This bi-level home offers plenty of potential and is ready for your personal touch. The upper level features an L-shaped living and dining room combination, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The lower level includes a spacious living room, a third bedroom, and a utility room that houses the second bathroom and laundry facilities. Additional features include a deck, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. With some updates and renovations, this home can be transformed into a beautiful place to call your own. This property may qualify for Seller Financing (Vendee). If Property was built prior to 1978, Lead Based Paint potentially exists.
Country Acres Highland Court, located between U.S. 36 and I-72, is a residential and suburban Decatur neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and mature tree cover. The streets read as quiet and inward-facing, with ranch-style homes and tidy mid-century footprints setting the architectural tone. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the U.S. 36 corridor near the Fairview Park area, where local eateries, small storefronts, and steady daytime traffic set a practical rhythm. Community pillars nearby include the Decatur Civic Center, the Transfer House at Fairview Park, and the Hieronymus Mueller Museum. Green space and walking loops shape daily routines, while downtown sits close enough for arts and events without changing the calm street feel.
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Market insights
3552 N Water St · $81,750
DAYS ON MARKET
10 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.7%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$81,750
Median sale price in this area is $159,670. (95% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% 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
No fireplaces reported
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total
Primary bedroom on upper level with carpeted flooring and egress window (approx. 11.9 x 9.4 ft)
Second bedroom on upper level with carpeted flooring and egress window (approx. 11.9 x 9.4 ft)
Third bedroom on lower level with carpeted flooring and egress window (approx. 22.4 x 8.9 ft)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen on upper level with vinyl flooring (approx. 16.2 x 8.1 ft)
Flooring
Carpet in living areas and bedrooms
Vinyl in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Hot water and radiant heat
Exterior features
Corner lot
Home design
Single family residence
Shingle roof
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1976
Total building area reported as 1,646
Utilities
Public water and public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This bi-level home offers plenty of potential and is ready for your personal touch. The upper level features an L-shaped living and dining room combination, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The lower level includes a spacious living room, a third bedroom, and a utility room that houses the second bathroom and laundry facilities. Additional features include a deck, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. With some updates and renovations, this home can be transformed into a beautiful place to call your own. This property may qualify for Seller Financing (Vendee). If Property was built prior to 1978,Lead Based Paint potentially exists.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12612672
May 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 7, 2018
Sold
$128,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,666 (+4.5%)
$6,237 + $38,235
$44,472
2024
$3,508 (+8.2%)
$6,237 + $38,235
$44,472
2023
$3,242 (+6.7%)
$5,825 + $35,710
$41,535
2022
$3,039 (+12.6%)
$5,355 + $32,828
$38,183
2021
$2,699 (−3.0%)
$4,886 + $29,953
$34,839
2020
$2,782 (+2.9%)
$4,644 + $27,375
$32,019
2019
$2,705 (−18.7%)
$4,551 + $26,825
$31,376
2018
$3,326 (−0.3%)
$4,548 + $26,809
$31,357
2017
$3,338 (−1.0%)
$4,581 + $27,001
$31,582
2016
$3,370 (+4.8%)
$4,617 + $27,217
$31,834
2015
$3,217 (+6.7%)
$4,562 + $26,894
$31,456
2014
$3,015 (+7.3%)
$4,562 + $26,894
$31,456
2013
$2,810
$4,335 + $25,555
$29,890
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,112
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,112
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
07-07-35-151-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R1
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 105° 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
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
6.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3552 N Water St
$81,030
$720 under list price of $82K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $85K to $165K.