Absolutely charming and updated, this West-End home is located in Decatur’s Historical District. The lovely oak kitchen features newer counters, glass tile backsplash, and newer appliances. With a main floor bedroom, 2 upstairs bedrooms, AND 3 full bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for everyone. Plus you’ll have ample room for storage with custom built-in shelving and a full unfinished basement. The enchanting backyard boasts a vinyl privacy fence, newer patio with fire pit, beautiful landscaping, and mature trees. Nothing to do but move in and start making memories!
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
7,950 sq ftLot Size
$73Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Harrison• Main Place Real Estate
Bought with Taylor Peterson• Main Place Real Estate
Fall in love with this charming home located in Decatur's Historical District. Beautiful oak kitchen with new counters, glass tile back splash and newer appliances. Two of the three full bathrooms have been completely remodeled with custom finishes. Updates include HVAC (2009), Siding (2007), Roof (2007), Vinyl privacy fence (2009), Patio (2016) and much more!Everything has been updated so you can just move in and enjoy the charm and character this home boasts.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,060 (+7.3%)
$2,360 + $30,718
$33,078
2024
$1,920 (+2.9%)
$2,360 + $30,718
$33,078
2023
$1,866 (−1.6%)
$2,200 + $28,636
$30,836
2022
$1,896 (−0.8%)
$2,122 + $27,622
$29,744
2021
$1,911 (+25.0%)
$1,932 + $23,948
$25,880
2020
$1,529 (+4.1%)
$1,834 + $22,734
$24,568
2019
$1,469 (+0.7%)
$1,766 + $18,246
$20,012
2018
$1,458 (−3.4%)
$1,749 + $18,065
$19,814
2017
$1,510 (−2.3%)
$1,755 + $18,125
$19,880
2016
$1,545 (+6.0%)
$1,820 + $18,799
$20,619
2015
$1,457 (+8.1%)
$1,788 + $18,467
$20,255
2014
$1,347 (−3.2%)
$1,770 + $18,284
$20,054
2013
$1,392
$1,836 + $18,971
$20,807
Tax history for 606 Prairie Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,060 (+7.3%)
$2,360 + $30,718
$33,078
2024
$1,920 (+2.9%)
$2,360 + $30,718
$33,078
2023
$1,866 (−1.6%)
$2,200 + $28,636
$30,836
2022
$1,896 (−0.8%)
$2,122 + $27,622
$29,744
2021
$1,911 (+25.0%)
$1,932 + $23,948
$25,880
2020
$1,529 (+4.1%)
$1,834 + $22,734
$24,568
2019
$1,469 (+0.7%)
$1,766 + $18,246
$20,012
2018
$1,458 (−3.4%)
$1,749 + $18,065
$19,814
2017
$1,510 (−2.3%)
$1,755 + $18,125
$19,880
2016
$1,545 (+6.0%)
$1,820 + $18,799
$20,619
2015
$1,457 (+8.1%)
$1,788 + $18,467
$20,255
2014
$1,347 (−3.2%)
$1,770 + $18,284
$20,054
2013
$1,392
$1,836 + $18,971
$20,807
*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
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
53 ft.
Lot size
7,950 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,287
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-177-023
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
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Floor Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1932
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,932
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,529
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Monroe and W Prairie
Subdivision Name: Shepherds Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,287
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,950 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-177-023
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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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
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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Decatur, IL • 62522
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$134,000 – $162,000
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