* Investor alert: this was previously rented at $725/mo * Brick bungalow, replacement windows, furnace/central air 2015, large detached 2.5 car garage, private yard, covered front porch. With a little TLC, 1857 Shady Crest can be the perfect home or rental! There's currently no owner occupied homestead property tax exemption applied to this house, but if the house was owner occupied that would save around $620/year in property taxes.
Darling brick bungalow offering freshly painted interior, replacement windows, update furnace/central air, new kitchen, bath, carpet and vinyl flooring and light fixtures ! Large detached 2.5 car garage, private yard with brick and concrete patio. Covered front porch to rest and watch the flowers bloom! Why rent when you can own 1857 Shady Crest!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,764 (+3.4%)
$1,716 + $17,190
$18,906
2024
$1,706 (+0.8%)
$1,716 + $17,190
$18,906
2023
$1,692 (+3.7%)
$1,600 + $16,025
$17,625
2022
$1,631 (+6.4%)
$1,543 + $15,458
$17,001
2021
$1,533 (−2.1%)
$1,405 + $14,286
$15,691
2020
$1,565 (+3.6%)
$1,334 + $13,562
$14,896
2019
$1,511 (−4.8%)
$1,285 + $13,062
$14,347
2018
$1,587 (−2.3%)
$1,272 + $12,933
$14,205
2017
$1,624 (−1.9%)
$1,587 + $13,517
$15,104
2016
$1,655 (+72.6%)
$1,646 + $14,020
$15,666
2015
$959 (+8.3%)
$1,617 + $13,772
$15,389
2014
$885 (−4.0%)
$1,601 + $13,636
$15,237
2013
$922
$1,661 + $14,148
$15,809
Tax history for 1857 Shady Crest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,764 (+3.4%)
$1,716 + $17,190
$18,906
2024
$1,706 (+0.8%)
$1,716 + $17,190
$18,906
2023
$1,692 (+3.7%)
$1,600 + $16,025
$17,625
2022
$1,631 (+6.4%)
$1,543 + $15,458
$17,001
2021
$1,533 (−2.1%)
$1,405 + $14,286
$15,691
2020
$1,565 (+3.6%)
$1,334 + $13,562
$14,896
2019
$1,511 (−4.8%)
$1,285 + $13,062
$14,347
2018
$1,587 (−2.3%)
$1,272 + $12,933
$14,205
2017
$1,624 (−1.9%)
$1,587 + $13,517
$15,104
2016
$1,655 (+72.6%)
$1,646 + $14,020
$15,666
2015
$959 (+8.3%)
$1,617 + $13,772
$15,389
2014
$885 (−4.0%)
$1,601 + $13,636
$15,237
2013
$922
$1,661 + $14,148
$15,809
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
5,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-24-106-022
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 830
Above Grade Finished Area: 830
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Other
Lot Size : 0.12
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Zoning: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,565
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
Subdivision Name: Jones Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,100 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-24-106-022
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Transit
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$40,000 – $48,000
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