Pending

$124,900

Est. $917/mo —

•

1,825

sq ft

49 Ridge Lane Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Nicely updated South Shores ranch with 1,825 SF of finished living space. The main floor offers 1,300 SF with three bedrooms, one bath, spacious living and dining room, and a renovated kitchen. Refinished hardwood floors run through the bedrooms, hallway, and dining room, and the bathroom was updated in 2020. The partially finished basement adds 525 SF with a large living area and flexible bonus room. New carpet in the living room in 2026. Plenty of storage throughout, including large closets off the living room and additional basement storage. Enjoy the fenced backyard with a large deck and garden shed. Additional features include a one-car attached garage, smart thermostat, whole-house fan, insulation and air-sealing improvements, updated main-floor baseboard, and a roof replaced in 2015. A well-maintained home offering comfortable living space and great storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$68Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lillian Gardner • Main Place Real Estate

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 06:56pm

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•Source:CIBR #6260271

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$917 per month

Principal and interest$648

Property taxes

$211

HOA dues

Home insurance

$58

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Shores Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

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About South

Shores

South Shores, located between Lake Decatur and South Shores Park, is a lakeside and residential Decatur neighborhood with shoreline views and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Shores Park entrance off S Lake Shore Drive, where boat ramps, picnic lawns, and trailheads set a weekend-on-the-water rhythm. Mid-century ranches and lake-facing homes mix with tidy brick builds, giving the streetscape a grounded, lived-in feel. The lakefront path and open greens shape daily routines around walking loops and sunset overlooks. Nearby, the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and the Decatur Yacht Club act as cultural anchors tied to the water. A short drive north, downtown’s Transfer House and the Decatur Area Arts Council add a gallery-and-cafe counterpoint to the shoreline calm.

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Market insights

49 Ridge Lane Dr · $124,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 21 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $154,589. (24% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Finished and unfinished full basement with sump pump
6 total rooms

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Gas water heater

Heating & cooling
Central air
Whole house fan
Forced air heating

Sale and tax history for 49 Ridge Lane Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,533 (+5.1%)

$4,757 + $28,387

$33,144

2024

$2,410 (+1.7%)

$4,757 + $28,387

$33,144

2023

$2,369 (+9.1%)

$4,435 + $26,463

$30,898

2022

$2,171 (+8.6%)

$4,278 + $25,526

$29,804

2021

$1,999 (−0.9%)

$3,894 + $22,894

$26,788

2020

$2,017 (+4.0%)

$3,697 + $21,733

$25,430

2019

$1,941 (+11.6%)

$3,561 + $20,931

$24,492

2018

$1,740 (−3.2%)

$3,526 + $20,724

$24,250

2017

$1,797 (−2.2%)

$3,142 + $19,415

$22,557

2016

$1,838 (+5.9%)

$3,259 + $20,136

$23,395

2015

$1,735 (+8.0%)

$3,201 + $19,780

$22,981

2014

$1,606 (−3.0%)

$3,169 + $19,584

$22,753

2013

$1,655

$3,288 + $20,320

$23,608

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Zoning

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Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-26-376-015

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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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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Historical weather

Decatur, IL • 62521

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Sun exposure

78/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

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

8.8 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 49 Ridge Lane Dr

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $125,000 and $242,500.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $125K to $243K.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$166,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
2730 Mill River Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
$62/sq ft
larger lot
20 years newer
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$242,500 Last sold price
2 beds2.5 baths1,924 sq ft
337 Hackberry Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
$58/sq ft
larger lot
15 years newer
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$135,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,208 sq ft
3137 Sand Creek Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$44/sq ft
larger lot
6 years older
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$175,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,953 sq ft
98 Ridgeway Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$22/sq ft
7 years newer
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$165,000 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,907 sq ft
4 Southern Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$19/sq ft
larger lot
6 years older
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$125,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,052 sq ft
25 Ridge Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$51/sq ft
1 year newer
no basement

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