Spacious full brick home located in Decatur’s historic West End offering 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a great blend of character and updates! You’ll love the engineered wood flooring throughout the main level along with the freshly painted kitchen and cabinets that give the space a bright, refreshed feel. The beautifully updated sunroom is a standout feature with abundant natural light and a skylight creating the perfect space to relax year-round. Outside, enjoy the low-maintenance Trex front deck and mature West End setting. Major updates include a new roof in 2024, HVAC in 2017, and water heater in 2025 for added peace of mind. Seller has also pre-inspected the home to help make your move even easier. Conveniently located near Kiwanis Park, walking and biking paths, and Fairview Park!
West End, located between downtown Decatur and Fairview Park, is a residential and historic Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merchant Street corridor near Millikin University, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Staley Field and the Kirkland Fine Arts Center act as cultural anchors, pairing collegiate sports with performing-arts nights. Housing leans toward classic Midwestern forms—bungalows, brick two-stories, and porch-front homes—set on walkable streets. Green space and ballfields shape the edges, while the university adds a bookish, arts-forward undertone.
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Offer insights
157 S Redwood Ln · $179,900
$180K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $180K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
106 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Unfinished full basement
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Natural gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Enclosed patio
Patio
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Two-story
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62522
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 157 S Redwood Ln
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $163,000 and $190,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $163K to $190K.