Easy one-level living in this updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in a convenient north location! Cathedral ceilings give the home an open, airy feel, while the family room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and offers the flexibility to also serve as a dining area. It flows right into the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. Sliding glass doors with built-in blinds lead to a spacious deck and privacy-fenced backyard offering plenty of room to relax or entertain. The primary suite features a private bath with ceramic tile shower and jetted tub. Many updates and improvements throughout, including light fixtures, fresh paint, landscaping, privacy fencing, tree removal, new sliders and lots of thoughtful finishing touches. Add in the 2-car attached garage and everything conveniently on one level! Roof 2008; HVAC 2011. Move-in ready and waiting for its next owner!
Highland Place, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a residential and historic Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along W Main St near the Millikin campus, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Brick foursquares, classic bungalows, and tidy porches give the blocks a cohesive, lived-in look. Millikin University adds a cultural pulse through performances and campus events. Nearby green space and the lakefront loop at Nelson Park shape daily routines around trails and open lawns. Downtown’s theaters and galleries sit close enough for an evening out without changing the neighborhood’s quiet cadence.
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Market insights
2870 N Primrose Ct · $178,500
DAYS ON MARKET
40 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$178,500
Median sale price in this area is $155,000. (13% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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
Cathedral ceilings
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Oven
Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Deck
Fenced yard
Shed(s)
Therapeutic whirlpool
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Crawl space with sump pump
Built with concrete road access
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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NICE - Buyers will love the corner wood burning fireplace in family room open to updated kitchen. Counter tops replaced, new laminate flooring in kitchen and family, stainless appliances, tile back splash and breakfast bar. Living room -dining room combo. Plenty of space for family gatherings. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Master bath offers ceramic shower walls and a jacuzzi tub. Fenced in back yard, nice large deck with pergola. Great space for entertaining our doors. AC and Furnace new in 2011. Roof new in 2008. Many new light fixtures, hall bath update as well and current, attached 2 car garage, quiet cul-du-sac and convenient north location. Show and SELL!
Public Records
May 28, 2008
Sold
$100,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,681 (+4.6%)
$7,033 + $38,409
$45,442
2024
$3,520 (+1.5%)
$7,033 + $38,409
$45,442
2023
$3,470 (+0.2%)
$6,556 + $35,806
$42,362
2022
$3,462 (+7.8%)
$6,324 + $34,538
$40,862
2021
$3,212 (−1.3%)
$5,757 + $33,448
$39,205
2020
$3,256 (+3.8%)
$5,465 + $31,752
$37,217
2019
$3,136 (+7.2%)
$5,263 + $30,581
$35,844
2018
$2,926 (−2.8%)
$5,211 + $30,278
$35,489
2017
$3,012 (−2.1%)
$6,261 + $27,591
$33,852
2016
$3,076 (+5.6%)
$6,494 + $28,617
$35,111
2015
$2,912 (+7.9%)
$6,379 + $28,111
$34,490
2014
$2,698 (−2.4%)
$6,316 + $27,833
$34,149
2013
$2,766
$6,553 + $28,878
$35,431
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,380
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,380
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-04-128-015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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
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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62526
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54
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2870 N Primrose Ct
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $113,000 and $182,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $113K to $183K.