For sale

$89,900

Est. $730/mo —

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2,482

sq ft

1468 Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

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Solid Brick Ranch with Incredible Potential! Welcome to this spacious mid-century all-brick ranch offering timeless charm, solid construction, and plenty of opportunity! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms on the main level, this home showcases classic brick quoins, a flagstone front walkway, and a matching 2.5-car detached brick garage. Inside, enjoy a massive living area with fireplace, formal dining room with crystal chandelier, and full-wall scenic murals adding unique retro character. The kitchen features classic wood cabinetry and ample workspace. The finished basement expands the living space with a large rec room and built-in retro wet bar, perfect for entertaining, games, or a home gym. Additional basement space offers storage or utility potential. Situated on a large lot with mature landscaping, this home is being sold "As-Is" and needs TLC to restore its full glory. A great opportunity for investors, flippers, or owner-occupants ready to build sweat equity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$36Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tracy Slater • Keller Williams Realty - Decatur

Listing updated: Aug 28, 2026 at 08:26am

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•Source:CIBR #6260292

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$730 per month

Principal and interest$503

Property taxes

$185

HOA dues

Home insurance

$42

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 0.2mi

2/10

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About

Sia

Sia, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a residential and civic Decatur neighborhood with a grid of mature streets and a mix of mid-century homes and older infill. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Macon County Fairgrounds gates on E William Street, where event-day foot traffic, food stands, and show barns set the tempo. Brick ranches and compact bungalows sit alongside institutional blocks tied to county-scale gatherings. The calendar feels shaped by fairs, exhibitions, and seasonal festivals more than nightlife. Green edges and open lots give the area a spacious, practical feel. Daily errands tend to orbit the fairgrounds corridor and nearby central Decatur streets.

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1468 Lake Shore Dr · $89,900

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$90.11K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Finished and unfinished full basement
Fireplace (1)

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater

Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Radiant heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 1468 Lake Shore Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,192 (+51.7%)

$1,758 + $32,727

$34,485

2024

$1,445 (−27.5%)

$1,758 + $32,727

$34,485

2023

$1,992 (+7.5%)

$1,639 + $30,509

$32,148

2022

$1,852 (+11.2%)

$1,581 + $29,429

$31,010

2021

$1,665 (+0.5%)

$1,439 + $27,198

$28,637

2020

$1,656 (+4.4%)

$1,366 + $25,819

$27,185

2019

$1,587 (−5.1%)

$1,316 + $24,867

$26,183

2018

$1,672 (−42.2%)

$1,303 + $24,621

$25,924

2017

$2,894 (−1.9%)

$2,695 + $24,219

$26,914

2016

$2,950 (+5.3%)

$2,795 + $25,120

$27,915

2015

$2,802 (+7.7%)

$2,746 + $24,676

$27,422

2014

$2,603 (−1.7%)

$2,719 + $24,432

$27,151

2013

$2,648

$2,821 + $25,350

$28,171

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Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-23-279-033

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 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

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Housing-Senior
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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, 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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Decatur, IL • 62521

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Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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6.5 hrs

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larger lot
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$24/sq ft
larger lot
6 years newer
SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$88,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,188 sq ft
2170 Franklin Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$38/sq ft
larger lot
12 years newer
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$118,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,706 sq ft
77 Isabella Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$33/sq ft
smaller lot
6 years newer
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$159,900 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths2,310 sq ft
62 Woodhill Ct, Decatur, IL 62521
$33/sq ft
13 years newer

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