Lake Life awaits on Lake Decatur with an awesome double boat dock! 5 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths make this is a great home to live and entertain in full time, or as a vacation home. Beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood and warm tones set the vibe with double doors connecting the house seamlessly to the outdoors. The eat-in kitchen features antique white cabinets, granite countertops and there is also dining room for formal dining or flex space. All the bedrooms are generous sized, with four bedrooms on the upper floor, including the master bedroom which has a private balcony deck and en-suite bath with double sinks. Downstairs offers more fun with a large family room with wet bar that connects to the outdoor lower-level deck. The 5th bedroom, with full bath on this level, would be a great guest or MIL space. The large dock really brings the enjoyment with everything you need including a covered boat lift with hoist, a second dock, and a shed for storing your boating items.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/4)
$379,900
524 Ridge Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
5beds
3,139sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm tonesEat-in kitchenGranite countertopsBeautiful brazilian cherry hardwoodOutdoor lower-level deckAntique white cabinetsDouble boat dock
- 59 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tasha Cohen 217-450-8500,
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259595
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Width: 9
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Width: 16
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Workshop
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,139
- Total interior livable area: 3,139 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,236
- Finished area below ground: 903
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Dock, Workshop
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
- Body of water: Lake Decatur
- Frontage type: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 181 x 51
Details
- Parcel number: 091317103007
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ridge Ideal
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,540
- Annual tax amount: $7,856
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 61 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $379,900$121/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Contingent | $379,900$121/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $379,900-2.6%$121/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900+151.5%$124/sqft |
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| 11/1/1996 | Sold | $155,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,642 +6.2% | $89,540 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $7,198 +5.1% | $83,200 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $6,848 +5.9% | $78,228 +5.5% |
| 2021 | $6,466 -2.8% | $74,162 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $6,649 +5% | $72,290 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,332 +3.6% | $70,879 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $6,113 +1.4% | $69,326 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $6,026 -12.3% | $68,470 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $6,869 0% | $68,429 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $6,870 +6.7% | $67,551 |
| 2014 | $6,440 +0.4% | $67,551 |
| 2013 | $6,416 +2.4% | $67,551 |
| 2012 | $6,267 | $67,551 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,551 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,691 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,691 +18.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,643 |
| 2005 | -- | $59,643 |
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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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