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1349 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526

Building highlights

1 unit available nowAvailability

Pets welcomePet policy

Somewhat walkableWalk Score

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About 1349 N Monroe St

Stop renting and start working toward a home of your own at 1349 N Monroe Street in Decatur. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 924 square feet of living space, along with a welcoming front porch and a full unfinished basement that provides plenty of room for storage and access to the home's mechanical systems. The home has one bedroom and the bathroom on the main level, with two additional bedrooms upstairs. Outside, the manageable yard gives you space to enjoy without a lot of upkeep. Best of all, seller financing makes homeownership possible without having to qualify for a traditional bank mortgage. Just $3,500 down and payments of approximately $1,250.95 per month, including principal, interest, taxes and insurance. If you've been renting and would rather put your monthly payment toward a home of your own, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. The property is being sold as-is, giving the new owner the opportunity to make improvements and updates over time while building toward ownership.

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Policies

PetsDogs allowed, Cats allowed

Dogs allowed

Cats allowed

Lease termsDeposit: $3,500

ParkingOutdoor

Amenities

CommunityExtra Storage, Pet Friendly

Unique featuresPrivate Yard, Outdoor Parking

Around 1349 N Monroe St

Schools
Places
Transit

2/10

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public, K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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About Neighborhood

Empowerment

Neighborhood Empowerment, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a civic-minded and residential Decatur neighborhood with a grid of tree-lined streets and a strong sense of local stewardship. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Decatur Civic Center plaza and the surrounding blocks, where event nights, marquee lights, and small storefronts set the tempo. Community pillars include the Decatur Civic Center, the Transfer House, and the Hieronymus Mueller Museum, anchoring a culture of local history and public gathering. Housing reads as classic Midwestern, with older frame homes and tidy lots mixed with small-scale infill. Parks and the lakefront shape daily routines with open lawns and water views. The downtown edge adds galleries, coffee counters, and festival energy without feeling glossy.

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Historical weather

Decatur, IL • 62526

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 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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