Looking for a beautiful ranch with an amazing basement, fenced in yard, newer flooring, updated kitchen? This South Shores ranch is waiting for you! Make sure you tour this home soon because it will not last long in this market. It has 2 family rooms, a living room, a rec room area, and a formal dining room. The open flow of the floor plan, allows for the rooms to be switched around per the owners needs and desires. The back yard is like a vacation with a concrete patio and newer above ground pool that is perfect for those hot days in the summer and fall. Enjoy the view from the screened in back porch on those summer evenings. Newer shed with its own concrete pad for those mowers and pool supplies. Come see this spacious home before it’s Sold.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$76Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Stacey Wenskunas• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
South Shores, located between Lake Decatur and South Shores Park, is a lakeside and residential Decatur neighborhood with shoreline views and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Shores Park entrance off S Lake Shore Drive, where boat ramps, picnic lawns, and trailheads set a weekend-on-the-water rhythm. Mid-century ranches and lake-facing homes mix with tidy brick builds, giving the streetscape a grounded, lived-in feel. The lakefront path and open greens shape daily routines around walking loops and sunset overlooks. Nearby, the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and the Decatur Yacht Club act as cultural anchors tied to the water. A short drive north, downtown’s Transfer House and the Decatur Area Arts Council add a gallery-and-cafe counterpoint to the shoreline calm.
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Market insights
19 Ridge Dr · $164,900
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$164,900
Median sale price in this area is $154,493. (6% lower 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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dishwasher
Freezer
Gas water heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Finished and unfinished full basement
Bedrooms
Total of 8 rooms (bedrooms included)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Rear porch
Patio
Fenced yard
Above-ground outdoor pool
Shed(s)
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
One level / 1 story
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Aluminum siding
Asphalt roof
Built with full basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This beautifully maintained ranch-style property offers a blend of modern updates and classic comfort, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a move-in ready residence. Quickly notice the appealing curb appeal with professional landscaping & all new exterior paint on siding & shutters. Step inside to discover a bright and inviting living space featuring newer flooring and fresh paint. The open layout seamlessly connects the living room to the dining area. The kitchen is equipped with a brand-new refrigerator & dishwasher. Along with three spacious bedrooms, and two full bathrooms on the main level. The finished basement adds valuable extra living space. Step outside into the fenced in backyard or relax in the screened in porch. This home has been pre-inspected (house & radon) for your peace of mind, so you can move in with confidence.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,620 (+5.0%)
$5,441 + $28,631
$34,072
2024
$2,494 (+1.7%)
$5,441 + $28,631
$34,072
2023
$2,452 (+9.0%)
$5,072 + $26,691
$31,763
2022
$2,250 (+8.5%)
$4,892 + $25,746
$30,638
2021
$2,073 (−0.9%)
$4,453 + $23,091
$27,544
2020
$2,093 (+3.9%)
$4,227 + $21,920
$26,147
2019
$2,013 (−17.7%)
$4,071 + $21,111
$25,182
2018
$2,446 (−3.0%)
$4,031 + $20,902
$24,933
2017
$2,520 (−2.1%)
$3,345 + $25,935
$29,280
2016
$2,575 (+5.7%)
$3,469 + $26,899
$30,368
2015
$2,435 (+7.9%)
$3,408 + $26,423
$29,831
2014
$2,256 (−2.6%)
$3,374 + $26,161
$29,535
2013
$2,316
$3,501 + $27,144
$30,645
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-26-329-010
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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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62521
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 19 Ridge Dr
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $109,000 and $175,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $109K to $175K.