Pending

$148,000

Est. $1,144/mo —

•

2,016

sq ft

203 Wayside Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Spacious South Shores ranch situated on an almost double lot. Generously sized bedrooms with large closets. Ample storage throughout the house. Eat-in kitchen with a pantry. Large family room open to dining room provides the perfect space for gatherings. The home includes updated bathrooms, solid oak interior doors, and newer windows throughout the main level (with the exception of the kitchen window over the sink and the large picture windows in the living room). The waterproofed basement provides peace of mind and endless possibilities for additional living space and has a transferrable warranty. Major updates include a new roof and gutters installed in 2022.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$73Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Sherry Plain • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 07:38pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6259967

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$1,144 per month

Principal and interest$828

Property taxes

$247

HOA dues

Home insurance

$69

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Shores Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

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About South

Shores

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

203 Wayside Ave · $148,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 25 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $155,000. (5% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Pantry
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Unfinished/partial basement with sump pump

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Gas water heater

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Whole house fan

Sale and tax history for 203 Wayside Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,138 (+5.9%)

$5,271 + $39,357

$44,628

2024

$2,963 (+2.2%)

$5,271 + $39,357

$44,628

2023

$2,899 (+10.5%)

$4,914 + $36,690

$41,604

2022

$2,624 (+9.8%)

$4,740 + $35,391

$40,131

2021

$2,390 (−0.3%)

$4,315 + $31,742

$36,057

2020

$2,396 (+4.1%)

$4,096 + $30,133

$34,229

2019

$2,301 (−1.7%)

$3,945 + $29,021

$32,966

2018

$2,341 (−3.5%)

$3,906 + $28,734

$32,640

2017

$2,427 (−2.3%)

$7,074 + $26,208

$33,282

2016

$2,485 (+6.2%)

$7,337 + $27,183

$34,520

2015

$2,341 (+8.2%)

$7,207 + $26,702

$33,909

2014

$2,164 (−3.4%)

$7,136 + $26,438

$33,574

2013

$2,240

$7,404 + $27,431

$34,835

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Zoning

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Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-27-279-015

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

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:

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Religious facility
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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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Decatur, IL • 62521

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Exceptional sunlight

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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 203 Wayside Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $159,000 and $186,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $159K to $186K.

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$159,000 Last sold price
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$4/sq ft
smaller lot
12 years newer
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$186,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,045 sq ft
424 Hackberry Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$18/sq ft
smaller lot
8 years newer
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$159,900 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths2,310 sq ft
62 Woodhill Ct, Decatur, IL 62521
$4/sq ft
smaller lot
7 years newer
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$174,900 Last sold price
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$56/sq ft
smaller lot
38 years newer
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$178,500 Last sold price
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596 S Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62522
$18/sq ft
smaller lot
9 years newer
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$166,500 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,262 sq ft
1440 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
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smaller lot
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