SE DECATUR - a short stroll to the Lake for early morning walkers/joggers will give you a peaceful energy boost. When the leafs are down you will be treated to a peekaboo view of the lake while enjoying morning coffee or evening drinks on the back deck and let the kids/pets play in the fenced yard. This is a private, very private section of Decatur most don't even know exists. Large eat-in kitchen, open to the living room with a masonry wood fireplace open to both rooms. French doors to the back deck. Unusual in this price range is a master bath, a full basement, and 1 car attached garage, plus Sylvan Shores subdivision has large oak trees you don't find in most subdivisions. BR 3 used as sitting room but easy fix for a walk-in closet. Make an appointment to see this house and be sure you have your financing ready to buy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$94Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Renee Sommer• County Line Realty
Bought with Christine Ossowski• Vieweg Real Estate North
Private, Private, Private, this 3 bedroom ranch home has a lot of surprises! Located on a hill over Decatur lake with a view from the street you will love the private community of Sylvan Shores. Living room opens up into the eat-in kitchen with large windows in front and back. Masonry corner fireplace. 3 bedrooms, one with a spiral stair case to the basement just needs a wardrobe for closet space. The master bedroom has its own bathroom. Fenced in back yard. If you want to live on a cozy street, on the SE side of Decatur, with a 1 car attached garage, this is the home for you. Make your financing plans and get them in writing then call your broker and be ready to buy! See HUDHomestore.com for bidding timelines and a seller's addenda.
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,130
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-13-18-327-008
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1130
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,130
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
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 : 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,199
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
Subdivision Name: Sylvan Shores Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,130
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-18-327-008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
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
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$101,000 – $122,000
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