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Off Market Jun 2022 for $224K

$298,630

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,717/mo

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2,194

sq ft

4253 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Lake, Lake, Lake ! Great Chance To Live On the Lake Just In Time For the Season ~~ Walk Thru The Front Door & You Have a Straight View To The Lake~~Beautiful Views Of The Sunrise ! Open Floor Plan ~ 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Main Fl. Master Bedroom Has A Walk-In Closet, It's Own Bath With Separate Tub & Shower & Double Sinks~ Kitchen is Light & Bright, Stainless Appliances & Small Island. There is a Deck off Kitchen w/ Stairs going down to Dock~Which has a Manuel Lift & Fire Pit ~~ Which is Great for Entertaining Or Just Relaxing. Lower Level Has 2 Bedroom (1 is currently being used as an office) Full Bath & Family Room w/ Wet Bar Area & Great Views. There Is Also A Door Leading Outside To A Patio. Some of the Updates Include: Roof 2021, New Dock Wood 8/18, Master Shower 2020, 1/2 Bath Summer 2021, Kitchen Flrs Refinished 2018. * * Call Today To Make This Your New Home !" Room Sizes Are Approx. until Professionally Measured.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

4,128 sq ftLot Size

$136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Colleen Brinkoetter • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Tim Vieweg • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

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•Source:CIBR #6220197

Redfin Estimate

$298,630

$74K since sold in June 2022$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 86.3% higher than the average sale price ($160K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$175,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,915 sq ft
831 S Jefferson Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$229,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,659 sq ft
1051 Veech Ln, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$78,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,414 sq ft
920 N Brush College Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$139,900
D
4 beds3 baths1,950 sq ft
535 S 23rd St, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$175,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,748 sq ft
4668 White Oak Ln, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$165,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,232 sq ft
575 Sheridan Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

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$1,479/mo

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Market trends in 62521, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$155K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

175

5 MoM

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Sale history for 4253 E Lake Shore Dr

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 8, 2022

Sold

$225,000

$103/sq ft

CIBR #6220197

Jun 7, 2022

Sold

$224,900

$103/sq ft

Apr 8, 2022

Listed

$224,900

$103/sq ft

CIBR #6163998

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$169,500

$77/sq ft

Sep 17, 2016

Listed

$185,000

$84/sq ft

WAKE at the LAKE ! Breathtaking sunrise views are FREE with the purchase of the charming lake-side home !! Not to mention the moon reflection, rainbows, year round nature views !!!!Fabulous home for entertaining inside and out !! Open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, stainless kitchen appliances, granite bars, new counters, expansive deck over looking one of the lakes best views ! Both baths have updates, flooring and paint updates, replacement windows, covered boat lift, dock with space for more watercraft ! LL has wet bar, walks out to patio. Floor plan conducive to a private living area in LL, or guest suite for friends and family !!Charming river stone accents on the exterior, one of a kind !! Furniture on dock stays, LL bar fridge stays, garage with opener, heater, opener, ample out door storage on all levels, plus lge barn shed near the lake !!!

CIBR #5189130

Dec 7, 2012

Sold

$160,000

$73/sq ft

May 25, 2012

Listed

$169,900

$77/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,189 (+4.0%)

$11,095 + $71,938

$83,033

2024

$6,913 (+1.1%)

$11,095 + $71,938

$83,033

2023

$6,834 (+15.6%)

$10,343 + $67,063

$77,406

2022

$5,912 (+7.2%)

$9,977 + $64,689

$74,666

2021

$5,514 (−1.7%)

$9,082 + $53,688

$62,770

2020

$5,607 (+3.7%)

$8,622 + $50,966

$59,588

2019

$5,404 (+48.4%)

$8,304 + $49,086

$57,390

2018

$3,643 (−2.7%)

$8,222 + $48,600

$56,822

2017

$3,745 (−2.0%)

$18,496 + $22,174

$40,670

2016

$3,823 (+5.6%)

$19,184 + $22,998

$42,182

2015

$3,622 (+7.9%)

$18,845 + $22,591

$41,436

2014

$3,358 (−2.3%)

$18,658 + $22,367

$41,025

2013

$3,437

$19,359 + $23,207

$42,566

Tax history for 4253 E Lake Shore Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,189 (+4.0%)

$11,095 + $71,938

$83,033

2024

$6,913 (+1.1%)

$11,095 + $71,938

$83,033

2023

$6,834 (+15.6%)

$10,343 + $67,063

$77,406

2022

$5,912 (+7.2%)

$9,977 + $64,689

$74,666

2021

$5,514 (−1.7%)

$9,082 + $53,688

$62,770

2020

$5,607 (+3.7%)

$8,622 + $50,966

$59,588

2019

$5,404 (+48.4%)

$8,304 + $49,086

$57,390

2018

$3,643 (−2.7%)

$8,222 + $48,600

$56,822

2017

$3,745 (−2.0%)

$18,496 + $22,174

$40,670

2016

$3,823 (+5.6%)

$19,184 + $22,998

$42,182

2015

$3,622 (+7.9%)

$18,845 + $22,591

$41,436

2014

$3,358 (−2.3%)

$18,658 + $22,367

$41,025

2013

$3,437

$19,359 + $23,207

$42,566

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

80 ft.

Lot depth

52 ft.

Lot size

4,128 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,014

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-13-08-379-041

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.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2194
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,336
Below Grade Finished Area: 858
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Decatur
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.09
Lot Size Dimensions: 51.6 x 80
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,607

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Location Information
Directions: William St. (Rt 105) to Park Lane to Lake Shore Drive to Home

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,014
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,128 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-379-041

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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 104° expected this year, 18 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 • 62521

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$284,000 – $344,000

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Home values near 4253 E Lake Shore Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4275 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 6400 Sq. Ft.	$371,563
4192 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	$99,717

Address	Redfin Estimate
4188 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$149,576
4198 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 783 Sq. Ft.	$71,235

Address	Redfin Estimate
4211 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$270,754
4271 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2163 Sq. Ft.	$301,212

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