This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom with basement offers a budget-friendly space that can be a great starter home or investment opportunity. While located in a more affordable part of town, this property provides the basics for anyone looking for a place to call home without breaking the bank. Laundry facilities located on the same level as the living space for added convenience. This home has a newer a/c and water heater and carpet no appliances included. Selling "As Is".
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
172 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
6,880 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-13-305-017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1176
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,176
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.16
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 172
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Zoning: RES
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: From Downtown Decatur: Head east on E Main St toward S Franklin St. Turn left onto S 19th St and continue for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto E Clay St. Continue for about 0.5 miles; 1831 E Clay St will be on your left. From I-72 Eastbound: Take exit 144 for US-51 S toward Decatur. Merge onto US-51 S and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto E Clay St. Continue for about 0.5 miles; 1831 E Clay St will be on your right. From I-72 Westbound: Take exit 145A-145B for US-51 S toward Decatur. Merge onto US-51 S and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto E Clay St. Continue for about 0.5 miles; 1831 E Clay St will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,880 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-13-305-017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
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 • 0.7mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$69,000 – $84,000
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