Southside of town off Lakeshore Drive and Silas. Needs a little TLC but could be a Good Investment or a Home Sweet Home. Opportunity awaits!! A Little Love can make this a Charm. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with the Lake nearby is something to check out for a good investment.
For sale
$45,000
1225 S Silas St, Decatur, IL 62521
2beds
817sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$55/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days |
- 422 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 27, 2026 at 10:14am
Listed by:
James Carney 217-875-8081,
Glenda Williamson Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6256906
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 817
- Total interior livable area: 817 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 817
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,049.2 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041223251009
- Zoning: MUN
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $55/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,149
- Annual tax amount: $886
- Date on market: 1/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Road surface type: Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $45,000+12.5%$55/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6256906 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1999 | Sold | $40,000$49/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $886 +0.8% | $9,149 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $878 +3.7% | $8,825 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $847 +6.4% | $8,283 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $796 -2.1% | $7,735 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $813 +3.6% | $7,450 +1% |
| 2019 | $784 -11.2% | $7,376 -12.1% |
| 2018 | $884 -2.1% | $8,392 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $903 -1.9% | $8,616 -1% |
| 2016 | $920 +5.2% | $8,704 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $874 +6.9% | $8,550 +1% |
| 2014 | $818 -2.5% | $8,465 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $838 -6% | $8,783 -3% |
| 2012 | $892 | $9,055 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,055 -8.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $9,852 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,852 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,927 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,927 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$314/mo
Principal & interest
$232
Property taxes
$82
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10South Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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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