Looking for space? This property sits on nearly 4.12 acres in the Warrensburg-Latham school district room to spread out, room to grow, hard to find close to town. Step inside to a large, open floor plan on the main level living room and kitchen flow together, easy for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs you'll find 4 large bedrooms, several with views of the woods and wildlife right out back. Step outside to a large deck wrapping three sides of the home perfect for morning coffee or watching deer cross the property. The big draw: a 3-bay detached garage built in 2018-2019. Plenty of room for vehicles, tools, projects, or just extra storage. Note: property is zoned R-1 residential. About 1,972 SF total, clean and functional throughout, with city water and sewer a real plus for acreage this size. Good news the foundation has been professionally waterproofed, and the basement is freshly painted. Bath hook ups in lower level. Interior has also been painted with carpets cleaned. This is an estate sale and a rare opportunity nearly 5 acres, a newer 3-bay garage, and a top school district all in one place. Bring your vision and make it yours.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
4.12 acresLot Size
$109Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Harrison• Keller Williams Revolution
Listed by Barbara McElroy• Keller Williams Revolution
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
1313 W Rattan Ave · $214,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$214,900
Median sale price in this area is $154,493. (28% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas water heater
Unfinished full basement
Bedrooms
Total of 7 rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
No specific kitchen appliances listed
Laundry & utility
Main level laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Asphalt and gravel road access
Approximately 4.12-acre lot
Zoned RES
Home design
Single family residence
Two levels / 2-story
Parking
Detached garage with 3 garage spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Built with a full unfinished basement
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 106° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 1313 W Rattan Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $185,000 and $220,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $185K to $220K.