For sale

$89,900

Est. $694/mo —

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2,482

sq ft

1468 Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

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

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6260292

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$694 per month

Principal and interest$466

Property taxes

$185

HOA dues

Home insurance

$42

Utilities

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Around this home

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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Market insights

1468 Lake Shore Dr · $89,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $157,500. (58% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

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Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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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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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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Library
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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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Redfin Estimate for 1468 Lake Shore Dr

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$28/sq ft
smaller lot
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smaller lot
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SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$115,000 Last sold price
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larger lot
9 years newer
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$118,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,636 sq ft
71 Sandcreek Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$36/sq ft
7 years newer
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$125,000 Last sold price
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25 Ridge Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$83/sq ft
smaller lot
10 years newer
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$155,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,140 sq ft
20 Glenview Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$36/sq ft
larger lot
1 year newer

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