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Decatur,IL 62521
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,235 sqft
Price per Sqft $145
MLS Listing ID 12468420
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1968
Annual Tax Amount $6,849
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.490 Acres
Lot Dimensions 120x154x119x147
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
One of the few lakefront views without high lake taxes due to the small access road that runs between the house and the lake. The current owner took four years to find this lovely house, and the owner has been in it for over seven years. Wonderful views in the great Forest Knolls neighborhood right on the lake. Spacious 3 BR ranch with finished lower level (3rd bedroom in basement) with wet bar, great for entertaining. Sun room on the back overlooking gazebo with hot tub and beautifully landscaped, fenced back yard, cedar-lined closets in the lower level. Deck across front of house, insulated workshop at back of garage (w/nat gas heater), storage shed, new exterior sliding door to a hot tub that has only been used twice, kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, and much more. State Farm told the owner the roof has another seven years left, but it will need some work on the seawall and dock in the next couple of years. Price was lowered to be competitive with the $155 per square foot range of mid-tier lakefront homes overlooking Lake Decatur. Seller has the best neighbors! The lake view is also one of the best in town, and it's among the owner's favorite sunsets in the nation. Walking distance to the Scovill Zoo and Children's Museum of Illinois, plus right across from the Devon Amphitheater that Howard Buffett funded for our town to bring in great musical performances. The Seller owns two docks, one for sitting and one for a boat, which is very unusual for Lake Decatur. There is a large home renovation happening next door that may boost the property value of this residence after completion.
Location
State IL
County Macon
Area Decatur
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Partial,Daylight
Interior
Interior Features Hot Tub,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Chute,Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Hot Tub,Boat Slip,Outdoor Grill,Fire Pit,Dock
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Other,Combination, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 1 Story
Structure Type Other,Combination
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Muffley K-6 School
Middle Schools Stephen Decatur Middle School
High Schools Eisenhower
School District 61 ,61, 61
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None