Foreclosure

Est. $68,000

300 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

4beds

3,500sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1887

0.25 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$19/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Seven fireplacesFinished atticFour spacious bedroomsDetached storage buildingFront porchExpansive layoutFormal dining room

Located in the heart of the Decatur Historic District, just steps from Downtown Decatur, this remarkable 139-year-old turn-of-the-century home is rich in character and timeless architectural charm. Featuring oversized interior doors and pocket doors, some exceeding eight feet in height, the home showcases craftsmanship rarely found today. The main level offers an expansive layout that includes a front foyer entry, a front room, living room, great room, formal dining room, kitchen, pantry, office, and one and a half bathrooms. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. With approximately 3,500 square feet of living space, the home also features a finished attic that offers excellent potential for additional living area with the addition of a heat source. Additional highlights include a front porch, seven fireplaces, and a detached storage building. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Bedroom

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 18 x 15

Bedroom

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Bedroom

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Dining room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14

Other

Level: Main

Other

Level: Upper

Great room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 15

Half bath

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 16

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 13

Office

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Other

Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15

Heating

Hot Water

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, None

Features

Fireplace, Pantry
Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
Number of fireplaces: 7
Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,500
Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,500
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Front Porch
Exterior features: Fence, Shed
Fencing: Yard Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Dimensions: 70 x 153

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 041215253014
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: In Foreclosure

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1887

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $19/sqft
Tax assessed value: $39,022
Annual tax amount: $3,906
Date on market: 9/9/2026
Road surface type: Concrete

Foreclosure details

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	$68,000-28.4%$19/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1046375 Report a problem
7/16/2018	Sold	$95,000$27/sqft
Source: CIBR #6175310 Report a problem
6/7/2018	Pending sale	$95,000$27/sqft
Source: Vieweg Real Estate - North #6175310 Report a problem
5/21/2018	Price change	$95,000-4.9%$27/sqft
Source: Vieweg Real Estate - North #6175310 Report a problem
2/20/2018	Price change	$99,900-4.9%$29/sqft
Source: Vieweg Real Estate - North #6175310 Report a problem
11/6/2017	Listed for sale	$105,000$30/sqft
Source: Vieweg Real Estate North #6175310 Report a problem
10/3/2017	Listing removed	$105,000$30/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group #6172135 Report a problem
8/17/2017	Price change	$105,000-16%$30/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group #6172135 Report a problem
5/11/2017	Listed for sale	$125,000+103.3%$36/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group #6172135 Report a problem
12/19/2008	Sold	$61,500$18/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,778 +0.8%	$39,022 +3.7%
2023	$3,746 +6.4%	$37,641 +9.4%
2022	$3,520 +6.4%	$34,420 +7.1%
2021	$3,307 -2.1%	$32,144 +3.8%
2020	$3,377 +77.3%	$30,958 +72.8%
2019	$1,905 +0.7%	$17,911 -0.3%
2018	$1,892 -2.1%	$17,970 -2.6%
2017	$1,932 +54.2%	$18,449 -1%
2016	$1,253 +3.4%	$18,638 +1.8%
2015	$1,212 +6.6%	$18,308 +1%
2014	$1,137 +0.4%	$18,126 -3.6%
2013	$1,132 -5.5%	$18,807 -3%
2012	$1,198	$19,388
2011	--	$19,388 -5.4%
2010	--	$20,500
2009	--	$20,500 -45.5%
2006	--	$37,631