For sale

Price cut: $3K (1/13)

$37,000

442 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

0beds

0baths

2,988sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1875

8,276.4 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$12/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Tall ceilingsClassic architectural linesOriginal framing

Step back in time with this 1875 historic home, ready to be brought back to life! This rare find has incredible potential for someone with vision and a 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 home is ideal for a full renovation or historic revival. All major systems will need updating—including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls, and finishes—allowing you to customize everything to today’s standards while honoring the past.

100 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 0

Heating

None

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: No Hot Water, None

Features

Attic
Basement: Unfinished,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,988
Total interior livable area: 2,988 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,988
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Detached, Garage

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 8,276.4 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 041215252012
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1875

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: None
Water: None
Utilities for property: Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Western Add

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $12/sqft
Tax assessed value: $24,478
Annual tax amount: $2,370
Date on market: 10/9/2025
Cumulative days on market: 102 days
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/13/2026	Price change	$37,000-7.5%$12/sqft
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10/11/2025	Listed for sale	$40,000+166.7%$13/sqft
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11/30/2022	Sold	$15,000-42.3%$5/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/27/2019	Sold	$26,000$9/sqft
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