East side - Near St Marys and Eisenhower High School; a few fix-ups and you can turn this house into a great home. The garage has access from the alley. Bring your cash and be ready to sell. Selling AS IS. Seller will not accept assignment offers nor attorney-in-fact. Contract buyer must be the buyer at close of escrow.
Nelson Park-Lyons Park, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a park-centered and residential Decatur neighborhood with broad green space and a laid-back, outdoorsy feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Nelson Park area, where ballfields, playground energy, and trail traffic set the daily rhythm. Housing leans toward modest mid-century and older single-family homes with mature trees and deep yards. Lyons Park adds another pocket of courts and open lawn that keeps the landscape feeling spacious. For local culture, the Decatur Area Arts Council and the historic Lincoln Square Theater anchor nearby outings. On weekends, the Decatur Farmers Market brings a seasonal, walk-and-browse ritual to the edge of the neighborhood.
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Market insights
1627 E Johns Ave · $15,000
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.
LIST PRICE
$15,000
Median list price in this area is $156,096. (941% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Gas water heater
Unfinished full basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Front porch
Dirt and gravel road access
Asphalt roof
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
Construction
Wood siding construction
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
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Community / recreation center
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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
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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Redfin Estimate for 1627 E Johns Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $20,500 and $43,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $21K to $43K.