Last Sold Price
3 beds2,701 sqft$104/sqft
4197 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Fully updated LAKE HOME with stunning lake views from every room! This home sits on an excellent lot that gently slopes down for easy lake access. Beautiful dark wood floors and fresh paint on the entire main level. Open family and living spaces flow into the breakfast room where you can enjoy the sun rise over the water every morning. Huge modern kitchen with newer appliances that all stay. The main floor master bedroom boasts a big walk-through closet and en-suite bathroom. Lower level walk-out...Fully updated LAKE HOME with stunning lake views from every room! This home sits on an excellent lot that gently slopes down for easy lake access. Beautiful dark wood floors and fresh paint on the entire main level. Open family and living spaces flow into the breakfast room where you can enjoy the sun rise over the water every morning. Huge modern kitchen with newer appliances that all stay. The main floor master bedroom boasts a big walk-through closet and en-suite bathroom. Lower level walk-out features new carpet and paint, family room, bar area, two bedrooms, spacious full bathroom, and laundry. Three-tier deck accessible from kitchen and lower level. Enjoy your favorite drink on the lower martini deck! The seawall, shed, new ladder for dock, and boat lift are all included, along with a u-shaped steel-framed dock. One car attached garage perfect for convenient parking or storage. No detail has been forgotten! It's a perfect home for entertaining, relaxing, and living THE lake life!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Chris Harrison • Main Place Real Estate
    P: (217) 520-2085 C: (217) 520-2085 chris@mainplace.us

Property Details for 4197 East Lake Shore Drive

Status
MLS #
6227062
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$7,809 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Spangler Heights
View
Lake
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 4197 East Lake Shore Drive

Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

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Property Information for 4197 East Lake Shore Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: E William to Park Ln. Keep left at fork onto Lake Shore - house is 8th on the left.
  • Latitude: 39.851692
  • Longitude: -88.889547
  • Water Body Name: Lake Decatur
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-13-08-379-036
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,809.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
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: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1369.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1332.0
  • Building Area Total: 2701.0
  • Living Area: 2701.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Rooms: 10

Property History for 4197 East Lake Shore Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2023

Sold

MRED #11772009

$280,000
Jun 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514168767

$280,000

+11.0% / yr

Jun 14, 2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6227062

$280,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2023

Sold

MRED #11772009

$280,000
06/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514168767

$280,000

+11.0% / yr

06/14/2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6227062

$280,000

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

Public Records for 4197 East Lake Shore Drive

Taxable ValueLand$10,774Additions$78,868Total$89,642
Tax Record2025$8,366 ($697 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,332 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,332 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-13-08-379-036Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4197 East 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: 4197 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$280,000
3
2,701
3,920
$145,000
2
936
4,000
2
1,170
4,000
$40,000
2
783
$105,001
2
1,054
3,000
1.5
830
4,000

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