442 Prairie Avenue
Decatur, IL 62522 · Western Add · MLS #6260333
Step back in time with this historic home built by the famous George Barber , ready to be brought back to life. This rare find has incredible potential for someone with a vision and passion for restoration. The structure has been taken down to the original boards, offering a blank canvas to rebuild from the ground up while preserving its 19th-century character.Featuring original framing, tall ceilings, and classic architectural lines, this hone is ideal for a full renovation or historic revival, All major systems need updating--including electrical,plumbing,HVAC, walls and finishes--allowing you to customize everything to today's standards while honoring the past.
Features
Property Details
- Price
- $30,000
- MLS #
- 6260333
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Western Add
- Listed Date
- Aug 14, 2026
- Total Sq Ft
- 2,988
- Lot Size
- 8,276 sqft / 0.19 acres
- Year Built
- 1875
- County
- Macon
- Zoning
- R-1
- Parcel Number
- 04-12-15-252-012
Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2,988
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
- Below Grade Unfinished Area
- 1,410
- Full Bathrooms
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Appliances
- No Hot Water, None
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- None
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- Levels
- Two
Exterior
- Architectural Style
- Victorian
- Construction Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Basement
- Garage
- Yes
- Attached Garage
- No
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Features
- Detached, Garage
- Roof
- Shingle
- Stories
- 2
- Road Surface
- Concrete
- Sewer
- None
- Water Source
- None
Payment estimate
Estimate for planning only — actual payment depends on your loan. Talk to your lender.
Financial
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes
- $2,450
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.
Location
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Listed by Glenda Williamson Realty · (217) 875-8081. Want to see this property? Call Grissom Schmitz Realty at 217-562-7078.
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