565 North Lake Shore Drive

Closed 9/26/25
Closed 9/26/25
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Last Sold Price
$63,000
2 beds1,590 sqft$40/sqft
565 N Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Welcome to this cute brick home. It's a perfect home for those starting out or those wanting to downsize. It would also be a great investment property. A functional kitchen leads into a separate dining room which connects to a nice sized living room complete with a working fireplace. Two bedrooms with an updated bath complete the main floor with original hardwood floors throughout. The finished basement is the bonus. There's plenty of space for hobbies, extra living area and recreation activities....Welcome to this cute brick home. It's a perfect home for those starting out or those wanting to downsize. It would also be a great investment property. A functional kitchen leads into a separate dining room which connects to a nice sized living room complete with a working fireplace. Two bedrooms with an updated bath complete the main floor with original hardwood floors throughout. The finished basement is the bonus. There's plenty of space for hobbies, extra living area and recreation activities. A large yard with a fenced in area for pets or a garden along with a single car garage and storage space take care of your outdoor needs. Schedule your showing with a Realtor today.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/26/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cathrine Craig • Shelby Realty Services
    P: (217) 728-2243 C: (217) 728-2243 cathrine@shelbyrealty.com

Property Details for 565 North Lake Shore Drive

Status
Closed
MLS #
6254350
Days on Market
26
Taxes
$1,535 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
County
Macon County
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Wesmit Place
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$55,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

[Decatur, IL]

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Building Information for 565 North Lake Shore Drive

Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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Property Information for 565 North Lake Shore Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Route 105, turn south on Lake Shore Dr. House is the 2nd one on the right. From Route 121, turn north on 27th Street. Turn right at the T on Williams Street. Merge onto 105. Go three blocks to Lake Shore Drive, turn south.
  • Latitude: 39.84824
  • Longitude: -88.902889
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-13-18-206-006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,535.00
  • 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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10415.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 795.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 795.0
  • Building Area Total: 1590.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 6
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen

Property History for 565 North Lake Shore Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254350

$63,000—
Sep 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915828048

$63,000—
Aug 25, 2025

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254350

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254350

$63,000
09/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915828048

$63,000
08/25/2025

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254350

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

Public Records for 565 North Lake Shore Drive

Taxable ValueLand$4,066Additions$19,389Total$23,455
Tax Record2025$1,629 ($136 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt795 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt795 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,415 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-13-18-206-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 565 North Lake Shore Drive

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Eisenhower High School
Public - 9 to 12
Garfield Montessori School
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: 565 North Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$63,000
2
1,590
10,454
555 North Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$85,000
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2
1,315
9,502
595 North Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$70,000
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1
1,542
18,295
570 North Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$25,000
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2
2,380
74,488
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