Bring your vision to this spacious property with tremendous value-add potential! Featuring a mostly open floor plan, vinyl siding, a roof installed in 2014, a generous lot, and a detached two-car garage, this home offers a solid starting point for renovation. Conveniently located near major area employers, including Caterpillar, ADM, and Primient, the property would benefit from updated finishes, but presents an exciting opportunity for an investor or buyer ready to put in the work and unlock its full potential.
Spencer Park, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a historic and residential Decatur neighborhood with a central green and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Spencer Park grounds along North College Street, where shaded sidewalks, porch-front homes, and the park’s open lawns set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Early-20th-century houses—Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquares, and brick colonials—give the blocks a cohesive, walkable feel. The park itself anchors daily routines with courts, play areas, and seasonal community activity. Nearby, the Decatur Area Arts Council and the Transfer House frame a cultural edge, while the Hieronymus Mueller Museum adds a local-history counterpoint. A short drive connects to the lakefront paths and downtown dining without changing the neighborhood’s quieter cadence.
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Market insights
2925 E Harrison Ave · $51,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$51,900
Median sale price in this area is $154,493. (198% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% 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
Smoke detectors installed
Crawl space basement
Bedrooms
Total of 6 rooms (includes bedrooms and living areas)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Cooktop
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry located on the main level
Exterior features
Front porch
Rear porch
Asphalt road frontage
Lot approximately 0.29 acres
Zoned R-3
Home design
Single-family residence
One level / single-story
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Built with crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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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Sun exposure
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.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2925 E Harrison Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $45,000 and $84,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $45K to $84K.