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.
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
0 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$124,900
Median sale price in this area is $154,589. (24% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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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
Exterior features
Deck, rear porch and patio
Fenced yard
Concrete road access
Shed(s) on the property
Home design
Single-family residence
One level / one story
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Aluminum siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
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Educational/school
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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.
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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.