Check out this Mid-century Cottage tucked in on a dead-end street on Decatur's East side, Sylvan Shores Addn. Spacious living room with stone fireplace. The convenient galley kitchen boasts butcher block counters. The bathroom can be accessed from the back entry and the bedroom. There is a cozy room on the back of the house that can be a study, sitting room, dining room or convert to a 2nd bedroom. Out back is a partially covered patio from where you can enjoy the privacy of the bamboo and other plantings started by a previous owner who was a Millikin botanist. For relaxing or special moments enjoy the screened gazebo located on the extra lot. Includes 2nd lot (04-13-18-178-002). This could make a great get away, an affordable home for those wanting solace or even an Airbnb or VRBO.
For sale
$83,000
2915 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521
1beds
827sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceScreened gazeboExtra lotPartially covered patioConvenient galley kitchenButcher block counters
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 06, 2026 at 06:09pm
Listed by:
Kevin Fritzsche 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6257571
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 13.3
Den
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 10.1
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 13.4
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Fireplace, Main Level Primary
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 827
- Total interior livable area: 827 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 827
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Shed
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 041318178003+002
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sylvan Shores Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $13,525
- Annual tax amount: $1,309
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Road surface type: Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $83,000+3.8%$100/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Sold | $80,000-2.4%$97/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Pending sale | $82,000$99/sqft |
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| 7/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $82,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,309 +0.8% | $13,525 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,298 +8.6% | $13,046 +11.6% |
| 2022 | $1,195 +6.4% | $11,685 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,123 -2.1% | $10,914 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,147 +3.6% | $10,512 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,107 +12.5% | $10,408 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $984 -2.1% | $9,345 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,005 -1.9% | $9,594 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,024 +5.2% | $9,692 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $973 +7.7% | $9,520 +1% |
| 2014 | $904 -3.2% | $9,425 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $934 -0.6% | $9,779 -3% |
| 2012 | $939 | $10,081 |
| 2011 | -- | $10,081 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,658 |
| 2009 | -- | $10,658 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,658 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,658 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$579/mo
Principal & interest
$428
Property taxes
$151
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Michael E Baum Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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