Solid Brick Ranch with Incredible Potential! Welcome to this spacious mid-century all-brick ranch offering timeless charm, solid construction, and plenty of opportunity! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms on the main level, this home showcases classic brick quoins, a flagstone front walkway, and a matching 2.5-car detached brick garage. Inside, enjoy a massive living area with fireplace, formal dining room with crystal chandelier, and full-wall scenic murals adding unique retro character. The kitchen features classic wood cabinetry and ample workspace. The finished basement expands the living space with a large rec room and built-in retro wet bar, perfect for entertaining, games, or a home gym. Additional basement space offers storage or utility potential. Situated on a large lot with mature landscaping, this home is being sold "As-Is" and needs TLC to restore its full glory. A great opportunity for investors, flippers, or owner-occupants ready to build sweat equity!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/28)
$89,900
1468 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
3beds
2,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$36/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick ranchClassic brick quoinsFlagstone front walkway
- 21 days
- 2,830
- 153
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Listed by:
Tracy Slater 217-520-6720,
Keller Williams Realty - Decatur
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6260292
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 12
Den
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 16
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Other
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Recreation
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 33 x 25
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,482
- Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,563
- Finished area below ground: 919
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041223279033
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $36/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $32,148
- Annual tax amount: $2,224
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $89,900-10%$36/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6260292 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,900+33.2%$40/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6260292 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2010 | Sold | $75,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,445 -27.5% | $32,148 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,992 +7.5% | $31,010 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $1,852 +11.2% | $29,110 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,665 +0.5% | $27,185 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,656 +4.4% | $26,183 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,587 -5.3% | $25,924 -3.7% |
| 2018 | $1,676 -42.1% | $26,914 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $2,894 -1.9% | $27,633 -1% |
| 2016 | $2,950 +5.2% | $27,915 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,803 +7.7% | $27,422 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,603 -3.2% | $27,151 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $2,689 -0.6% | $28,171 -3% |
| 2012 | $2,706 | $29,042 |
| 2011 | -- | $29,042 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $30,708 |
| 2009 | -- | $30,708 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,825 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,825 |
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Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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