For sale

$140,000

Est. $1,150/mo —

•

3,206

sq ft

2186 Barding Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

Discover this inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom walk-out ranch home, thoughtfully positioned at the end of a serene cul-de-sac. This location offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting with minimal traffic. The main floor features an open and functional layout with three spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with its own private full bathroom, plus a second full bathroom and a convenient half bath. The walk-out basement boasts durable poured concrete walls and provides versatile additional space with seamless access to the backyard, enhancing indoor-outdoor living possibilities. This well-built home offers a solid foundation and presents a wonderful opportunity to personalize and update to your taste. With some TLC, it can become exactly the home you envision. Take advantage of this rare combination of ranch-style living, quality poured concrete construction, and a prime cul-de-sac location. Schedule your private tour today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$44Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jason O'Laughlin • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing updated: Sep 10, 2026 at 06:08am

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6258917

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$1,150 per month

Principal and interest$744

Property taxes

$342

HOA dues

Home insurance

$64

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

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About Home

Park

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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Market insights

2186 Barding Ave · $140,000

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 $154,493. (10% 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

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Finished full basement with walk-out access
Fireplace (1)

Bedrooms
9 total rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer and Dryer included
Laundry on the main level

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 2186 Barding Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,100 (+5.3%)

$7,468 + $47,464

$54,932

2024

$3,892 (+1.9%)

$7,468 + $47,464

$54,932

2023

$3,821 (+7.7%)

$6,962 + $44,247

$51,209

2022

$3,550 (+16.1%)

$6,716 + $42,681

$49,397

2021

$3,057 (−5.7%)

$6,114 + $38,854

$44,968

2020

$3,241 (+2.6%)

$5,804 + $36,884

$42,688

2019

$3,159 (−4.6%)

$5,590 + $35,523

$41,113

2018

$3,311 (−0.9%)

$5,535 + $35,171

$40,706

2017

$3,340 (−4.5%)

$6,136 + $36,378

$42,514

2016

$3,497 (+5.9%)

$6,364 + $37,730

$44,094

2015

$3,302 (+8.0%)

$6,251 + $37,063

$43,314

2014

$3,057 (−2.9%)

$6,189 + $36,696

$42,885

2013

$3,148

$6,421 + $38,074

$44,495

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,660

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,660

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-04-354-003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

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

Decatur, IL • 62526

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11.5 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 2186 Barding Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $143,000 and $196,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $143K to $196K.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
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3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
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$28/sq ft
smaller lot
22 years older
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$173,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,817 sq ft
2231 Hoyt Knls, Decatur, IL 62526
$51/sq ft
28 years older
no basement
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$196,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths3,941 sq ft
1602 W Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
$6/sq ft
larger lot
26 years older
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$160,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,205 sq ft
1759 Hunt Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
$29/sq ft
30 years older
unfinished basement
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$148,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
405 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$53/sq ft
smaller lot
62 years older
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$143,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
2209 W Oaklawn Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
$46/sq ft
smaller lot
32 years older

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