Homes for Sale in Decatur, IL

Decatur is Central Illinois' industrial heart, home to Lake Decatur, Millikin University, and major employers in agriculture and manufacturing, and it's the largest market in our service area by a wide margin. With hundreds of active listings at any given time across every price point, Decatur offers choice the smaller towns can't match, and Grissom Schmitz Realty can show you any of it, no matter the listing office.

There are currently 362 active listings in Decatur, IL with an average list price of $210,162 and a median of $119,899.

Listings in Decatur have been on the market an average of 167 days.

The current inventory is made up of 229 residential homes, 63 lots and land parcels, 63 commercial properties and 7 other listings.

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MLS #6261111

$299,000

2802 N Woodford Street

Decatur, IL 62526

1 ac

Listed by Keller Williams Revolution

3 bd2 ba0.31 ac$166/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd2 ba3.17 ac$138/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

5 bd3 ba0.6 ac$91/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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MLS #6260613

$289,900

4271 E Lake Shore Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

3 bd2 ba0.09 ac$134/sqft

Listed by Keller Williams Revolution

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MLS #6261455

$280,000

5080 Brush College Road

Decatur, IL 62526

1.4 ac

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

3 bd2 ba1.01 ac$146/sqft

Listed by Mtz Realty Services

3045 Lake Bluff Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

4 bd3 ba0.46 ac$54/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

2.49 acLot / Land

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

0.62 acLot / Land

Listed by Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

4140 Fort Daniel Road

Decatur, IL 62521

3 bd1 ba2.5 ac$146/sqft

Listed by Mtz Realty Services

4 bd3 ba0.4 ac$79/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

8.81 acLot / Land

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd3 ba2.9 ac$150/sqft

Listed by Glenda Williamson Realty

3484 S Long Creek Road

Decatur, IL 62521

3 bd1 ba2 ac$139/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

2670 S Forrest Green Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

5 bd4 ba0.2 ac$65/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

5 bd5 ba0.31 ac$63/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd3 ba0.45 ac$94/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

1423-1427 E Mound Road

Decatur, IL 62526

0.69 ac

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

2287 Valley View Place

Decatur, IL 62522

5 bd4 ba0.34 ac$64/sqft

Listed by Mtz Realty Services

5 bd3 ba1.87 ac$86/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

3 bd2 ba0.46 ac$118/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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MLS #6261261

$229,900

3425 N University Avenue

Decatur, IL 62526

4 bd3 ba0.47 ac$96/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd3 ba0.18 ac$138/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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MLS #6261379

$225,000

877 E Lake Shore Drive 2C

Decatur, IL 62521

2 bd2 ba1.62 ac$155/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd3 ba0.73 ac$74/sqft

Listed by Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

2797 Deerpath Park Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

4 bd3 ba0.17 ac$108/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd2 ba0.2 ac$144/sqft

Listed by County Line Realty

5 bd3 ba0.46 ac$71/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

855 Lake Shore Drive 1D

Decatur, IL 62521

2 bd2 ba2.36 ac$135/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd2 ba0.19 ac$121/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd3 ba1 ac$140/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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MLS #6260370

Price ReducedUnder Contract

$215,000

3089 Greenlake Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

5 bd3 ba0.57 ac$72/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd3 ba0.48 ac$81/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

3 bd2 ba0.21 ac$131/sqft

Listed by RE/MAX Executives Plus

4 bd2 ba4.12 ac$104/sqft

Listed by Keller Williams Revolution

1665 S Taylorville Road

Decatur, IL 62521

0.6 acLot / Land

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

0.52 ac

Listed by Keller Williams Revolution

3 bd2 ba0.69 ac$90/sqft

Listed by Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

4 bd3 ba0.19 ac$92/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

3 bd2 ba0.24 ac$106/sqft

Listed by Glenda Williamson Realty

Listed by Vieweg Real Estate

3 bd2 ba0.19 ac$139/sqft

Listed by RE/MAX Executives Plus

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MLS #6260773

$199,000

2220 N Longwood Drive

Decatur, IL 62526

5 bd3 ba0.19 ac$76/sqft

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

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MLS #6260007

Price ReducedUnder Contract

$197,000

1952 S Westgate Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

2 bd2 ba0.46 ac$193/sqft

Listed by Main Place Real Estate

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MLS #6261410

$193,000

3153 St Andrews Drive

Decatur, IL 62521

4 bd3 ba0.42 ac$99/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

304 Southampton Drive

Decatur, IL 62526

3 bd2 ba0.16 ac$101/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

4 bd3 ba0.4 ac$84/sqft

4 bd3 ba0.32 ac$59/sqft

Listed by Brinkoetter REALTORS®

3 bd2 ba0.48 ac$115/sqft

Listed by Glenda Williamson Realty

Living in Decatur

Neighborhoods range from historic districts near Millikin and the lake to post-war subdivisions, newer builds on the growing southeast side toward Mt. Zion, and everything between, with one of the lowest costs of housing among Illinois cities its size.

Decatur Public Schools District 61 serves most of the city, with Mt. Zion, Meridian, and other districts covering the surrounding communities. Millikin University and Richland Community College anchor higher education.

Lake Decatur threads through the southeast side with lakefront homes and parks; Scovill Zoo, the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, and an extensive park system round out recreation.

Decatur real estate FAQs

What is the average home price in Decatur, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, there are 362 active listings in Decatur, IL with an average list price of $210,162 and a median list price of $119,899. Grissom Schmitz Realty can show you any of them — call 217-562-7078.

What school districts serve Decatur, IL?

Decatur Public Schools District 61 covers most of the city, with surrounding communities served by districts including Mt. Zion CUSD 3 and Meridian CUSD 15.

Are there lakefront homes in Decatur?

Yes, Lake Decatur has established lakefront and lake-view neighborhoods, primarily on the city's southeast side.

Who are Decatur's major employers?

Agribusiness and manufacturing lead, including ADM and Caterpillar, alongside healthcare systems, Millikin University, and Richland Community College.

Why buy in Decatur?

Selection and value: hundreds of active listings across every price range, with housing costs well below national averages.

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