Charming ranch-style home offering comfortable single-level living in a quiet Decatur neighborhood. Features a bright living area, functional kitchen layout, and well-sized bedrooms. The property includes a spacious yard with plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment. A solid option for homeowners or investors looking for a reliable, easy-maintenance home.
Active
Price cut: $2K (1/14)
$47,900
1872 Shady Crest St, Decatur, IL 62521
3beds
947sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
0.49 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-sized bedroomsFunctional kitchen layoutComfortable single-level livingSpacious yard
- 61 days |
- 506 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 19, 2026 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Katie Bak, ABR,CRS,e-PRO,MRP,SFR katiembak@gmail.com;Kbak@gatesandgables.com,
Gates and Gables Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12528746
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 947 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 212
Details
- Parcel number: 041224105019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $19,298
- Annual tax amount: $1,287
- Date on market: 12/8/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,138/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $47,900-4%$51/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528746 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $49,900-18.1%$53/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528746 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $60,900-12.9%$64/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528746 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $69,900+123.7%$74/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528746 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2014 | Sold | $31,250-10.5%$33/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6131266 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,287 +2.5% | $19,298 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,256 +7.5% | $18,615 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $1,168 +10.5% | $17,423 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$290/mo
Principal & interest
$186
Property taxes
$87
Home insurance
$17
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Muffley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 61
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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