This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home at 1636 E Johns Ave offers an opportunity for investors or buyers looking for a renovation project. The property includes a basement and has the potential to be transformed into a comfortable residence or investment property. Featuring a 1 car detached garage and a fenced backyard as well. Bring your vision and renovation plans to this property and unlock its potential. Roof is estimated to be 6-7 years old. Selling AS-IS.
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
1636 E Johns Ave · $20,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$20,000
Median sale price in this area is $154,493. (672% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Unfinished full basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Water heater
Heating & cooling
Central air
Window unit(s)
Has heating (other)
Exterior features
Front porch
Fenced yard
Concrete road access
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
Construction
Wood siding
Shingle roof
Built with a full unfinished basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62521
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1636 E Johns Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $44,000 and $80,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $44K to $80K.