Pending

$124,000

Est. $907/mo —

•

1,520

sq ft

24 Kater Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Welcome home to this charming South Shores ranch, offering comfortable living with a finished basement and an ideal layout for a first-time homebuyer or those looking to downsize! The main level offers easy, convenient living, while the finished basement provides additional space to relax and entertain, complete with a cozy fireplace in the family room that is perfect for cool evenings. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard and a 1.5-car detached garage with plenty of room for parking, storage, or hobbies. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, churches, schools, and interstate access, this home puts everything you need close at hand. Recent updates include a new furnace, water heater, and LVP flooring in 2024, plus new water lines and an A/C coil in 2026. Basement bathroom plumbing was disconnected by a prior owner but could be re-attached. Move-in ready and conveniently located—this South Shores gem is ready to welcome you home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$82Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lori Eaton • Glenda Williamson Realty

Listing updated: Sep 16, 2026 at 09:08am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CIBR #6260403

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$907 per month

Principal and interest$694

Property taxes

$156

HOA dues

Home insurance

$58

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Shores Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

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About South

Shores

South Shores, located between Lake Decatur and South Shores Park, is a lakeside and residential Decatur neighborhood with shoreline views and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Shores Park entrance off S Lake Shore Drive, where boat ramps, picnic lawns, and trailheads set a weekend-on-the-water rhythm. Mid-century ranches and lake-facing homes mix with tidy brick builds, giving the streetscape a grounded, lived-in feel. The lakefront path and open greens shape daily routines around walking loops and sunset overlooks. Nearby, the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and the Decatur Yacht Club act as cultural anchors tied to the water. A short drive north, downtown’s Transfer House and the Decatur Area Arts Council add a gallery-and-cafe counterpoint to the shoreline calm.

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Market insights

24 Kater Dr · $124,000

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. (25% 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

Dining

Interior features
Finished and unfinished full basement
One fireplace

Bedrooms
Total of 5 rooms (includes living spaces and bedrooms)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Gas water heater (listed among appliances)

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 24 Kater Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6260403

Sep 16, 2026

Pending

—

Sep 7, 2026

Contingent

—

Sep 3, 2026

Relisted

—

Aug 24, 2026

Contingent

—

Aug 19, 2026

Listed

$124,000

$82/sq ft

CIBR #6245593

Oct 11, 2024

Sold

$76,500

$50/sq ft

Sep 30, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 12, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2024

Listed

$75,000

$49/sq ft

+17

This South Shores 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath house is waiting for new owners to make it their own and is move-in ready! Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment, this home will easily satisfy both your current and future needs. The stainless appliances, as well as the washer and dryer, will further reduce the stress of buying. Enjoy together time in the main level spaces or adjourn to the lower level recreation room (complete with fireplace). The fenced backyard and patio will also serve as a venue for relaxing or entertaining. Priced to sell . .. call your realtor for a tour today. Selling As Is.

Public Records

May 27, 2022

Sold

$65,000

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,869 (−20.4%)

$3,625 + $22,402

$26,027

2024

$2,349 (+0.8%)

$3,625 + $22,402

$26,027

2023

$2,329 (+6.5%)

$3,379 + $20,884

$24,263

2022

$2,187 (+6.4%)

$3,259 + $20,145

$23,404

2021

$2,055 (+42.3%)

$2,967 + $18,068

$21,035

2020

$1,444 (+4.1%)

$2,817 + $17,152

$19,969

2019

$1,387 (−12.1%)

$2,713 + $16,519

$19,232

2018

$1,577 (−30.2%)

$2,686 + $16,355

$19,041

2017

$2,260 (+35.4%)

$2,981 + $18,032

$21,013

2016

$1,669 (−23.7%)

$3,092 + $18,702

$21,794

2015

$2,188 (+7.7%)

$3,037 + $18,371

$21,408

2014

$2,032 (−1.7%)

$3,007 + $18,189

$21,196

2013

$2,067

$3,120 + $18,872

$21,992

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

110 ft.

Lot depth

50 ft.

Lot size

5,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-27-277-006

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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.

9.9 hrs

6.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 24 Kater Dr

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