For sale

$155,000

Est. $1,093/mo —

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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

$77Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Sherry Plain • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing updated: Aug 23, 2026 at 07:06pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6259967

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$1,093 per month

Principal and interest$774

Property taxes

$247

HOA dues

Home insurance

$72

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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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Offer insights

203 Wayside Ave · $155,000

Strong offer

$156K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $156K+ is a strong offer

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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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Lot size

0.28 Acres

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-27-279-015

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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:

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

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

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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 $116,000 and $186,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $116K to $186K.

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$14/sq ft
smaller lot
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$186,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,045 sq ft
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$14/sq ft
smaller lot
8 years newer
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$155,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,140 sq ft
20 Glenview Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$5/sq ft
larger lot
5 years older
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$166,500 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,262 sq ft
1440 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$3/sq ft
smaller lot
15 years older
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$159,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,077 sq ft
2065 Friel Ct, Decatur, IL 62521
smaller lot
12 years newer
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$116,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,996 sq ft
20 Ridge Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$19/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer

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