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$174,900

Est. $1,121/mo —

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2,039

sq ft

2847 N 26th St, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

THIS HOUSE! 3 bedroom, 2 bath sits on 3/4 acre lot. Hardwoods mostly throughout. Needs refinished - (BUT I have a guy that does hardwood magic and is very reasonable. ) This house has been lived in AND loved for 25 years. Raising kids to being grandparents, to deciding to downsize - is THIS story! Tons of storage inside and out! Big closets, pantry, basement has storage galore - The dry basement offers - possible 2 more bedroom spaces, and a kitchenette and a full bath, perfect for older children or guests. When you are done looking at the inside, walk out sliders to the DREAMY back yard! Fenced in, so much yard space, patio space for pool (above ground 24', 4.5 feet deep) and summer entertaining! Professional landscaping 2025. The garage!!!---a 2 car garage with 2 extra rooms. A workshop area, and maybe a room for all of your yard tools, mower, etc. .. .. .. with a 1 car garage door on the backside for easy access in and out! If THAT isn't enough, there is also an adorable shed out back as well. A "she shed" A man cave, a pool house??" You decide! Close to the North end to EVERYTHING! Jump on I-72 in minutes! Roof 2024, HVAC 2025, Newer stainless appliances, back patio 3 yrs, Front picture window 5 yrs. This is A LOT of house to grow in and enjoy!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$86Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Valerie Wallace • Main Place Real Estate

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 02:46pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6260329

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$1,121 per month

Principal and interest$908

Property taxes

$116

HOA dues

Home insurance

$98

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hope Academy

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

2/10

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2847 N 26th St · $174,900

Strong offer

$178K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $178K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Finished and unfinished full basement
6 total rooms

Bedrooms
Bedrooms information not provided

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Oven
Range
Range hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry located on main level

Flooring
Flooring information not provided

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

Sale and tax history for 2847 N 26th St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,389 (+9.3%)

$3,104 + $22,779

$25,883

2024

$1,271 (+4.0%)

$3,104 + $22,779

$25,883

2023

$1,222 (+13.4%)

$2,894 + $21,235

$24,129

2022

$1,078 (−25.8%)

$2,792 + $20,483

$23,275

2021

$1,452 (−0.5%)

$2,542 + $18,646

$21,188

2020

$1,459 (+4.1%)

$2,413 + $17,701

$20,114

2019

$1,402 (+1.4%)

$2,324 + $17,048

$19,372

2018

$1,382 (−3.4%)

$2,301 + $16,879

$19,180

2017

$1,431 (−2.3%)

$2,220 + $16,935

$19,155

2016

$1,465 (+6.1%)

$2,302 + $17,564

$19,866

2015

$1,381 (+8.1%)

$2,261 + $17,253

$19,514

2014

$1,277 (−3.3%)

$2,239 + $17,082

$19,321

2013

$1,320

$2,323 + $17,724

$20,047

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

300 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

968

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

968

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-01-226-019

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.

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Religious facility
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Public service
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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

2% 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 • 62526

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Jun

Jul

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Sep

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Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 2847 N 26th St

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $58,000 and $138,000.

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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$138,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,504 sq ft
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$6/sq ft
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SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$124,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,723 sq ft
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$14/sq ft
smaller lot
4 years newer
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$58,000 Last sold price
5 beds2 baths2,303 sq ft
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$61/sq ft
smaller lot
25 years newer
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$130,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths1,546 sq ft
3541 Plover Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
$2/sq ft
smaller lot
27 years newer
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$129,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,462 sq ft
38 Whippoorwill Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
$2/sq ft
smaller lot
8 years newer

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