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Off Market Jul 2023 for $235K

$301,629

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,718/mo

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3,971

sq ft

8 Allen Bend Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Wow! Beautiful, well maintained ranch with almost 4,000 square ft. of living space. Same owner the last 40+ years! This 4 bedroom (possible 5), 3 bath home is situated on over half an acre corner lot. Enjoy the private wooded backyard on the patio or relax on the spacious deck enjoying the views. The front covered porch, beautiful landscaping, and lovely neighborhood are just a few more features that make this property so desirable. This home also boasts two fireplaces, a breakfast nook in the kitchen, den with built in bookcases and cabinets, 2 car attached garage, dining room, living room, and master bedroom with two cedar walk in closets as well as a master bath. The walk out basement was beautifully remodeled in 2021. Two additional living areas in lower level with built in bar, spacious laundry room that also has possibility for a kitchenette, large windows for great views, additional bedroom, and gorgeous bathroom with walk in shower. This lower level would be the perfect mother in law suite. Updates include but are not limited to: roof installed in 2013, water heater replaced in 2015, interior painted in 2022, and guest bathroom on main floor updated. Close to Decatur Lake, restaurants, shopping among other amenities. All appliances stay. Call for a tour today! This home checks off all the boxes!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$76Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Nicole Pinkston • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

Bought with Taylor Peterson • Main Place Real Estate

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•Source:CIBR #6227073

Redfin Estimate

$301,629

$67K since sold in July 2023$10K since July

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 10.4% higher than the average sale price ($273K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$195,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,086 sq ft
11 Allen Bend Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$175,300
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,277 sq ft
73 Woodhill Ct, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$274,500
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,306 sq ft
364 Point Bluff Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$205,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,866 sq ft
14 Dellwood Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$525,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,812 sq ft
536 Shoreline Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$265,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,968 sq ft
2265 Franzy Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

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$1,676/mo

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Market trends in 62521, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$145K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

175

39 MoM

New listings for sale

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$19,500
3 beds1 bath860 sq ft
126 S 18th St, Decatur, IL 62521
$165,000
3 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
333 N Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$174,900
3 beds2 baths1,354 sq ft
2649 Pheasant Run, Decatur, IL 62521
$44,900
2 beds1 bath976 sq ft
1421 E Sedgwick St, Decatur, IL 62521
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$143,900
Studio— baths— sq ft
38 Reeder Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$48,000
2 beds1 bath840 sq ft
2444 North St, Decatur, IL 62521
$298,500
5 beds2.5 baths3,178 sq ft
2355 Hawthorne Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$195,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,733 sq ft
471 Tohill Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$55,000
2 beds1 bath836 sq ft
1260 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
$239,000
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Sale history for 8 Allen Bend Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,725 (+4.2%)

$15,970 + $51,372

$67,342

2024

$5,496 (+11.4%)

$15,970 + $51,372

$67,342

2023

$4,932 (+8.6%)

$14,888 + $47,890

$62,778

2022

$4,541 (+8.3%)

$14,361 + $46,195

$60,556

2021

$4,192 (−1.0%)

$13,073 + $41,432

$54,505

2020

$4,237 (+3.9%)

$12,410 + $39,332

$51,742

2019

$4,077 (−5.7%)

$11,952 + $37,881

$49,833

2018

$4,324 (−3.0%)

$11,834 + $37,506

$49,340

2017

$4,456 (−2.1%)

$25,425 + $26,726

$52,151

2016

$4,553 (+5.7%)

$26,370 + $27,719

$54,089

2015

$4,306 (+8.0%)

$25,904 + $27,229

$53,133

2014

$3,989 (−2.6%)

$25,648 + $26,959

$52,607

2013

$4,097

$26,611 + $27,972

$54,583

Tax history for 8 Allen Bend Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,725 (+4.2%)

$15,970 + $51,372

$67,342

2024

$5,496 (+11.4%)

$15,970 + $51,372

$67,342

2023

$4,932 (+8.6%)

$14,888 + $47,890

$62,778

2022

$4,541 (+8.3%)

$14,361 + $46,195

$60,556

2021

$4,192 (−1.0%)

$13,073 + $41,432

$54,505

2020

$4,237 (+3.9%)

$12,410 + $39,332

$51,742

2019

$4,077 (−5.7%)

$11,952 + $37,881

$49,833

2018

$4,324 (−3.0%)

$11,834 + $37,506

$49,340

2017

$4,456 (−2.1%)

$25,425 + $26,726

$52,151

2016

$4,553 (+5.7%)

$26,370 + $27,719

$54,089

2015

$4,306 (+8.0%)

$25,904 + $27,229

$53,133

2014

$3,989 (−2.6%)

$25,648 + $26,959

$52,607

2013

$4,097

$26,611 + $27,972

$54,583

*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

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.62 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-26-101-017

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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3971
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,090
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,881
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Other

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.62
Lot Size Area: 0.62
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.62
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,192

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: South Shores
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Location Information
Directions: S Shores Drive to Allen Bend Drive
Subdivision Name: South Shores 7th Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-26-101-017

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

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Places
Transit

South Shores Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 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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Decatur, IL • 62521

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$287,000 – $347,000

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Home values near 8 Allen Bend Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Allen Bend Dr, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$268,971
1 South Allen Bend Pt, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4128 Sq. Ft.	$378,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Allen Bend Dr, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2116 Sq. Ft.	$231,277
4 Allen Bend Dr, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2109 Sq. Ft.	$227,440

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Allen Bend Dr, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2098 Sq. Ft.	$223,053
3 Allen Bend Pl, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1633 Sq. Ft.	$238,544

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