2847 North 26th Street

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$174,900

3 beds2 baths2,039 sqft$86/sqft

2847 N 26th St, Decatur, IL 62526

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Description

This house! 3 bedroom, 2 bath sits on 3/4 acre lot. Hardwoods mostly throughout. Needs refinished - (BUT I have a guy that does hardwood magic and is very reasonable.) This house has been lived in AND loved for 25 years. Raising kids to being grandparents, to deciding to downsize - is THIS story! Tons of storage inside and out! Big closets, pantry, basement has storage galore - The dry basement offers - possible 2 more bedroom spaces, and a kitchenette and a full bath, perfect for older children...This house! 3 bedroom, 2 bath sits on 3/4 acre lot. Hardwoods mostly throughout. Needs refinished - (BUT I have a guy that does hardwood magic and is very reasonable.) This house has been lived in AND loved for 25 years. Raising kids to being grandparents, to deciding to downsize - is THIS story! Tons of storage inside and out! Big closets, pantry, basement has storage galore - The dry basement offers - possible 2 more bedroom spaces, and a kitchenette and a full bath, perfect for older children or guests. When you are done looking at the inside, walk out sliders to the DREAMY back yard! Fenced in, so much yard space, patio space for pool (above ground 24', 4.5 feet deep) and summer entertaining! Professional landscaping 2025. The garage! ---a 2 car garage with 2 extra rooms. A workshop area, and maybe a room for all of your yard tools, mower, etc.......with a 1 car garage door on the backside for easy access in and out! If THAT isn't enough, there is also an adorable shed out back as well. A "she shed" A man cave, a pool house??" You decide! Close to the North end to EVERYTHING! Jump on I-72 in minutes! Roof 2024, HVAC 2025, Newer stainless appliances, back patio 3 yrs, Front picture window 5 yrs. This is A LOT of house to grow in and enjoy!

LISTING UPDATED: 08/19/2026 10:56 AM

Listed by Valerie Wallace • Main Place Real Estate
P: (217) 520-0831 C: (217) 520-0831 valerie@mainplace.us

Property Details for 2847 North 26th Street

Status

Active

MLS #

6260329

Days on Market

Listed Today

Taxes

$1,389 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1953

Lot Size

0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

County

Macon County

Architectural Style

Other

Subdivision Name

Virginia

Has Waterfront

Zoning

MUN

Location

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Building Information for 2847 North 26th Street

Stories1Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 2847 North 26th Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Carrier Route: C094
Directions: East Pershing Rd to 26th St. House on West side.

Latitude: 39.876162
Longitude: -88.920055

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-01-226-019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,389.00

Tax Year: 2025

School Information

Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61

Parking

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

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Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Size Area: 0.69

Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 30000.0
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1314.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 725.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 208.0
Building Area Total: 2039.0
Living Area: 2039.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Levels: One
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Above Ground

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Fireplace: No
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Main Level
Total Rooms: 6

Room Information

Room 1

Level: Lower
Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Level: Lower
Type: Bedroom

Room 3

Level: Main
Type: Living Room

Room 4

Level: Lower

Room 5

Level: Lower
Type: Bathroom

Room 6

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom

Room 7

Level: Main
Type: Kitchen

Room 8

Level: Main
Type: Dining Room

Room 9

Level: Main
Type: Bathroom

Room 10

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom

Room 11

Level: Main
Type: Family Room

Property History for 2847 North 26th Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 19, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260329	$174,900	—
Sep 14, 2001	Sold MRED #11558174	$77,500	—
Jun 26, 2001	Cancelled MRED #11556828	$79,900	—
Jun 26, 2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11558174	$79,900	—
May 7, 2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11556828	$83,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/19/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260329	$174,900
09/14/2001	Sold MRED #11558174	$77,500
06/26/2001	Cancelled MRED #11556828	$79,900
06/26/2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11558174	$79,900
05/07/2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11556828	$83,500

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

Public Records for 2847 North 26th Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,104Additions$22,779Total$25,883

Tax Record2025$1,389 ($116 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt968 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-01-226-019

Schools near 2847 North 26th Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Hope Academy	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	2.1 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.3 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	3.6 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	5.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	2.9 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	1.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Hope Academy PublicK to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.3 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	3.6 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	5.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	2.9 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	1.2 mi

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More information about 2847 North 26th Street, Decatur, IL 62526

2847 North 26th Street is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62526. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Hope Academy, Eisenhower High School and Garfield Montessori School. 2847 North 26th Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,039 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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