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$225,400

Est. $1,508/mo —

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3,836

sq ft

5005 E William Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Completely remolded approximately 5 years ago. This charming home blends modern updates with unique history. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a large center island, a newer stainless steel range hood, and a newer dishwasher. Additional improvements include newer windows, a newer furnace, an updated electrical panel. (approximately 1 year old) Outside there is a newly built 2.5-car garage (approximately 1 yr old) The play area is fenced and additional rear parking with space for vehicles, a boat, or a RV. A storage building is on concrete could be a workshop or storage area. The basement has windows on the south side of home, potential for additional living space and an existing half bath already in place. Home has history was once known as Caroline's Club, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, giving the property a truly one-of-a-kind of story.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$59Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Munson • Beck Realtors, Inc.

Listing updated: Aug 2, 2026 at 04:51pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6259622

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$1,508 per month

Principal and interest$1,170

Property taxes

$233

HOA dues

Home insurance

$105

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

2/10

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About North

Fork

North Fork, located between the Sangamon River corridor and downtown Decatur, is a residential and riverside Decatur neighborhood with wooded edges and a trail-linked park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rock Springs Conservation Area entrance on Rock Springs Road, where trailheads, picnic clearings, and weekend foot traffic set an outdoors-forward tone. Housing reads as practical Midwestern stock—postwar ranches and tidy infill—set against broad green buffers and creekside views. Rock Springs Conservation Area and the Scovill Zoo campus act as cultural anchors for nature walks and casual afternoons. The nearby Decatur Area Arts Council adds a gallery-and-classes counterpoint to the parkland rhythm. Daily life orbits river scenery, ballfields, and a short drive to central dining and events.

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5005 E William Rd · $225,400

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$226K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Dishwasher
Gas water heater
Oven
Range hood
Full, walk-out basement

Bedrooms
Total of 4 rooms

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms

Kitchen
Oven
Dishwasher
Range hood

Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 5005 E William Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6259622

Jul 7, 2026

Listed

$225,400

$59/sq ft

CIBR #6259436

Jun 27, 2026

Listed

$225,400

$59/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 2, 2018

Sold

$122,000

$32/sq ft

CIBR #6181469

Sep 28, 2018

Sold

$120,000

$31/sq ft

Apr 11, 2018

Listed

$125,000

$33/sq ft

Completely remodeled. New kitchen cabinets with soft close features, stainless appliances including wine refrigerator, granite counter tops and large center island. . Newer roof, furnace, replacement windows, air conditioner. Bathrooms have all been redone, all new light fixtures, crown moldings, newly insulated. and new electrical panel. Lake view. This property has a bit of old Decatur history. It was once known as Caroline's Club, a Prohibition era speakeasy. Great Buy!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11600412

Oct 31, 2017

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,646 (+12.4%)

$6,834 + $37,725

$44,559

2024

$2,355 (+8.9%)

$6,834 + $37,725

$44,559

2023

$2,163 (−14.4%)

$6,611 + $33,789

$40,400

2022

$2,528 (+6.9%)

$6,143 + $31,397

$37,540

2021

$2,364 (−2.5%)

$5,682 + $29,042

$34,724

2020

$2,426 (+5.3%)

$5,476 + $23,686

$29,162

2019

$2,304 (+35.9%)

$5,338 + $23,088

$28,426

2018

$1,695 (+1.9%)

$5,234 + $22,638

$27,872

2017

$1,663 (+0.1%)

$5,119 + $22,142

$27,261

2016

$1,661 (+5.6%)

$5,053 + $21,856

$26,909

2015

$1,572 (+6.8%)

$4,988 + $21,576

$26,564

2014

$1,471 (+1.9%)

$4,988 + $21,576

$26,564

2013

$1,444

$4,988 + $21,576

$26,564

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.8 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,096

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,096

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

09-13-09-354-001

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

11.5 hrs

7.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 5005 E William Rd

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60 years newer
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$168,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
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