
$1,308 + $23,056
$24,364
2022
$1,643 (+9.3%)
$1,262 + $22,240
$23,502
2021
$1,503 (−0.5%)
$1,149 + $20,554
$21,703
2020
$1,510 (+4.1%)
$1,091 + $19,512
$20,603
2019
$1,451 (−6.1%)
$1,051 + $18,792
$19,843
2018
$1,546 (−3.3%)
$1,041 + $18,606
$19,647
2017
$1,599 (−2.3%)
$2,043 + $18,668
$20,711
2016
$1,636 (+6.0%)
$2,119 + $19,362
$21,481
2015
$1,543 (+8.1%)
$2,082 + $19,020
$21,102
2014
$1,428 (−3.1%)
$2,061 + $18,832
$20,893
2013
$1,473
$2,138 + $19,539
$21,677
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-23-279-030
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2121
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,629
Below Grade Finished Area: 492
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Zoning: R-3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,778
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: south on 51, East on E Lake Shore.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-23-279-030
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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 106° 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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Estimated sale price
$137,000 – $165,000
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