Superbly well kept east side ranch. Present owners have loved this home for the last 26 and a half years. Great location with a huge fenced double lot 200ft x 65 ft. Close proximity to shopping and dining locations. Open concept kitchen, living and dining room combined. An enclosed 16 x 14, 3 season back porch, composite deck and generator along with professional landscaping are right outside. The many improvements include furnace 2012, water heater, slider door, kitchen window, deck 2021. Fenced yard 2023. roof, vinyl siding, painting, landscaped 2025. microwave, garage ceiling, ceiling fan in bedroom 2026. Home had a whole house inspection 03/18/2026.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$124Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Sparks• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Valerie Wallace• Main Place Real Estate
Est. $1,443 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 852 Jefferson Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6257292
Jun 12, 2026
Sold
$190,000
$124/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Pending
—
May 15, 2026
Contingent
—
May 1, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 17, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$194,500
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,345 (+7.8%)
$10,118 + $44,400
$54,518
2024
$4,030 (+6.2%)
$10,118 + $44,400
$54,518
2023
$3,795 (+2.4%)
$9,787 + $39,767
$49,554
2022
$3,707 (+5.9%)
$9,094 + $36,951
$46,045
2021
$3,499 (−2.8%)
$8,412 + $33,286
$41,698
2020
$3,598 (+5.0%)
$8,106 + $32,077
$40,183
2019
$3,427 (+3.8%)
$7,901 + $31,267
$39,168
2018
$3,300 (+1.2%)
$7,747 + $30,657
$38,404
2017
$3,261 (−0.2%)
$7,577 + $29,985
$37,562
2016
$3,268 (+5.1%)
$7,479 + $29,597
$37,076
2015
$3,111 (+6.6%)
$7,383 + $29,217
$36,600
2014
$2,917 (+2.0%)
$7,383 + $29,217
$36,600
2013
$2,861
$7,383 + $29,217
$36,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,036
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-20-228-003
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1536
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,536
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Shed(s)
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 : 0.3
Lot Size Dimensions: 65 x 200
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,345
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator
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: Airport road to Cantrell St, West to Jefferson Dr.
Subdivision Name: Thomas Jefferson Estates
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,036
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-20-228-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
18/100 Car-Dependent31/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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 104° 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 • 62521
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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