For sale

$34,000

Est. $230/mo —

•

990

sq ft

231 S 19 St, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Tucked into an established Decatur neighborhood, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout that's easy to enjoy today while offering plenty of opportunities to update and make it your own over time. The unfinished basement provides valuable storage space and the flexibility to create a workshop, hobby area, or future living space to fit your needs. Whether you're purchasing your first home, looking to downsize, or adding to your investment portfolio, this property offers a great combination of value and potential. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, dining, and other everyday amenities, you'll enjoy having everything you need just minutes away. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Buyer may conduct inspections for informational purposes only; however, Seller will not make, complete, or provide credit for any repairs or deficiencies identified through inspections. Buyer to independently verify all square footage measurements for accuracy and perform their own due diligence regarding the property. Home is being sold as-is, where-is. Seller will make no repairs, and no inspections will be honored. Come take a look and see how this home could be the perfect fit for your next move.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$34Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Star Harris • RE/MAX Results Realty

Listing updated: Sep 23, 2026 at 10:27am

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26042536

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$230 per month

Principal and interest$193

Property taxes

$22

HOA dues

Home insurance

$16

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Muffley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

231 S 19 St · $34,000

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 $144,208. (324% 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

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Appliances: Other
Unfinished basement

Bedrooms
Two bedrooms, both on the main level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom (main level)

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Other cooling

Sale and tax history for 231 S 19 St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26042536

Sep 23, 2026

Price Changed

$34,000

$34/sq ft

Sep 9, 2026

Price Changed

$37,500

$38/sq ft

Aug 28, 2026

Price Changed

$39,000

$39/sq ft

Aug 5, 2026

Price Changed

$45,000

$45/sq ft

Jul 7, 2026

Listed

$50,000

$51/sq ft

Jul 6, 2026

Coming Soon

$50,000

$51/sq ft

CIBR #6174834

Mar 9, 2018

Sold

Oct 4, 2017

Listed

$22,897

$23/sq ft

PRE-INSPECTED BY RIDGELINE HOME INSPECTIONS! Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow on full basement boasts original stained woodwork and solid wood doors, original built-in china cabinet in the kitchen, enclosed knotty pine front porch, spacious bedrooms, large windows throughout, finished attic with drop-down ladder access that measures 27'x14' with 6' ceiling, and full unfinished basement with plenty of storage space. Furnace, 2005; water heater, 2011.

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Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-13-304-039

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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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

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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Historical weather

Decatur, IL • 62521

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Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

9.7 hrs

5.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 231 S 19 St

$31,741

$2,259 under list price of $34K

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no basement
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$27,000 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths1,696 sq ft
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larger lot
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Rental earnings

Est. $916 per month, based on comparable rentals

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