Google street view image for 47 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

Off Market Sep 2016 for $125K

$184,833

•

1,728

sq ft

47 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

Owners of over 30 years retiring. They have lovingly maintained this well-built home! The covered front patio enters into the family/rec room with 16" ceramic tile floors. The laundry room is also on this level and is conveniently located off the attached garage for quick slipping off of shoes and jackets. Both baths have been updated with tile. The updated Galka kitchen with backsplash and Granite counter-tops also has 16" ceramic tile floors and is open to the home's dining room. The living room boasts crown molding and a wood-burning limestone fireplace! The upper level bedrooms all have oak hardwood floors. New Roof 2014. High Efficiency Lennox HVAC 2009. Andersen Windows. The lovely lot with mature trees is on a traffic free court with a circle drive. Feels like you are away from it all yet close to all the conveniences. Don't miss seeing this special home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kevin Fritzsche • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Duane Allen • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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•Source:CIBR #6161320

Redfin Estimate

$184,833

$60K since sold in September 2016$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 17.5% higher than the average sale price ($157K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$189,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,730 sq ft
3365 Susan Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$124,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,723 sq ft
139 Wisconsin Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$131,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,488 sq ft
54 Ohio Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$170,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,819 sq ft
34 N Court Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JAN 21, 2026
$144,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
116 E Court Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$185,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,082 sq ft
89 Benton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

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$1,113/mo

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$126K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

106

4 MoM

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Sale history for 47 Emerson Ct

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,912 (+4.2%)

$5,146 + $54,122

$59,268

2024

$4,714 (+7.9%)

$5,146 + $54,122

$59,268

2023

$4,368 (+6.2%)

$4,806 + $50,548

$55,354

2022

$4,115 (+12.5%)

$4,418 + $46,468

$50,886

2021

$3,659 (−3.3%)

$4,031 + $42,398

$46,429

2020

$3,784 (+3.0%)

$3,831 + $38,748

$42,579

2019

$3,674 (+0.2%)

$3,754 + $37,970

$41,724

2018

$3,666 (−9.4%)

$3,752 + $37,947

$41,699

2017

$4,045 (−0.8%)

$3,779 + $38,218

$41,997

2016

$4,078 (+4.8%)

$7,393 + $38,523

$45,916

2015

$3,890 (+7.0%)

$7,305 + $38,066

$45,371

2014

$3,636 (+12.9%)

$7,305 + $38,066

$45,371

2013

$3,221

$6,941 + $34,570

$41,511

Tax history for 47 Emerson Ct

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,912 (+4.2%)

$5,146 + $54,122

$59,268

2024

$4,714 (+7.9%)

$5,146 + $54,122

$59,268

2023

$4,368 (+6.2%)

$4,806 + $50,548

$55,354

2022

$4,115 (+12.5%)

$4,418 + $46,468

$50,886

2021

$3,659 (−3.3%)

$4,031 + $42,398

$46,429

2020

$3,784 (+3.0%)

$3,831 + $38,748

$42,579

2019

$3,674 (+0.2%)

$3,754 + $37,970

$41,724

2018

$3,666 (−9.4%)

$3,752 + $37,947

$41,699

2017

$4,045 (−0.8%)

$3,779 + $38,218

$41,997

2016

$4,078 (+4.8%)

$7,393 + $38,523

$45,916

2015

$3,890 (+7.0%)

$7,305 + $38,066

$45,371

2014

$3,636 (+12.9%)

$7,305 + $38,066

$45,371

2013

$3,221

$6,941 + $34,570

$41,511

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,104

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

07-07-35-152-015

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: Circular Driveway, Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

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

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1728
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,728
Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Other

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Other
Lot Size : 0.47
Lot Size Dimensions: .47 acres
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,890

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 51 to East on Emerson then left at end on Emerson Ct.
Subdivision Name: Brettwood Hts

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 07-07-35-152-015

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Parsons Accelerated School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Decatur, IL • 62526

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Estimated sale price

$176,000 – $213,000

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Home values near 47 Emerson Ct

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1958 Sq. Ft.	$170,518
32 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$168,171

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$143,217
62 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$158,177
58 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$125,248

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