What a fantastic opportunity! This charming, well-maintained 1.5-story home features original woodwork and a spacious living room that spans the front of the house. Relax on the screened front porch or enjoy the fenced backyard with its concrete patio. Upstairs, a bedroom with a large walk-in closet offers flexible space for a toy room or home office. The full bath features a classic cast-iron claw-foot tub—the perfect place to soak and unwind. A generous dining room is ideal for gatherings. Best of all, the home comes fully furnished, with all appliances included—even the stacking washer and dryer in the basement. The estate is leaving the furnishings and personal property, so you can simply bring your clothes, keep what you love, and hold your own estate sale for the rest. High-efficiency furnace and central air add year-round comfort. Bring your cash funds and be ready to make this exceptional home yours!
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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About Neighborhood
Empowerment
Neighborhood Empowerment, located between Downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a civic-minded and residential Decatur neighborhood with a grid of tree-lined streets and a strong sense of local stewardship. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Decatur Civic Center plaza and the surrounding blocks, where event nights, marquee lights, and small storefronts set the tempo. Community pillars include the Decatur Civic Center, the Transfer House, and the Hieronymus Mueller Museum, anchoring a culture of local history and public gathering. Housing reads as classic Midwestern, with older frame homes and tidy lots mixed with small-scale infill. Parks and the lakefront shape daily routines with open lawns and water views. The downtown edge adds galleries, coffee counters, and festival energy without feeling glossy.
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Market insights
738 W Grand Ave · $35,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.7%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$35,000
Median sale price in this area is $159,670. (356% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full unfinished basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Screened front porch
Fenced
Home design
Single-family residence
Two stories
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
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
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
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 738 W Grand Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $30,000 and $84,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $30K to $84K.