* Back on Market At No Fault of Seller! Now offered well-below appraised value! * Welcome to 1970 Barding Ave. — a spacious ranch home located on Decatur’s northwest end near the Home Park area! Offering over 2,000 square feet of living space, this property features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a private master suite with an attached bath and walk-in closet. The living room showcases cathedral ceilings, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy year-round views from the sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard. The partially finished basement adds even more functional space with a cozy fireplace and built-in bar area. Additional highlights include vinyl siding, a poured concrete foundation, high-efficiency HVAC system, and a new roof for added peace of mind. Spacious, functional, and located in a great area — this home is ready for its next owner looking to build equity!
Home Park, located between Lake Decatur and downtown Decatur, is a residential and park-adjacent Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a lakeside backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Home Park area near E. Eldorado Street, where ballfields, playground energy, and shaded paths set the daily rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century ranches and compact bungalows with tidy setbacks and mature canopy. Lakefront drives and open greens shape a routine of walks, runs, and picnic stops. Nearby anchors such as the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, the Decatur Area Arts Council, and the Transfer House frame local culture beyond the shoreline.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in closet(s)
Finished and unfinished full basement with sump pump
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 7
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Screened patio/porch
Fenced yard
Concrete road access
Home design
Single-family residence
One level / one story
Vinyl siding
Parking
Attached garage (2 spaces)
Construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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So much opportunity in this 3 bedroom Ranch in Home Park. Master bedroom has a bathroom with shower, and downstairs bathroom has a half bath. Large living room and family room downstairs. Separate Dining space. 2 car attached garage. Large backyard. Listed approx. $30,000 below assessed tax value. Home needs some TLC, but has had some improvements over the time the homeowner had lived there. Wet Bar downstairs and 2 bonus rooms to be used however necessary. Large unfinished are in basement as well.
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
4/10 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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Historical weather
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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.
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Redfin Estimate for 1970 Barding Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $117,900 and $165,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $118K to $165K.