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$15,000

Est. $128/mo —

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963

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1627 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

4,757 sq ftLot Size

$16Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Renee Sommer • County Line Realty

Listing updated: Sep 26, 2026 at 11:38am

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•Source:CIBR #6258386

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$128 per month

Principal and interest$84

Property taxes

$38

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Muffley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

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About Nelson Park-Lyons

Park

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

The average home goes pending in 23 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $143,011. (853% 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
Gas water heater
Unfinished full basement

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
No cooling

Sale and tax history for 1627 E Johns Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,085 (+3.4%)

$974 + $10,650

$11,624

2024

$1,049 (−8.0%)

$974 + $10,650

$11,624

2020

$1,140 (+3.6%)

$49 + $49

$98

2019

$1,101 (−7.9%)

$876 + $9,577

$10,453

2018

$1,195 (−2.3%)

$867 + $9,482

$10,349

2017

$1,223 (+1,350.8%)

$1,146 + $10,229

$11,375

2016

$84 (+40.5%)

$1,189 + $10,609

$11,798

2015

$60 (+30.1%)

$1,168 + $10,421

$11,589

2014

$46 (−45.7%)

$1,156 + $10,318

$11,474

2013

$85

$1,199 + $10,706

$11,905

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Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

151 ft.

Lot depth

32 ft.

Lot size

4,757 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-13-303-006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

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

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 $13,000 and $45,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $13K to $45K.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$13,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
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$2/sq ft
53 years newer
no basement
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
1260 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
$40,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath836 sq ft
1260 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
$32/sq ft
larger lot
11 years newer
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$28,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath969 sq ft
1871 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL 62521
$13/sq ft
larger lot
18 years newer
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$17,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath860 sq ft
126 S 18th St, Decatur, IL 62521
$4/sq ft
smaller lot
11 years newer
SOLD JAN 24, 2026
$20,500 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath883 sq ft
1511 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521
$7/sq ft
larger lot
39 years newer
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$45,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath972 sq ft
2111 E Wood St, Decatur, IL 62521
$30/sq ft
14 years newer

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