Larger than it looks! Cute ranch sitting on nice corner lot. Neutral colors throughout. White cabinetry in kitchen. Spacious family room. Great closet space. Sun room leads to fenced back yard. 1 car detached garage with additional workshop space. Den could be used as a bedroom.
This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This property is approved for HomePath renovation Mortgage financing. 3 bedroom home located on Corner lot. Fenced rear yard for kids and pets. Newer Roof on house. Detached 1 car garage. A little TLC will make this a very affordable home or a great investment property.
Public Records
Apr 15, 2005
Sold
$55,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,065 (+3.4%)
$4,320 + $7,094
$11,414
2024
$1,030 (+0.8%)
$4,320 + $7,094
$11,414
2023
$1,021 (+8.4%)
$4,027 + $6,613
$10,640
2022
$942 (+6.4%)
$3,884 + $6,379
$10,263
2021
$886 (−2.1%)
$3,536 + $5,530
$9,066
2020
$904 (+3.6%)
$3,357 + $5,250
$8,607
2019
$873 (+3.5%)
$3,233 + $5,056
$8,289
2018
$843 (−2.3%)
$3,201 + $5,006
$8,207
2017
$863 (−1.9%)
$3,002 + $5,023
$8,025
2016
$879 (+5.3%)
$3,113 + $5,210
$8,323
2015
$835 (+7.6%)
$3,058 + $5,118
$8,176
2014
$776 (−1.6%)
$3,028 + $5,067
$8,095
2013
$789
$3,142 + $5,257
$8,399
Tax history for 495 N Lake Shore Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,065 (+3.4%)
$4,320 + $7,094
$11,414
2024
$1,030 (+0.8%)
$4,320 + $7,094
$11,414
2023
$1,021 (+8.4%)
$4,027 + $6,613
$10,640
2022
$942 (+6.4%)
$3,884 + $6,379
$10,263
2021
$886 (−2.1%)
$3,536 + $5,530
$9,066
2020
$904 (+3.6%)
$3,357 + $5,250
$8,607
2019
$873 (+3.5%)
$3,233 + $5,056
$8,289
2018
$843 (−2.3%)
$3,201 + $5,006
$8,207
2017
$863 (−1.9%)
$3,002 + $5,023
$8,025
2016
$879 (+5.3%)
$3,113 + $5,210
$8,323
2015
$835 (+7.6%)
$3,058 + $5,118
$8,176
2014
$776 (−1.6%)
$3,028 + $5,067
$8,095
2013
$789
$3,142 + $5,257
$8,399
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
127 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
8,883 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,308
Year built
1937
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-13-18-210-018
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Other, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1308
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,308
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 126.9 x 70
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $863
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Baum
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Eisenhower
Location Information
Directions: Rt 105 East to South on Lake Shore Dr.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,308
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,883 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-18-210-018
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 • 1.0mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$54,000 – $65,000
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