$49,900
- 2,534 Sq Ft
1020 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
Debra Jones Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors
$49,900
1020 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
Debra Jones Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors
$525,000
445 S Wyckles Rd, Decatur, IL 62522
Derek Eisenberg CRE Realty
$840,000
612 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
Cole Babcock Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
$540,000
320 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
Cole Babcock Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
$69,900
646 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
Trisha Beck Beck Realtors, Inc.
$795,000
2480 N Graceland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
Zane Peterson Main Place Real Estate
$193,000
1527 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
Brenda Reynolds Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
$2,350,000
1740 S Fairview Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
Nate Evans eXp Realty-Mahomet
$565,000
135 E Prairie Ave Unit 1-4, Decatur, IL 62523
Zane Peterson Main Place Real Estate
$399,000
164 N Park Place, Decatur, IL 62522
Tonya Feller Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Lake Decatur stands as the recreational heart of this central Illinois city, providing year-round opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront activities. The 2,000 plus acres of parks include standouts like Fairview Park, featuring the scenic Rose Garden, tennis courts, and connected trail systems. Families frequent the Scovill Zoo to see diverse wildlife and ride the Endangered Species Carousel, while the Children's Museum of Illinois engages young minds with interactive exhibits. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater hosts outdoor concerts throughout the year, complementing the cultural offerings at Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center and the historic Lincoln Square Theater.
The housing market in Decatur presents affordable options across diverse neighborhoods. Single family homes in the Country Club area have a median price of $130,000, while Southmoreland commands higher values with a median of $255,000. Cresthaven homes show a median price of $199,000, and Greenlake properties reflect a median of $177,500. The median price for one bedroom condos in Decatur is $48,000, while two bedroom condos command a median of $154,900.
Decatur's cost of living sits 20.6 percent below the national average. A family of four should plan for monthly grocery expenses around $1,500 and housing costs near $1,200. Property taxes in Macon County run at 2.1 percent, slightly higher than Springfield's Sangamon County rate of 1.98 percent. The combined sales tax rate reaches 8.89 percent. St. Teresa High School, rated A by Niche, serves multiple neighborhoods including Martin Luther King and Fans Field. Major employers include Archer Daniels Midland, Caterpillar, and Tate & Lyle, supporting the city's strong manufacturing and agricultural base. The Decatur Public Transit System connects residential areas to commercial centers, while the city's location places it 40 miles from Springfield and 180 miles from Chicago.
On average, homes in Decatur, IL sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Decatur, IL over the last 12 months is $85,000, down 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
In Decatur, there are currently 10 multi-family homes for sale, providing an appealing investment opportunity for buyers. With multi-family homes priced between $49,900 to $2,350,000, there's a range to accomodate every budget. As of August, 2025 the median home price in Decatur is $98,500, while the average sale price is $160,666, offering insights into the local housing market. On average, multi-family homes spend 20 days listed before being sold. Multi-family homes include a variety of property types, from duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, to apartment complexes, all within a single building divided to accommodate multiple families living separately. These multi-family properties for sale offer investors the chance to generate rental income. Whether you're considering a duplex for a beginner investment or an apartment complex for a more substantial venture, there are investment properties available to meet your requirements. Explore the range of multi-family homes for sale in Decatur, IL.