Charming lake cottage nestled in the woods! Sellers have a dock license paid and current to date that will transfer allowing lake access. This charming home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Open concept kitchen to the living room. Wood burning fireplace and an updated white kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances and plenty of custom cabinets. The kitchen updates will impress, and the lake views will surprise you! The views are gorgeous! Bedroom suite with full bath, main floor laundry, 2 additional bedrooms and a family space in the walk out lower level. An enclosed lower-level porch for additional entertaining. Enjoy the upper deck new in 2024. Take in all in. Relax, retreat and recharge while looking at the lake. Potting shed, cozy covered front porch, two parking spots to the side of the home and parking in front as well. Private lane circles through and around for easy entrance and exit of the court. Roof new in 2014, new picture window in the living room, access door to the deck also replaced. Tons of potential here if looking for lake life! This would make a great vacation weekend home away from busy life. Maybe you are looking for a VRBO investment property, options are here. All this steps away to the lake for summertime fun at an affordable price! The property has been pre inspected and sellers are selling As Is. Call to schedule your appointment today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$109Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jenny Lambdin• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Melissa Keays• Glenda Williamson Realty
Charming Lake Cottage! 3 Bdrs, 2 Baths, Even a Dock and Lake Access! Main Floor Master Bedroom with Walk in Closet, Bath and Laundry Room! Woodburning fireplace in Open Living Room/ Dining Room Area. Small kitchen but Loads of Cabinets and Storage! Upper level deck with built in storage and lower level screened porch off of family/tv Room. Private drive is in horseshoe shape so no need to turn around. Steps in side yard down to concrete road with lake access. Seller has portable electric boat lift which is negotiable. This is like your own private vacation spot!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11585397
May 13, 2013
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 17, 2010
Sold
$80,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,102 (+3.4%)
$5,487 + $27,752
$33,239
2024
$3,000 (+0.8%)
$5,487 + $27,752
$33,239
2023
$2,975 (+5.2%)
$5,115 + $25,871
$30,986
2022
$2,829 (+6.4%)
$4,934 + $24,955
$29,889
2021
$2,658 (−2.1%)
$4,492 + $22,717
$27,209
2020
$2,714 (+11.5%)
$4,264 + $21,565
$25,829
2019
$2,434 (+1.2%)
$4,107 + $20,770
$24,877
2018
$2,404 (−2.3%)
$4,066 + $18,823
$22,889
2017
$2,461 (−1.9%)
$3,999 + $18,885
$22,884
2016
$2,508 (+5.2%)
$4,148 + $19,587
$23,735
2015
$2,383 (+7.7%)
$4,075 + $19,241
$23,316
2014
$2,213 (+31.2%)
$4,035 + $19,050
$23,085
2013
$1,687
$4,187 + $19,766
$23,953
Tax history for 475 Park Lane Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,102 (+3.4%)
$5,487 + $27,752
$33,239
2024
$3,000 (+0.8%)
$5,487 + $27,752
$33,239
2023
$2,975 (+5.2%)
$5,115 + $25,871
$30,986
2022
$2,829 (+6.4%)
$4,934 + $24,955
$29,889
2021
$2,658 (−2.1%)
$4,492 + $22,717
$27,209
2020
$2,714 (+11.5%)
$4,264 + $21,565
$25,829
2019
$2,434 (+1.2%)
$4,107 + $20,770
$24,877
2018
$2,404 (−2.3%)
$4,066 + $18,823
$22,889
2017
$2,461 (−1.9%)
$3,999 + $18,885
$22,884
2016
$2,508 (+5.2%)
$4,148 + $19,587
$23,735
2015
$2,383 (+7.7%)
$4,075 + $19,241
$23,316
2014
$2,213 (+31.2%)
$4,035 + $19,050
$23,085
2013
$1,687
$4,187 + $19,766
$23,953
*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
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
790
Year built
1950
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-13-08-378-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Roof: Other, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1358
Above Grade Finished Area: 794
Below Grade Finished Area: 564
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
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
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Decatur Lake
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Zoning: MUN
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,974
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: Godwins 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 790
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-378-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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$141,000 – $170,000
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