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2,305

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473 Timber Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

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Welcome home to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property situated on a spacious 1/3-acre lot surrounded by mature trees. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the private rear deck, offering a peaceful outdoor retreat. Inside, you'll find newer flooring and fresh paint throughout, creating a move-in-ready feel. The spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet complete with an organizational system for added convenience. Major updates include a new roof in 2025 and a new furnace in 2019, providing peace of mind for years to come. With generous living spaces, thoughtful updates, and a desirable setting, this home is one you won't want to miss!

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$75Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kelsey Probber • Main Place Real Estate

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 12:27pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6259174

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$1,329 per month

Principal and interest$895

Property taxes

$353

HOA dues

Home insurance

$81

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Shores Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

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About

Bayshore

Bayshore, located between Lake Decatur and U.S. Route 51, is a residential and lakeside Decatur neighborhood with shoreline views and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Shore Drive and Dam West Recreation Area area, where boat ramps, picnic lawns, and trail traffic set the daily rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and split-levels, with pockets of newer builds oriented toward the water. Lakefront greenspace shapes an outdoors-forward routine, from shoreline walks to fishing coves. Nearby cultural anchors like the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and the Scovill Zoo add a civic, weekend-calendar feel without leaving the lake corridor.

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473 Timber Dr · $172,500

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$173K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Kitchen island
One fireplace

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Refrigerator
Range hood
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry on main level

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 473 Timber Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6259174

Jul 20, 2026

Price Changed

$172,500

$75/sq ft

Jun 24, 2026

Price Changed

$175,000

$76/sq ft

Jun 10, 2026

Listed

$180,000

$78/sq ft

CIBR #6221421

Sep 29, 2022

Sold

$137,500

$60/sq ft

Jun 16, 2022

Listed

$137,500

$60/sq ft

+36

Wonderful Neighborhood & perfect location for this South Shores Home. Recent updates to include new flooring, Fresh paint and a gorgeous new staircase leading to the upper level. Fenced yard & plenty of shade on the private back deck off the family room. Kitchen is open to family room with breakfast nook. Formal dining & main floor office or optional 4th main floor bedroom. Master bedroom with huge walk in closet & attached ensuite. This home is just steps to Lake Decatur. Come fall in love with this one!

Public Records

May 29, 2009

Sold

$105,000

$46/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 13, 2006

Sold

$540,000

$234/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,422 (+4.4%)

$9,005 + $44,373

$53,378

2024

$4,236 (+1.3%)

$9,005 + $44,373

$53,378

2023

$4,180 (−14.4%)

$8,395 + $41,366

$49,761

2022

$4,885 (+6.4%)

$8,098 + $39,902

$48,000

2021

$4,589 (−2.1%)

$7,372 + $39,614

$46,986

2020

$4,687 (+3.6%)

$6,998 + $37,606

$44,604

2019

$4,523 (−3.3%)

$6,740 + $36,219

$42,959

2018

$4,679 (−2.3%)

$6,673 + $35,860

$42,533

2017

$4,789 (−1.9%)

$10,781 + $33,751

$44,532

2016

$4,880 (+5.2%)

$11,182 + $35,006

$46,188

2015

$4,637 (+7.7%)

$10,984 + $34,387

$45,371

2014

$4,306 (−1.7%)

$10,875 + $34,047

$44,922

2013

$4,381

$11,283 + $35,326

$46,609

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,384

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,384

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-26-403-032

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

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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 • 62521

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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$205,000 Last sold price
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$10/sq ft
smaller lot
10 years newer
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$135,000 Last sold price
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smaller lot
10 years older
finished basement
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$205,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,866 sq ft
14 Dellwood Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$35/sq ft
8 years older
basement
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$275,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,726 sq ft
2710 Forrest Green Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$26/sq ft
smaller lot
13 years newer
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$186,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,045 sq ft
424 Hackberry Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$16/sq ft
smaller lot
5 years older
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$160,000 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,336 sq ft
2151 S Imboden Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
$45/sq ft
smaller lot
28 years newer

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