For sale
$162,000
Est. $1,131/mo
bd
— ba
2,732
sq ft

281 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62523

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About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$59Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Sellers Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing updated:
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Source:CIBR #6254941
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$1,131 per month

Principal and interest$809
Property taxes
HOA dues
Home insurance
Utilities
Down payment
20% ($32,400)
Home price
$162,000
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.38%
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Schools

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

2/10
Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10
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About Decatur Historic
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Market insights

281 W Prairie Ave · $162,000
DAYS ON MARKET
257 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
80.5%
Most homes are selling 19% below list price.

Property details

Kitchen

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Living

Living

  • Interior features
  • Gas water heater
  • Full basement
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Heating & cooling
  • No cooling system listed

Sale and tax history for 281 W Prairie Ave

Public record

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Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
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Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-279-020
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Basement
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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, 20 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

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Redfin Estimate for 281 W Prairie Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $52,500 and $216,000.

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