Set within one of Decatur’s historically significant areas, 8 Montgomery Place offers a meaningful connection to the city’s past. This distinctive English Tudor residence welcomes you with impressive curb appeal and a new custom-built mahogany front door that beautifully complements its timeless architectural character. Inside, approximately 2,343 square feet above grade provide a generous footprint, including two main-level living rooms and abundant windows that fill the interior with natural light. The property offers approximately 3,497 total square feet, including finished and unfinished basement areas, along with a primary suite featuring a private sitting room, thoughtfully selected updates, a two-car detached garage, and inviting outdoor space. This is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive residence where historic character, generous living space, and modern improvements come together. Fridge and oven are negotiable. Dishwasher and microwave stay.
West End Historic District, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a historic and residential Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The district reads as a catalog of Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival details, and broad front porches set behind mature canopy trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Millikin University campus edge, where brick academic buildings and shaded sidewalks set a collegiate cadence. Kirkland Fine Arts Center anchors the cultural calendar with performances and exhibitions. Nearby, the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy and community programming. Pocket parks and walkable blocks keep daily routines grounded in the streetscape.
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Market insights
8 Montgomery Pl · $219,900
DAYS ON MARKET
49 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.7%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$219,900
Median sale price in this area is $159,670. (27% lower 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
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Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished and unfinished full basement
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
8 total rooms (bedroom count not specified)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer not specified (no additional laundry details provided)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Fenced yard
Shingle roof
House on corner of Wood and Dennis Ave
Subdivision: Montgomery Place
Private-maintained road / private road access
Home design
Single-family residence
Two-story
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Zoning: R-2
Electricity and solar
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This striking English Tudor Revival home has a rich history and backs up to the enchanting Montgomery Place neighborhood! First owned by Dr. Fredrick Yates, a prominent Decatur surgeon, this stunning landmark home has stood for nearly a century at the corner of Dennis & Wood St. Original details include the arched front door, wrought iron fence & columns, stucco turret, and built-in cabinetry. Inside has many updates including the kitchen & bathroom remodels. The beautiful staircase leads to 3 large bedrooms upstairs including a master suite with its own private sitting room. The lower level could easily be a 4th bedroom with its own full bath and walk-in closet. 2 spacious living rooms on the main level and 2 large storage rooms in the lower level provide ample flex space. Enjoy the privacy of the cobblestone back patio which feels like a private escape in the city. Contact your Realtor for more details!
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
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance 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 105° 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
Decatur, IL • 62522
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8 Montgomery Pl
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $140,500 and $295,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $141K to $295K.