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Off market jun 2025 for $178K

$198,242

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,492/mo

•

2,313

sq ft

4545 Lakewood Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

Get ready for summer fun with your very own dock in this peaceful lake neighborhood retreat! Tucked away on a quiet street, this beautiful 3-bedroom home sits atop a hill, offering scenic views of the lake from the backyard and deck—perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing after a long day. Inside, the spacious master suite features a walk-in closet and a private bath, while the formal living and dining room adds a touch of elegance to your everyday living. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar and opens to a cozy breakfast nook/family room with sliders leading to the white fenced backyard and deck. Convenience abounds with a half bath and laundry room just off the kitchen, and a bonus office space tucked beyond the laundry—ideal for working from home or managing the household. And don’t forget the charm of the large covered front porch—perfect for rocking chairs, morning coffee, and sunset chats. If you're dreaming of lake life, space to spread out, and a perfect mix of comfort and charm, this is the one. Come see it today and make it yours before summer hits! Replacement windows, new roof, and newer HVAC will give you peace of mind! Dock is located on N. Lake Shore Dr. directly across from Lakewood Ave.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$86Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Megan Jesse • Glenda Williamson Realty

Bought with Jennifer Miller • Glenda Williamson Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6251391

Redfin Estimate

$198,242

$20K since sold in June 2025$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($200K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$189,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,373 sq ft
5145 E Melwood Ct, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$175,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,915 sq ft
831 S Jefferson Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$230,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,370 sq ft
510 N Lakeshore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$229,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,659 sq ft
1051 Veech Ln, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$190,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
852 Jefferson Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$185,400
F
3 beds2 baths1,813 sq ft
3750 Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

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$1,348/mo

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$132K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

120

14 MoM

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Sale history for 4545 Lakewood Ave

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6251391

Jun 16, 2025

Sold

$178,000

$77/sq ft

Jun 9, 2025

Pending

—

May 19, 2025

Contingent

—

May 13, 2025

Price Changed

$178,000

$77/sq ft

May 9, 2025

Price Changed

$189,000

$82/sq ft

May 1, 2025

Price Changed

$199,000

$86/sq ft

Apr 24, 2025

Price Changed

$205,000

$89/sq ft

Apr 16, 2025

Price Changed

$215,000

$93/sq ft

Apr 9, 2025

Listed

$225,000

$97/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 27, 2007

Sold

$135,000

$58/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11574922

Jun 30, 2007

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11572162

Jan 31, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,923 (+4.3%)

$5,715 + $53,032

$58,747

2024

$4,721 (+1.3%)

$5,715 + $53,032

$58,747

2023

$4,660 (+6.1%)

$5,328 + $49,438

$54,766

2022

$4,391 (+7.5%)

$5,139 + $47,688

$52,827

2021

$4,085 (−1.5%)

$5,997 + $42,148

$48,145

2020

$4,148 (+3.8%)

$5,693 + $40,011

$45,704

2019

$3,996 (+1.1%)

$5,483 + $38,535

$44,018

2018

$3,952 (−2.7%)

$5,429 + $38,153

$43,582

2017

$4,062 (−2.0%)

$5,340 + $38,279

$43,619

2016

$4,146 (+0.9%)

$5,539 + $39,702

$45,241

2015

$4,109 (+13.8%)

$9,130 + $37,072

$46,202

2014

$3,612 (−2.3%)

$3,338 + $40,344

$43,682

2013

$3,696

$3,463 + $41,859

$45,322

Tax history for 4545 Lakewood Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,923 (+4.3%)

$5,715 + $53,032

$58,747

2024

$4,721 (+1.3%)

$5,715 + $53,032

$58,747

2023

$4,660 (+6.1%)

$5,328 + $49,438

$54,766

2022

$4,391 (+7.5%)

$5,139 + $47,688

$52,827

2021

$4,085 (−1.5%)

$5,997 + $42,148

$48,145

2020

$4,148 (+3.8%)

$5,693 + $40,011

$45,704

2019

$3,996 (+1.1%)

$5,483 + $38,535

$44,018

2018

$3,952 (−2.7%)

$5,429 + $38,153

$43,582

2017

$4,062 (−2.0%)

$5,340 + $38,279

$43,619

2016

$4,146 (+0.9%)

$5,539 + $39,702

$45,241

2015

$4,109 (+13.8%)

$9,130 + $37,072

$46,202

2014

$3,612 (−2.3%)

$3,338 + $40,344

$43,682

2013

$3,696

$3,463 + $41,859

$45,322

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,296

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-13-08-257-001

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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

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

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2313
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,313
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)

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

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,660

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
Subdivision Name: Ma Nickey Shore Acs Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-257-001

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 • 1.8mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

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 • 62526

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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

$189,000 – $228,000

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Home values near 4545 Lakewood Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4550 E Lakewood Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1239 Sq. Ft.	$123,994
4405 E Lakewood Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$79,590

Address	Redfin Estimate
4551 E Lakewood Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1584 Sq. Ft.	$144,964
4540 E Lakewood Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$56,122

Address	Redfin Estimate
1320 E Lakewood Court, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$99,972
4360 E Lakewood Avenue, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 944 Sq. Ft.	$59,307

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