Versatile property dual-zoned for commercial and residential use at 561 N Church St! Featuring updated interior finishes, fresh laminate in the entryway, newer carpets on the stairs, and a functional layout. The compact kitchen includes newer appliances, fresh flooring, and ample potential. Upstairs offers a neatly updated full bath. Includes an extended basement equipped with a working sump pump, plus a stand-up washer and dryer. Additional detached storage space adds great flexibility. All existing appliances convey with the sale. Prime investment potential!
Decatur Historic District, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a historic and walkable Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and landmark architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Transfer House at E William Street and N Main Street, where courthouse-era streetscapes meet a steady rhythm of local storefronts and civic spaces. The Lincoln Square Theatre anchors the cultural calendar, while the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy nearby. Brick and stone homes, deep porches, and mature canopy trees set a measured, residential pace. Pocket parks and the lakefront greenway at Nelson Park shape everyday routes. Cafes and small restaurants along Merchant Street and Main Street keep the district connected to downtown.
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Offer insights
561 N Church St · $64,900
$65.05K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $65.05K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
55 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.7%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
8 total rooms
Unfinished full basement
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the main level (12 x 12)
Bedroom on the main level (12 x 11)
Bedroom on the second level (12 x 11)
Second-level bedroom (12 x 11)
Second-level bedroom (11 x 11)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level (9 x 11)
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Window and wall air-conditioning units
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 77 x 77
Lot smaller than 0.25 acre
Home design
Detached single-family home
2 stories
Fee simple ownership
Built prior to 1978 (81–90 years old)
Construction
Frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fees required
Other
Living area reported by landlord/tenant/seller
Property not rebuilt or rehabilitated
Electricity and solar
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ALSO, LISTED AS COMMERCIAL. Ideal property for men's or women's shelter/transition home. At one time Brick House Foundation housed 13 persons here. Sprinkler system installed but never used. 2nd floor fire escape. Has new Stainmaster carpet on 1st and 2nd floors except in main floor bedroom and stairs to 2nd floor. Some painting done. Kitchen needs new flooring. New gate and $6,000 pressure treated wood fence installed. New door with locks installed on enclosed porch. Additional 800 sq. ft. building formerly used as food pantry and clothing store has restroom, air conditioner, furnace, water heater and washer/dryer hookup. Could be converted to garage and big workshop or used to store antique cars. At this price selling for cash "as is. "
CIBR #6214862
Aug 11, 2021
Sold
$10,000
$4/sq ft
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$51,900
$19/sq ft
CIBR #6207194
Jun 8, 2021
Sold
$50,000
$18/sq ft
Dec 4, 2020
Listed
$59,900
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,207 (+7.0%)
$585 + $18,343
$18,928
2024
$1,127 (+2.8%)
$585 + $18,343
$18,928
2023
$1,097 (+6.6%)
$545 + $17,100
$17,645
2022
$1,029
$526 + $16,495
$17,021
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
77 ft.
Lot depth
77 ft.
Lot size
5,929 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-229-008
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
M1
Intensive Commercial/Light Industrial District
The purpose of this district is to allow the development of light industrial uses, along with commercial and service uses designed to serve the employees and clients of the light manufacturing facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Manufacturing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Hotel / motel
Office
Research & development
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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 • 62522
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Sun exposure
92/ 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.
9.8 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 561 N Church St
$257,861
$193K over list price of $65K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $43K to $190K.