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$30,000

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442 Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Step back in time with this historic home built by the famous George Barber , ready to be brought back to life. This rare find has incredible potential for someone with a vision and passion for restoration. The structure has been taken down to the original boards, offering a blank canvas to rebuild from the ground up while preserving its 19th-century character. Featuring original framing, tall ceilings, and classic architectural lines, this hone is ideal for a full renovation or historic revival, All major systems need updating--including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls and finishes--allowing you to customize everything to today's standards while honoring the past.

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$10Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tonya Feller • Glenda Williamson Realty

Listing updated: Aug 14, 2026 at 12:16pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6260333

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$239 per month

Principal and interest$150

Property taxes

$75

HOA dues

Home insurance

$14

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

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About Decatur Historic

District

Decatur Historic District, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a historic and walkable Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and landmark architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Transfer House at E William Street and N Main Street, where courthouse-era streetscapes meet a steady rhythm of local storefronts and civic spaces. The Lincoln Square Theatre anchors the cultural calendar, while the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy nearby. Brick and stone homes, deep porches, and mature canopy trees set a measured, residential pace. Pocket parks and the lakefront greenway at Nelson Park shape everyday routes. Cafes and small restaurants along Merchant Street and Main Street keep the district connected to downtown.

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Market insights

442 Prairie Ave · $30,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $156,034. (420% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
One fireplace

Heating & cooling
No central heating
No central cooling

Sale and tax history for 442 Prairie Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,450 (+3.4%)

$2,617 + $23,640

$26,257

2024

$2,370 (+0.8%)

$2,617 + $23,640

$26,257

2023

$2,350 (+164.9%)

$2,440 + $22,038

$24,478

2022

$887 (+6.4%)

$2,354 + $21,258

$23,612

2021

$833 (−2.1%)

$2,187 + $6,345

$8,532

2020

$851 (+3.6%)

$2,076 + $6,023

$8,099

2019

$821 (−55.0%)

$1,999 + $5,801

$7,800

2018

$1,823 (−2.3%)

$1,979 + $5,744

$7,723

2017

$1,866 (−1.9%)

$1,986 + $15,369

$17,355

2016

$1,902 (+5.3%)

$2,060 + $15,940

$18,000

2015

$1,807 (+7.7%)

$2,024 + $15,658

$17,682

2014

$1,678 (−1.7%)

$2,004 + $15,503

$17,507

2013

$1,707

$2,079 + $16,085

$18,164

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Zoning

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Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

1,494

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

1,494

Year built

1875

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-15-252-012

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Redfin Estimate for 442 Prairie Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $25,000 and $75,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $25K to $75K.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$25,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath3,096 sq ft
1011 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL 62521
$2/sq ft
smaller lot
25 years newer
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$30,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft
1045 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62522
$8/sq ft
smaller lot
25 years newer
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$28,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,352 sq ft
945 W Packard St, Decatur, IL 62522
$11/sq ft
smaller lot
35 years newer
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$31,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,572 sq ft
511 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
$10/sq ft
25 years newer
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$34,897 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
49 W Fairview Pl, Decatur, IL 62522
$19/sq ft
smaller lot
49 years newer
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$75,000 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths3,712 sq ft
615 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
$10/sq ft
30 years newer

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