Adorable home on a quiet dead end street, 2 bedrooms with a large family room that has been turned into a theatre room with theatre seats! Sliding glass patio door leads to a composite deck overlooking a beautiful yard! Enjoy the enclosed 4 season front porch and this home also has a full basement for more space! Beautiful hardwood floors and all appliances stay including washer and dryer! Nothing to do here but move in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$70Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dina Durbin• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Taylor Peterson• Main Place Real Estate
Get your popcorn ready!! Great home on a dead end, quiet street on the East side of Decatur. A recreation of the movie experience already set up for you in the large family room, theater seats and all! Enjoy the outdoors too? Great deck looking over the shady back yard made from the low maintenance composite decking and surrounded by trees for a private setting. Full basement for the pool table and ping pong tournaments, original hardwood floors, main floor laundry, 4-season front porch, and all new windows throughout. Great starter home or a home with very little steps for those who need it. Call today for a private showing!
Public Records
Feb 9, 2017
Sold
$49,500
$42/sq ft
CIBR #6161771
Feb 8, 2017
Sold
$49,250
$42/sq ft
May 3, 2016
Listed
$49,900
$42/sq ft
CIBR #6132782
Dec 18, 2014
Sold
$49,000
$42/sq ft
May 12, 2014
Listed
$49,900
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$852 (+13.3%)
$3,008 + $17,120
$20,128
2024
$752 (−21.1%)
$3,008 + $17,120
$20,128
2023
$952 (−15.1%)
$2,804 + $15,960
$18,764
2022
$1,122 (+10.7%)
$2,705 + $15,395
$18,100
2021
$1,013 (+0.3%)
$2,462 + $14,228
$16,690
2020
$1,010 (+4.3%)
$2,337 + $13,507
$15,844
2019
$969 (−9.5%)
$2,251 + $13,009
$15,260
2018
$1,071 (−3.8%)
$2,229 + $12,880
$15,109
2017
$1,113 (−2.4%)
$3,522 + $12,670
$16,192
2016
$1,141 (+6.4%)
$3,653 + $13,141
$16,794
2015
$1,072 (+26.5%)
$3,588 + $12,909
$16,497
2014
$847 (+2.1%)
$3,552 + $18,650
$22,202
2013
$830
$3,685 + $19,351
$23,036
Tax history for 1877 Shady Crest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$852 (+13.3%)
$3,008 + $17,120
$20,128
2024
$752 (−21.1%)
$3,008 + $17,120
$20,128
2023
$952 (−15.1%)
$2,804 + $15,960
$18,764
2022
$1,122 (+10.7%)
$2,705 + $15,395
$18,100
2021
$1,013 (+0.3%)
$2,462 + $14,228
$16,690
2020
$1,010 (+4.3%)
$2,337 + $13,507
$15,844
2019
$969 (−9.5%)
$2,251 + $13,009
$15,260
2018
$1,071 (−3.8%)
$2,229 + $12,880
$15,109
2017
$1,113 (−2.4%)
$3,522 + $12,670
$16,192
2016
$1,141 (+6.4%)
$3,653 + $13,141
$16,794
2015
$1,072 (+26.5%)
$3,588 + $12,909
$16,497
2014
$847 (+2.1%)
$3,552 + $18,650
$22,202
2013
$830
$3,685 + $19,351
$23,036
*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
126 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-24-106-024
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1176
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,176
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, 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: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.29
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Zoning: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,013
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: E Cantrell St to 17th St turn left on Cleveland then slight left and turn go straight into Shady Crest
Subdivision Name: Jones Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-24-106-024
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 • 1.3mi
3/10
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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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, 18 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
$79,000 – $95,000
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