WELCOME TO LIFE ON THE LAKE! Situated on 150 feet of waterfront, Basin 1 with seawall already in place! This stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath lakefront retreat offers breathtaking views of the Lake and a true vacation feel. Spacious great room showcases vaulted ceilings with cedar beams, wood floors, gas fireplace, and dramatic two-story windows for gorgeous lake views and plenty of natural lighting. Dining area opens to a tiered lakeside deck, ready for entertaining. All bedrooms are private suites, each featuring its own attached ensuite bath, making this home ideal for guests, family, or a vacation getaway. A hidden bookshelf entrance leads to a finished lower-level bonus space, adding character and fun to this one-of-a-kind property. Outside, enjoy a covered dock with lift for your boat or jet skis, driveway extended for guest parking and lake toys. Roof 2025, Appliances Stay Lakefront living, incredible views, and unique features—this Lake house gem is ready to impress!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$157Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Abby Golladay• Main Place Real Estate
Bought with Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Est. $1,366 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1474 Post Ct
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6259346
Jul 21, 2026
Sold
$351,500
$157/sq ft
Jun 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 21, 2026
Listed
$359,000
$161/sq ft
CIBR #6207550
Mar 5, 2021
Sold
$279,500
$125/sq ft
Jan 15, 2021
Listed
$290,000
$130/sq ft
+41
WELCOME TO LIFE ON THE LAKE! YOU WANT THIS ADDRESS! You'll fall in love with this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath lake home with a vacation lodge feel and located on 150' of lake frontage on Basin 1 with million dollar lake views! Bring your jet skis or deck boat to enjoy from the privacy of your own covered dock with lift. Entertain in the rustic great room featuring vaulted oak ceiling accented by cedar beams and two story windows that show off the lake view! You and your guests will love the pegged plank wood floors, fireplace and room to overflow through the casual dining area onto the deck overlooking Lake Decatur! Great possibility as a vacation destination with each of the three bedrooms (1 on the main floor & two upstairs) featuring it's own private bath. Don't miss the lower level finished area accessed through hidden book shelf wall in great room. .. yes, you read that right! Please, call your Realtor today. Note: Some virtual staging in photos but no changes in flooring or wall covers.
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2234
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,034
Below Grade Finished Area: 200
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Decatur Lake
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.27
Lot Size Area: 0.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,008
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: IL 105 E to E Lake Shore Drive to Right on Post Ct.
Subdivision Name: Post Estates
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-23-403-009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
13/100 Car-Dependent16/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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, 17 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62521
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$338,000 – $409,000
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