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$59,897

Est. $427/mo —

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720

sq ft

2039 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$83Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jim Cleveland • RE/MAX Executives Plus

Listing updated: Sep 9, 2026 at 03:28pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CIBR #6254965

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$427 per month

Principal and interest$327

Property taxes

$72

HOA dues

Home insurance

$28

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Muffley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

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About Nelson Park-Lyons

Park

Nelson Park-Lyons Park, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a park-centered and residential Decatur neighborhood with broad green space and a laid-back, outdoorsy feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Nelson Park area, where ballfields, playground energy, and trail traffic set the daily rhythm. Housing leans toward modest mid-century and older single-family homes with mature trees and deep yards. Lyons Park adds another pocket of courts and open lawn that keeps the landscape feeling spacious. For local culture, the Decatur Area Arts Council and the historic Lincoln Square Theater anchor nearby outings. On weekends, the Decatur Farmers Market brings a seasonal, walk-and-browse ritual to the edge of the neighborhood.

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Market insights

2039 E Whitmer St · $59,897

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 list price in this area is $158,079. (164% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Dishwasher
Gas water heater
Range
Refrigerator
Unfinished full basement with sump pump

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
No cooling

Sale and tax history for 2039 E Whitmer St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6254965

Sep 9, 2026

Relisted

—

Jun 16, 2026

Price Changed

$59,897

$83/sq ft

Sep 8, 2025

Listed

$39,897

$55/sq ft

CIBR #6161029

Jun 1, 2016

Sold

$20,000

$28/sq ft

Mar 22, 2016

Listed

$24,900

$35/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$897 (+3.4%)

$1,713 + $7,900

$9,613

2024

$868 (+0.8%)

$1,713 + $7,900

$9,613

2023

$860 (+6.9%)

$1,597 + $7,365

$8,962

2022

$805 (+6.4%)

$1,540 + $7,104

$8,644

2021

$756 (−2.1%)

$1,402 + $6,340

$7,742

2020

$772 (+3.6%)

$1,331 + $6,019

$7,350

2019

$745 (−4.0%)

$1,282 + $5,797

$7,079

2018

$777 (−2.3%)

$1,269 + $5,740

$7,009

2017

$795 (−44.2%)

$1,174 + $6,219

$7,393

2016

$1,425 (+92.4%)

$1,217 + $12,274

$13,491

2015

$741 (+8.5%)

$1,195 + $12,057

$13,252

2014

$683 (−4.5%)

$1,183 + $11,938

$13,121

2013

$715

$1,227 + $12,386

$13,613

Public record

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Zoning

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Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-13-379-004

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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Features

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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

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, 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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Redfin Estimate for 2039 E Whitmer St

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $20,000 and $51,000.

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$20,000 Last sold price
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$55/sq ft
7 years newer
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$40,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath706 sq ft
1127 S 21st St, Decatur, IL 62521
$26/sq ft
smaller lot
17 years older
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$51,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
855 Stone St, Decatur, IL 62521
$19/sq ft
larger lot
33 years older
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$25,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath947 sq ft
1872 Shady Crest St, Decatur, IL 62521
$57/sq ft
larger lot
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$34,500 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath887 sq ft
1105 S Jasper St, Decatur, IL 62521
$44/sq ft
smaller lot
19 years older
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$28,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath969 sq ft
1871 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL 62521
$54/sq ft
13 years older

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