For sale

$169,900

Est. $1,237/mo —

•

1,947

sq ft

5542 Thrush Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Nearly 2,000 square feet of finished above-grade living space for under $170,000. This 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers plenty of flexibility, including a main-level bonus room that works well as a home office, guest room, den, or additional living space. Upstairs, a loft provides even more usable space for a reading area, playroom, office, or second den. Major improvements include a roof replaced in 2020, replacement windows, HVAC systems approximately two years old, and a full unfinished basement with waterproofing, dual sump pumps, and battery backups. The conditioned breezeway connects the home to the attached garage, while the property also offers a second driveway for additional parking convenience. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard with partial fencing and mature landscaping. With nearly 2,000 square feet, two full baths, multiple flexible living areas, major systems already addressed, and extra parking, 5542 Thrush Ave offers a lot of house for the money. Schedule your showing and see the space in person.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$87Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Tracy Slater • Keller Williams Realty - Decatur

Listing updated: Sep 30, 2026 at 10:08am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CIBR #6261012

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$1,237 per month

Principal and interest$950

Property taxes

$208

HOA dues

Home insurance

$79

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

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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5542 Thrush Ave · $169,900

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$170K and above

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Dishwasher
Gas water heater
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Unfinished full basement

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 5542 Thrush Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6261012

Sep 25, 2026

Listed

$169,900

$87/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12764889

Sep 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

$169,900

$87/sq ft

+31

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,491 (−3.5%)

$3,986 + $43,065

$47,051

2024

$2,582 (−2.4%)

$3,986 + $43,065

$47,051

2023

$2,647 (−35.0%)

$3,856 + $40,444

$44,300

2022

$4,072 (+4.9%)

$3,583 + $37,580

$41,163

2021

$3,881 (−3.0%)

$3,314 + $34,761

$38,075

2020

$4,001 (+606.1%)

$3,194 + $33,498

$36,692

2019

$567 (+1.3%)

$3,113 + $32,652

$35,765

2018

$560 (−0.2%)

$3,052 + $32,015

$35,067

2017

$560 (−0.2%)

$2,985 + $31,314

$34,299

2016

$561 (+3.6%)

$2,946 + $30,908

$33,854

2015

$542 (+6.5%)

$2,908 + $30,511

$33,419

2014

$509 (+2.0%)

$2,908 + $30,511

$33,419

2013

$499

$2,908 + $30,511

$33,419

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

120 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

896

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

896

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

09-13-16-127-007

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, 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11.1 hrs

6.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 5542 Thrush Ave

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$175,000 Last sold price
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