For sale

$169,900

51 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

3beds

1,804sqft

$1,371/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

0.82 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$94/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick ranch on .82 acres with 1804 sq. ft on main level and 3 king sized bedrooms.. Large living room with fireplace, hardwood floors in 2 bedrooms and dining room and new carpet in 3rd bedroom; Roof replaced in 2023 with complete tear-off. Unfinished basement has back-up sump pump and offers room for expanded living. Bonus room with main floor laundry. and 2 car attached garage convenient to kitchen access. Large front porch with peaceful privacy at end of dead-end street, but near shopping , dining and more. Home needs some updating but offers 1800 sq. ft living area all on one level and convenient location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Main

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main

Bedroom

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Main
Width: 10

Bonus room

Description: Flooring: Vinyl
Level: Main

Dining room

Description: Flooring: Hardwood
Level: Main
Length: 15

Other

Description: Flooring: Tile
Level: Main
Length: 8

Half bath

Description: Flooring: Vinyl
Level: Main

Kitchen

Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Level: Main
Width: 11

Living room

Description: Flooring: Carpet
Level: Main
Length: 21

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Attic, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,804
Total interior livable area: 1,804 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,804
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Front Porch

Lot

Size: 0.82 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 070735155002 + 01
Zoning: MUN
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1956

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Brettwood Heights 2nd Add

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $94/sqft
Tax assessed value: $25,381
Annual tax amount: $1,983
Date on market: 10/23/2026
Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/23/2026	Listed for sale	$169,900+142.7%$94/sqft
Source: CIBR #6261586 Report a problem
10/26/2022	Sold	$70,000+0.1%$39/sqft
Source: CIBR #6223011 Report a problem
10/13/2022	Pending sale	$69,900$39/sqft
Source: CIBR #6223011 Report a problem
9/23/2022	Listed for sale	$69,900$39/sqft
Source: CIBR #6223011 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,851 +9.7%	$25,381 +8.8%
2023	$1,687 -61.2%	$23,333 -46.4%
2022	$4,348 +10.7%	$43,529 +10.8%
2021	$3,929 -3.6%	$39,280 +2%
2020	$4,077 +3%	$38,491 +0.1%
2019	$3,959 +0.1%	$38,468 -0.7%
2018	$3,955 -0.1%	$38,743 -0.6%
2017	$3,959 -0.8%	$38,960 -0.2%
2016	$3,990 +4.6%	$39,054 +1.2%
2015	$3,813 +7%	$38,591
2014	$3,564 +5.5%	$38,591 +5.2%
2013	$3,380 +2.3%	$36,670
2012	$3,304	$36,670
2011	--	$36,670 +0.2%
2010	--	$36,606
2009	--	$36,606 +9.5%
2006	--	$33,443
2005	--	$33,443