300 W Prairie AvenueNew

Decatur, IL 62522 · MLS #6260810

$68,000
Listed 5 days ago
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Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Sq Ft
3,500
Acres
0.25
Type
Residential
Status
Active

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

Features

FireplacePantryFenceShedGas Water HeaterFront PorchHot WaterUnfinishedCrawl SpacePartialYard Fenced

Property Details

Price
$68,000
MLS #
6260810
Status
Active
Beds
4
Baths
3
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Listed Date
Sep 9, 2026
Total Sq Ft
3,500
Lot Size
10,710 sqft / 0.25 acres
Year Built
1887
County
Macon
Zoning
RES
Parcel Number
04-12-15-253-014

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
3,500
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1,500
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, None
Basement
Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Cooling
None
Heating
Hot Water
Fireplaces Total
7
Interior Features
Fireplace, Pantry
Levels
Two

Exterior

Architectural Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Brick, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation
Basement, Crawlspace
Exterior Features
Fence, Shed
Fencing
Yard Fenced
Garage
No
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch
Roof
Shingle
Stories
2
Road Surface
Concrete
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly
$687/mo
$362 principal & interest$326 taxes

Estimate for planning only — actual payment depends on your loan. Talk to your lender.

Financial

Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,906
Special Listing Conditions
In Foreclosure

Schools

School District
Decatur Dist 61

Market Summary

Current real estate data for Residential in Decatur as of Sep 14, 2026, from all participating CIBR offices.

Residential Listed
195
Avg Days on Market
67
Avg List Price
$189,457

Location

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Listed by Do Realty Services Inc · 217-391-3636. Want to see this property? Call Grissom Schmitz Realty at 217-562-7078.

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