Wow! Spacious 3-Bedroom Ranch on a Beautiful Half-Acre Lot! Welcome to this well-maintained home offering over 1,900 square feet of living space and proudly cared for by the current owner. Situated on a generous half-acre lot, this property offers plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Step inside to discover two spacious living areas, each featuring a wood-burning fireplace—perfect for cozy evenings and gathering with family and friends. The beautifully appointed kitchen offers abundant wood cabinetry, matching stainless-steel appliances, and a center island with additional seating. Storage and living space are plentiful throughout. Numerous updates have been completed over the years, including fresh interior paint within the last five years, a furnace replaced in 2013, an estimated roof replacement in 2015, and an updated air conditioning system in 2025. The bathroom was renovated in 2008, and the flooring was thoughtfully updated, with the living room, bedrooms, and hallway completed in 2025 and the family room and kitchen flooring completed in 2018. Outside, enjoy the covered patio and fenced-in area overlooking the lovely backyard—a peaceful setting for morning coffee, entertaining, or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. Within walking distance of Lake Decatur and close to local amenities, this home offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, updates, and location. Schedule your private showing today!
Homewood, located between Lake Decatur and downtown Decatur, is a residential and lakeside Decatur neighborhood with curving streets and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Shore Drive corridor near Nelson Park, where joggers, anglers, and picnic tables set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranches and tidy brick homes sit alongside pockets of newer infill, giving blocks a layered, lived-in look. Lake views and boat traffic shape the pace, with sidewalks and green edges framing evening walks. Nearby anchors like the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, Scovill Zoo, and the Children’s Museum of Illinois add culture and weekend energy without changing the calm street feel.
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Offer insights
555 N 35th St · $139,500
$140K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $140K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.5%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Smoke detectors
Bedrooms
Total of 7 rooms (bedrooms not separately specified)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Freezer
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the main level
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Natural gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Front porch
Patio
Fenced yard
Asphalt road access
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built as a single-level home
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
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 106° 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
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 555 N 35th St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $90,000 and $185,400.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $90K to $185K.