Scovill Gardens, located between downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a residential and park-adjacent Decatur neighborhood with garden paths and historic civic landmarks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Scovill Zoo entrance along W Eldorado Street, where ticket windows, shaded walkways, and the hum of weekend foot traffic set the tone. Nearby, the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy, while the Transfer House anchors the lakefront with a preserved historic structure. Streets around the park read as established, with mature trees and a calm, walkable cadence. Green space and cultural venues shape daily routines more than retail strips. The lakefront and zoo grounds keep the scenery active through the seasons.
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Market insights
3237 E Leafdale Ave · $120,000
DAYS ON MARKET
258 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$120,000
Median sale price in this area is $154,589. (29% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-19-404-006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 3237 E Leafdale Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Fizber.com #11563103
Dec 10, 2025
Listed
$120,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,180 (+11.9%)
$5,126 + $29,106
$34,232
2024
$1,949 (+9.6%)
$5,126 + $29,106
$34,232
2023
$1,778 (+8.3%)
$4,958 + $26,069
$31,027
2022
$1,641 (+9.0%)
$4,607 + $24,223
$28,830
2021
$1,505 (−1.3%)
$4,261 + $22,406
$26,667
2020
$1,524 (−22.3%)
$4,106 + $21,592
$25,698
2019
$1,963 (+4.1%)
$4,002 + $21,047
$25,049
2018
$1,885 (+1.4%)
$3,924 + $20,636
$24,560
2017
$1,859 (−0.2%)
$3,838 + $20,184
$24,022
2016
$1,863 (+5.2%)
$3,789 + $19,923
$23,712
2015
$1,770 (+6.7%)
$3,740 + $19,667
$23,407
2014
$1,660 (+1.9%)
$3,740 + $19,667
$23,407
2013
$1,628
$3,740 + $19,667
$23,407
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
133 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,152
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-19-404-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R2
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 • 62521
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3237 E Leafdale Ave
$116,374
$3,626 under list price of $120K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $85K to $145K.