Sold for $121,250

$121,250

1153 N Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

2beds

865sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

5,662 Square Feet Lot

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$140/sqft

$889 Estimated rent

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What's special

Fenced yardBeautiful viewsLake accessBeautifully renovated bathLake viewsPlenty of parkingReplacement windows

Lakeside living with Lake Decatur access and your own boat dock—PRICED TO SELL! This charming lake cottage offers beautiful views, plenty of parking and tons of potential! Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, full-time lake retreat, or possible VRBO/Airbnb opportunity, this one checks the boxes. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets from the large front deck overlooking gorgeous Lake Decatur. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bath, remodeled kitchen with wood tops for added charm. Cozy living room with brick fireplace, built-in shelving and hardwood floors hiding beneath the carpet. Replacement windows, newer roof, fenced yard, patio and bonus storage shed add even more value. Lake views, lake access, a boat dock and endless possibilities—don't miss this one!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.7

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.7 x 12.4

Breakfast room nook

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14.4 x 6.9

Other

Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.2 x 5

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.2

Living room

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13.1 x 17.5

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Workshop
Windows: Replacement Windows
Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 865
Total interior livable area: 865 sqft
Finished area above ground: 865
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Shed, Workshop
Fencing: Yard Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Lake
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake
Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
Frontage type: Waterfront

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 041308402014
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: M A Nickey Shore Acs Add

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $140/sqft
Tax assessed value: $34,070
Annual tax amount: $3,411
Date on market: 8/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Road surface type: Asphalt

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/24/2026	Sold	$121,250-10.2%$140/sqft
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8/28/2026	Pending sale	$135,000$156/sqft
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8/25/2026	Listed for sale	$135,000+53.4%$156/sqft
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3/1/2024	Sold	$88,000+10%$102/sqft
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6/23/2022	Sold	$80,000$92/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,717 +1.6%	$34,070 +3.7%
2023	$2,674 +1.9%	$32,864 +3.8%
2022	$2,624 +8.2%	$31,657 +7.1%
2021	$2,425 -1.1%	$29,564 +3.8%
2020	$2,452 +3.9%	$28,473 +1%
2019	$2,360 +46.2%	$28,191 +32.1%
2018	$1,615 -3.1%	$21,334 -2.6%
2017	$1,666 -2.2%	$21,903 -1%
2016	$1,704 -8.1%	$22,127 -8.3%
2015	$1,854 +24.6%	$24,136 -9%
2014	$1,488 -27.6%	$26,523 -3.6%
2013	$2,054 +26.9%	$27,520 -3%
2012	$1,619	$28,372
2011	--	$28,372 -5.4%
2010	--	$29,999
2009	--	$29,999 +38.1%
2006	--	$21,720
2005	--	$21,720