5 1st Drive

Closed 6/15/26

Last Sold Price

$125,000

3 beds1 bath1,332 sqft$94/sqft

5 1st Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in desirable South Shores! This well-maintained property features a new roof (2024) updated windows, fresh paint, and a newer furnace (2024) and added insulation for year round comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy an updated kitchen and bath. Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level. The full basement offers a finished family room with a bar—perfect for entertaining—along with ample storage space. Outside, you’ll find a fenced backyard with a well manicured lawn,...Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in desirable South Shores! This well-maintained property features a new roof (2024) updated windows, fresh paint, and a newer furnace (2024) and added insulation for year round comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy an updated kitchen and bath. Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level. The full basement offers a finished family room with a bar—perfect for entertaining—along with ample storage space. Outside, you’ll find a fenced backyard with a well manicured lawn, beautiful landscaping, a large garden shed (2024) and a covered patio ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Complete with a 1-car attached garage, this home is truly turnkey and ready for its next owner!

LISTING CLOSED: 06/15/2026 12:00 AM

Listed by Taylor Corrie • RE/MAX Executives Plus
P: (217) 519-0393 C: (217) 519-0393 taylorcorrie@remax.net

Property Details for 5 1st Drive

Status

Closed

MLS #

6258274

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,152 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1952

Lot Size

0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

County

Macon County

Architectural Style

Ranch

Subdivision Name

South Shores 3rd Add

Has Waterfront

Zoning

RES

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Building Information for 5 1st Drive

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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$815 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$635

Property Taxes

$179

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5 1st Drive

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: FRANKLIN STREET TO EAST ON 1ST DRIVE
Latitude: 39.821958

Longitude: -88.955105

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-22-477-001
Tax Annual Amount: $2,152.00

Tax Year: 2024

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

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18

Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 7841.0
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 936.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 396.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 540.0
Building Area Total: 1332.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Other Structures: Shed(s)
Construction Materials: Asphalt

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Finished, Full

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Fireplace: No
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Total Rooms: 5

Room Information

Room 1

Dimensions: 8.0x11.3
Length: 8.0

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom
Width: 11.0

Room 2

Dimensions: 20.1x13.3
Length: 20.0

Level: Main
Type: Living Room
Width: 13.0

Room 3

Dimensions: 9.4x11.4
Length: 9.0

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom
Width: 11.0

Room 4

Dimensions: 11.2x8.5
Length: 11.0

Level: Main
Type: Kitchen
Width: 8.0

Room 5

Dimensions: 11.0x12.0
Length: 11.0

Level: Main
Type: Bedroom
Width: 12.0

Room 6

Dimensions: 7.8x5.0
Length: 7.0

Level: Main
Type: Bathroom
Width: 5.0

Property History for 5 1st Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 15, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274	$125,000	—
May 20, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274		—
Apr 30, 2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274		—
Apr 27, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274	$119,897	—
Nov 16, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1304218213	$67,000	+27.0% / yr
Sep 10, 2018	Sold MRED #11603699	$64,000	—
Sep 10, 2018	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183357	$64,000	—
Sep 7, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1297890086	$64,000	-0.4% / yr
Aug 27, 2018	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183357		—
Aug 27, 2018	Pending MRED #11603699		—
Aug 1, 2018	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183357	$69,900	—
Aug 1, 2018	Listed (Active) MRED #11603699	$69,900	—
May 16, 2008	Sold MRED #11574121	$70,000	—
Apr 19, 2008	Pending MRED #11574121		—
Oct 31, 2007	Listed (Active) MRED #11574121	$81,897	—
Nov 30, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117220997	$67,000	—
Nov 30, 2006	Sold MRED #11572229	$67,000	—
Nov 10, 2006	Pending MRED #11572229		—
Oct 3, 2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11572229	$72,897	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/15/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274	$125,000
05/20/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274	—
04/30/2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274	—
04/27/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258274	$119,897
11/16/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1304218213	$67,000 +27.0% / yr
09/10/2018	Sold MRED #11603699	$64,000
09/10/2018	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183357	$64,000
09/07/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1297890086	$64,000 -0.4% / yr
08/27/2018	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183357	—
08/27/2018	Pending MRED #11603699	—
08/01/2018	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183357	$69,900
08/01/2018	Listed (Active) MRED #11603699	$69,900
05/16/2008	Sold MRED #11574121	$70,000
04/19/2008	Pending MRED #11574121	—
10/31/2007	Listed (Active) MRED #11574121	$81,897
11/30/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117220997	$67,000
11/30/2006	Sold MRED #11572229	$67,000
11/10/2006	Pending MRED #11572229	—
10/03/2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11572229	$72,897

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

Public Records for 5 1st Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,675Additions$24,603Total$30,278

Tax Record2025$2,266 ($189 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-22-477-001

Schools near 5 1st Drive

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	South Shores Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.8 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	4.5 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	3.0 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.5 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	1.3 mi
NR	Holy Family Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	South Shores Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.8 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	4.5 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	3.0 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.5 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	1.3 mi
NR	Holy Family Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5 1st Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$125,000	3	1	1,332	7,840
11 1st Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$50,000	–	–	–	7,841
2 1st South Shores Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	7,841
10 1st Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	10,890
4 1st South Shores Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$123,000	3	1	936	7,405
21 1st Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	6,534
1835 South Franklin Street Road, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	–
8 1st South Shores Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$115,000	–	–	–	7,841
115-135 1st Drive, Unit 135, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	–	–	–
1 1st South Shores Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$45,000	–	–	–	7,841
1725 South Franklin Street, Decatur, IL 62521	$1,200,000	–	–	–	–

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