Last Sold Price
2 beds1,132 sqft$60/sqft
185 N Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Call to see the this immaculate, one owner home in a great location near Lake Decatur. Custom built and designed by the owner's father. This unique home has some modern day features such as: pull outs in cabinetry, windows to allow natural lighting into bedrooms and hallway and a desk in laundry room w/hinged counter to convert into a work bench. Big living room, 2 bedrooms w/large closets, a full bath, nice sunken eat in kitchen with an adjoining bonus area. There is an oversized 1 car attached...Call to see the this immaculate, one owner home in a great location near Lake Decatur. Custom built and designed by the owner's father. This unique home has some modern day features such as: pull outs in cabinetry, windows to allow natural lighting into bedrooms and hallway and a desk in laundry room w/hinged counter to convert into a work bench. Big living room, 2 bedrooms w/large closets, a full bath, nice sunken eat in kitchen with an adjoining bonus area. There is an oversized 1 car attached garage and a 16' x 24' detached garage w/220 service, built in 1997. The beautiful lot is 100'.1 x 272'.5 x 93 x 223'.5 ( over 1/2 acre) with mature trees. School District #61 Hi-Eff furnace ( new heat exchanger (15), C/A, 50 gallon water heater, carpet, laminate flooring, windows, some doors, front landscaping and sidewalk
LISTING CLOSED: 03/09/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Denise • Home Sweet Home Realty
    P: (217) 935-2876 C: (217) 725-2876 homesweethomerealtors@frontier.com
  2. Listed by Harlan Powers • Home Sweet Home Realty
    P: (217) 935-2876 C: (217) 358-4418 Harlan@hshrealtors.com

Sold By Home Sweet Home Realty

Property Details for 185 North Lake Shore Drive

Status
MLS #
10220923
Days on Market
85
Taxes
$2,226 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
Area
Decatur
Subdivision
Decatur
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Cars
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Ranch, Other

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$70,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

92.8%

[Decatur, IL]

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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2
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a house view with a garden space
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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2
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 185 North Lake Shore Drive

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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Property Information for 185 North Lake Shore Drive

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School: OTHER
  • Jr High Middle School: DECATUR
  • High School District: 61
  • High School: ROANOKE-BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 61
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Multiple Garages
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • BNAR Zoning: R1A
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 2413
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Microwave
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1132
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1132
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1132
  • Main Sq Ft: 1132
  • Upper Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Landscaped Professionally, Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: .54 ACRE
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Relist: N
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 9X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 8X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Laundry Window Treatments: All
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X19
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: All
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 8X10

Property History for 185 North Lake Shore Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2017

Sold

MRED #10220923

$67,500
Feb 1, 2017

Pending

MRED #10220923

Nov 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #10220923

$74,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2017

Sold

MRED #10220923

$67,500
02/01/2017

Pending

MRED #10220923

11/09/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #10220923

$74,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 185 North Lake Shore Drive

Taxable ValueLand$8,466Additions$21,881Total$30,347
Tax Record2025$2,272 ($189 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,132 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-13-18-255-011

Schools near 185 North Lake Shore Drive

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Michael E Baum Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower High School
Public9 to 12

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 185 North Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$67,500
2
1,132
23,522
1.5
1,484
9,583
2
1,524
10,185
1
1,092
9,966
2
1,588
9,966
$120,500
3
1,244
10,019

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