Pending

$35,000

Est. $299/mo —

•

600

sq ft

2231 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

6,080 sq ftLot Size

$58Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Kathy James • Cutting Edge Realty

Listing updated: Oct 7, 2026 at 12:48pm

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:CIBR #6260264

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$299 per month

Principal and interest$196

Property taxes

$87

HOA dues

Home insurance

$16

Utilities

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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

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

2231 E Main St · $35,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 24 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $144,259. (312% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Gas water heater
Unfinished full basement

Bedrooms
Total of 4 rooms (includes bedrooms and living areas)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
No specific kitchen appliances listed

Laundry & utility
No laundry appliances listed

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
No central cooling

Sale and tax history for 2231 E Main St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,081 (+3.4%)

$1,877 + $9,707

$11,584

2024

$1,045 (+0.8%)

$1,877 + $9,707

$11,584

2023

$1,037 (+6.9%)

$1,750 + $9,049

$10,799

2022

$970 (+6.4%)

$1,688 + $8,729

$10,417

2021

$911 (−2.1%)

$1,537 + $7,790

$9,327

2020

$930 (+3.6%)

$1,459 + $7,395

$8,854

2019

$898 (−15.7%)

$1,405 + $7,122

$8,527

2018

$1,065 (−2.3%)

$1,391 + $7,051

$8,442

2017

$1,090 (−1.9%)

$211 + $9,922

$10,133

2016

$1,111 (−10.7%)

$219 + $10,291

$10,510

2015

$1,243 (+7.6%)

$1,957 + $10,211

$12,168

2014

$1,155 (−1.7%)

$1,938 + $10,110

$12,048

2013

$1,175

$2,011 + $10,490

$12,501

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

152 ft.

Lot size

6,080 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-13-258-030

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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 2231 E Main St

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $30,000 and $90,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $30K to $90K.

SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$90,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,163 sq ft
2930 E Wood St, Decatur, IL 62521
$19/sq ft
larger lot
24 years older
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$69,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
1976 E Wood St, Decatur, IL 62521
$7/sq ft
smaller lot
76 years older
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
1260 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
$40,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath836 sq ft
1260 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
$10/sq ft
larger lot
54 years older
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$55,000 Last sold price
1 bed1 bath606 sq ft
411 Woodside Trl Unit D6, Decatur, IL 62521
$33/sq ft
5 years newer
no basement
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$30,000 Last sold price
1 bed1 bath600 sq ft
2434 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL 62521
$8/sq ft
35 years older
no basement
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$58,500 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths1,226 sq ft
1850 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL 62521
$10/sq ft
77 years older

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