NEW 19 HRS AGO

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$45,000

Est. $303/mo —

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2,093

sq ft

231 S Union St, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Opportunity awaits with this charming 1.5-story bungalow in the heart of Decatur! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a detached 1-car garage, this home offers solid bones, classic character, and plenty of potential. While some cosmetic updates and a little TLC could bring out its full charm, the possibilities are endless for buyers looking to make a home their own or investors seeking their next project. Conveniently located in central Decatur with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities. Bring your vision and make this diamond in the rough shine!

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

2,400 sq ftLot Size

$22Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by PJ Trautman • Trautman Real Estate Agency &

Listing updated: Oct 8, 2026 at 12:08pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6261335

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$303 per month

Principal and interest$252

Property taxes

$30

HOA dues

Home insurance

$21

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

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About Decatur Historic

District

Decatur Historic District, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a historic and walkable Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and landmark architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Transfer House at E William Street and N Main Street, where courthouse-era streetscapes meet a steady rhythm of local storefronts and civic spaces. The Lincoln Square Theatre anchors the cultural calendar, while the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy nearby. Brick and stone homes, deep porches, and mature canopy trees set a measured, residential pace. Pocket parks and the lakefront greenway at Nelson Park shape everyday routes. Cafes and small restaurants along Merchant Street and Main Street keep the district connected to downtown.

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Market insights

231 S Union St · $45,000

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 $155,000. (244% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

26% 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
Five rooms total
Full, unfinished basement

Bathrooms
One full bathroom

Kitchen
Gas water heater, oven, range, refrigerator

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 231 S Union St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$364 (+30.1%)

$1,102 + $13,794

$14,896

2024

$279 (+17.2%)

$1,102 + $13,794

$14,896

2023

$238 (+22.9%)

$1,027 + $12,859

$13,886

2022

$194 (−72.7%)

$991 + $12,404

$13,395

2021

$710 (−5.7%)

$902 + $11,292

$12,194

2020

$752 (+2.6%)

$856 + $10,720

$11,576

2019

$733 (+1.2%)

$824 + $10,325

$11,149

2018

$725 (+0.3%)

$816 + $10,223

$11,039

2017

$722 (−0.9%)

$819 + $10,257

$11,076

2016

$729 (+3.5%)

$850 + $10,638

$11,488

2015

$704 (+6.5%)

$835 + $10,450

$11,285

2014

$661 (+2.0%)

$827 + $10,347

$11,174

2013

$648

$858 + $10,736

$11,594

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Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

40 ft.

Lot size

2,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-15-403-010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

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

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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Decatur, IL • 62522

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 231 S Union St

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $30,000 and $115,000.

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$1/sq ft
larger lot
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$75,000 Last sold price
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$18/sq ft
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28 years newer
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$62,500 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,675 sq ft
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$15/sq ft
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25 years older
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$115,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,818 sq ft
405 S Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$41/sq ft
larger lot
25 years newer
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$30,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath827 sq ft
1905 College St, Decatur, IL 62526
$14/sq ft
larger lot
5 years older
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$112,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,339 sq ft
1088 W Lincoln Park Dr, Decatur, IL 62522
$26/sq ft
larger lot
23 years newer

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