Why just rent when you can become a homeowner with RENT TO OWN? Cozy bungalow on fenced lot. Large covered front porch has new support beams and freshly painted decking. Neutral interior with all brand new paint is ready to be personalized! Handsome original oak floors in the living room and dining room. Pleasant kitchen outfitted in oak cabinets with new countertops and new vinyl plank flooring. 2 bedrooms sport freshly painted hardwood floors. Hall bath has new subfloor, new vinyl flooring, and combo tub/shower with dual shower heads. Unfinished basement with 1 partially finished room and laundry hookups. Ceiling fans throughout. All new blinds included. Brand new gas water heater. Chimney and porch pillars tuckpointed. Whole house repiped! Driveway parking.
Could use some cosmetic touch-ups, but everything has been done to make it solid and move-in-ready!
CONTRACT FOR DEED (similar to lease-to-own) with $3,000 down payment. Property taxes included in monthly amount. No application fee. No restrictions on pets. For specific terms, please contact us.
House for rent
$845/mo
Fees may apply
645 W Elm St, Decatur, IL 62522
2beds
948sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Ceiling fan
Hookups laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Cozy bungalowNew support beamsFenced lotFreshly painted deckingAll new blinds includedLarge covered front porchNew countertops
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 02, 2026 at 02:34pm
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups, Washer Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 948 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Lot, Heating system: Forced Air, Washer Dryer Hookup
Details
- Parcel number: 041210333009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Rent to Own
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $845-3.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $875-2.2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $895$1/sqft |
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| 3/2/2005 | Sold | $13,000$14/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi

