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Cheap Home for sale in Decatur, IL:
Lake Life awaits on Lake Decatur with an awesome double boat dock! 5 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths make this is a great home to live and entertain in full time, or as a vacation home. Beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood and warm tones set the vibe with double doors connecting the house seamlessly to the outdoors. The eat-in kitchen features antique white cabinets, granite countertops and there is also dining room for formal dining or flex space. All the bedrooms are generous sized, with four bedrooms on the upper floor, including the master bedroom which has a private balcony deck and en-suite bath with double sinks. Downstairs offers more fun with a large family room with wet bar that con

$379,900

5 beds3.5 baths3,139 sq ft

524 Ridge Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Large family room • Double boat dock • Wet bar

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Decatur, IL:
THIS 2 BEDROOM BRICK BUNGALO, RIGHT ACROSS FROM JOHNS HILL MAGNET SCHOOL NEEDS SOME TLC, BUT IS A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! BEING SOLD "AS IS. "

$24,897

2 beds1 bath988 sq ft

944 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

6,700 sq ft lot • Built 1920 • Listed 51 days

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Cheap Home for sale in Decatur, IL:
A RARE GEM on nearly one acre in northwest Decatur. MUST SEE NOW BEFORE IT'S GONE! Loved and cared for by the owners for many years. Squeaky clean and so many updates including: remodeled kitchen with all new appliances(22), replacement windows, direct vent gas fireplace, refinished hardwood floors (main level), all new interior and exterior doors (22), 225 ft retaining wall (25), water heater (23), new landscaping (25) newer front porch, and newer concrete walks leading to the newer grill shack with electricity and adjoining oversized patio with pergola all creating an inviting atmosphere for outdoor entertaining and fun with friends and family. Here's a home that invites you to COME AND S

$189,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,712 sq ft

1672 Harrison Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

New exterior doors • Remodeled kitchen • New interior doors

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Cheap Home for sale in Decatur, IL:
Charming Character & Rental Potential in Decatur! Affordable home ownership or your next turnkey rental investment awaits at 1272 W King St. Built in 1925, this cozy cottage offers incredible equity-building potential for a savvy buyer. Property Highlights Efficient Layout: 672 sq ft of easy-to-maintain living space Single-Level Living: 1 story layout means no stairs to climb. Functional Spaces: Features a comfortable living area and 1 full bath Text Your Agent Today!

$49,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

1272 King St, Decatur, IL 62522

4,660 sq ft lot • Built 1925 • Listed 26 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Decatur, IL:
Tri-Level with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths located steps to a charming park just down the block, close to Little Peoples Prep and Montessori Academy for Peace School. Great size Family Room, Master Bath with full tub/shower, all Kitchen Appliances stay plus Washer/Dryer, convenient Half Bath Lower Level near Family Room, Fenced Yard. Grocery Stores and Restaurants, Coffee and Donut Shops, Clothing Boutique are a hop, skip and jump away!

$166,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,166 sq ft

870 S Green Meadow Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Close to schools • Fenced yard • Washer dryer

Property at 946 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522, 2 beds, 1 bath

$20,000

2 beds1 bath777 sq ft

946 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 1514 S 44th St, Decatur, IL 62521, 2 beds, 1 bath

$164,000

2 beds1 bath756 sq ft

1514 S 44th St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 1940 N 27th St, Decatur, IL 62526, 2 beds, 1 bath

$42,000

2 beds1 bath900 sq ft

1940 N 27th St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 185 N Birks St, Decatur, IL 62522, 3 beds, 1 bath

$119,500

3 beds1 bath1,186 sq ft

185 N Birks St, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 2625 E Lost Bridge Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 2 baths

$229,900

3 beds2 baths1,683 sq ft

2625 E Lost Bridge Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 8 NE Carroll Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, 3 beds, 3 baths

$234,900

3 beds3 baths3,034 sq ft

8 NE Carroll Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 1344 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522, 2 beds, 1 bath

$111,750

2 beds1 bath1,051 sq ft

1344 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 3432 Desert Inn Rd, Decatur, IL 62526, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$164,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,491 sq ft

3432 Desert Inn Rd, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 2284 Finch Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, 2 beds, 1 bath

$70,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

2284 Finch Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 1545 Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526, 2 beds, 1 bath

$39,000

2 beds1 bath732 sq ft

1545 Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 1502 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522, 2 beds, 1 bath

$55,000

2 beds1 bath907 sq ft

1502 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 1646 E Wood St, Decatur, IL 62521, 2 beds, 1 bath

$18,500

2 beds1 bath1,050 sq ft

1646 E Wood St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 403 S Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522, 3 beds, 2 baths

$199,900

3 beds2 baths2,213 sq ft

403 S Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 1220 Marietta St, Decatur, IL 62522, 2 beds, 2 baths

$62,500

2 beds2 baths1,306 sq ft

1220 Marietta St, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 1484 E Clay St, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 1 bath

$45,000

3 beds1 bath— sq ft

1484 E Clay St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 953 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522, 4 beds, 2 baths

$54,000

4 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft

953 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 1630 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$151,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft

1630 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 304 Greenway Ln, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$365,000

3 beds2.5 baths3,280 sq ft

304 Greenway Ln, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 19 Montgomery Pl, Decatur, IL 62522, 5 beds, 3 baths

$225,000

5 beds3 baths2,506 sq ft

19 Montgomery Pl, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 3135 Turpin Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 3 baths

$275,000

3 beds3 baths2,308 sq ft

3135 Turpin Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 2220 W Ravina Park Rd, Decatur, IL 62526, 4 beds, 2 baths

$194,900

4 beds2 baths2,749 sq ft

2220 W Ravina Park Rd, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 766 W Waggoner St, Decatur, IL 62526, 2 beds, 1 bath

$50,000

2 beds1 bath728 sq ft

766 W Waggoner St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 154 S Sunnyside Rd, Decatur, IL 62522, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$90,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,387 sq ft

154 S Sunnyside Rd, Decatur, IL 62522

Property at 900 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, IL 62535, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$429,999

3 beds3.5 baths3,298 sq ft

900 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, IL 62535

Property at 415 Southampton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, 4 beds, 2 baths

$170,000

4 beds2 baths1,950 sq ft

415 Southampton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 855 Lake Shore Dr Unit 1D, Decatur, IL 62521, 2 beds, 2 baths

$224,000

2 beds2 baths1,609 sq ft

855 Lake Shore Dr Unit 1D, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 350 E Mueller Ct, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 2 baths

$329,000

3 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft

350 E Mueller Ct, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 41 Sadowski Ct, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 1 bath

$90,000

3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft

41 Sadowski Ct, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 34 Green Oak Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$199,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft

34 Green Oak Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 720 E Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 1 bath

$29,897

3 beds1 bath1,344 sq ft

720 E Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 956 Curtis Ave, Decatur, IL 62526, 2 beds, 1 bath

$6,500

2 beds1 bath624 sq ft

956 Curtis Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 87 Woodhill Ct, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$175,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,598 sq ft

87 Woodhill Ct, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 945 Maffit St, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 1 bath

$37,500

3 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft

945 Maffit St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 120 East Court Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, 3 beds, 1 bath

$89,900

3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft

120 East Court Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property at 35 Lake Pt, Decatur, IL 62521, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$439,000

3 beds2.5 baths4,106 sq ft

35 Lake Pt, Decatur, IL 62521

Property at 567 S Haworth Ave, Decatur, IL 62522, 2 beds, 1 bath

$19,900

2 beds1 bath900 sq ft

567 S Haworth Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Decatur

There are currently 257 cheap homes for sale in Decatur at a median listing price of $135K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Decatur stay on the market for 38 days. Popular neighborhoods include Greenlake, Decatur Historic District, Lost Bridge, Lincoln Park, and Ravina Park. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Decatur every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 101 homes have been sold in Decatur. In addition to houses in Decatur, there were also 2 condos, 1 townhouse, and 3 multi-family units for sale in Decatur last month. Decatur is a minimally walkable city in Illinois with a Walk Score of 34. Decatur is home to approximately 75,453 people and 38,436 jobs. Find your dream home in Decatur using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Decatur are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Decatur. Our Decatur real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Decatur. If you're looking to sell your home in the Decatur area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Decatur with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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