Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds947 sqft
1872 Shady Crest St, Decatur, IL 62521
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1943Year Built
$26/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Kathleen Bak 847.609.8378 katiembak@gmail.com; Kbak@gatesandgables.com • Gates and Gables Realty
Listing closed: 03/05/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12528746

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$28,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

74.0%

Decatur, IL

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a view of a house with a yard and plants
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Property Information for 1872 Shady Crest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,287 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Macon County
  • Area: Decatur
  • Township: Decatur
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,257 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 61
  • High School District: 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 61
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 212
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-08T16:07:38
  • Photos Count: 12
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X14

Property History for 1872 Shady Crest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1934573589

$25,000

-2.0% / yr

Mar 5, 2026

Sold

MRED #12528746

$25,000—
Feb 17, 2026

Pending

MRED #12528746

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1934573589

$25,000

-2.0% / yr

03/05/2026

Sold

MRED #12528746

$25,000
02/17/2026

Pending

MRED #12528746

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Public Records for 1872 Shady Crest Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,151Additions$15,550Total$20,701
Tax Record2025$1,372 ($114 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size21,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-24-105-019

Schools near 1872 Shady Crest Street

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
Charter - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Muffley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK 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: 1872 Shady Crest Street, Decatur, IL 62521
$25,000
3
947
21,257
$55,000
–
–
–
9,440
$23,672
–
–
–
9,450
$55,000
–
–
–
9,440
$15,000
2
828
5,227
$84,000
4
3,099
16,117

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