4271 E Lake Shore Dr Decatur, IL 62521
Homewood NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,248/month
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1 Fireplace
- Laundry Room
- Wood Siding
About This Home
Lakefront Decatur living at its best! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage-style home, delivers water front lifestyle, modern convenience at an affordable price . Step outside to deck space, then a private walkway / stairs leading to the water. 1.5 car garage, plus 2 parking spaces.
Upstairs, hardwood floors run throughout all three bedrooms, with two offering water views and comfortably fitting a king bed. The lower level is built for entertaining — dining area, two living spaces, and an eat-in kitchen with hard surface counters and stainless appliances. A second full bath completes the lower level with a sizable laundry and storage room.
Recent updates bring real peace of mind: new roof (2024), gutter guards, fresh exterior paint (2025), and replacement windows throughout.
Whether a full-time residence or a weekend lake retreat, 4271 Lake Shore Dr. delivers character and water access that's hard to find. Come see it for yourself!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,785
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 4,128 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Range
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Spangler Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 04-13-08-379-043
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,785 | $83,420 | $11,095 | $72,325 |
| 2024 | $7,528 | $77,766 | $10,343 | $67,423 |
| 2023 | $7,466 | $75,013 | $9,977 | $65,036 |
| 2022 | $7,301 | $71,383 | $9,232 | $62,151 |
| 2021 | $6,859 | $66,665 | $8,622 | $58,043 |
| 2020 | $4,917 | $52,244 | $8,222 | $44,022 |
| 2019 | $4,917 | $52,244 | $8,222 | $44,022 |
| 2018 | $3,576 | $45,039 | $18,496 | $26,543 |
| 2017 | $3,691 | $46,242 | $18,990 | $27,252 |
| 2016 | $3,774 | $46,714 | $19,184 | $27,530 |
| 2015 | $4,077 | $45,888 | $18,845 | $27,043 |
| 2014 | $3,780 | $45,433 | $18,658 | $26,775 |
| 2013 | $3,927 | $47,140 | $19,359 | $27,781 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2026 09/03/26 | For Sale | $289,900 | +45.0% | $134 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2020 07/31/20 | Sold | $200,000 | -4.1% | $92 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/13/2020 07/13/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/24/2020 06/24/20 | For Sale | $208,500 | +17.8% | $96 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/18/2019 09/18/19 | Sold | $177,000 | 0.0% | $79 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/16/2019 09/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2019 09/16/19 | For Sale | $177,000 | +9.3% | $79 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/14/2018 09/14/18 | Sold | $162,000 | -6.1% | $72 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/17/2018 08/17/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/10/2018 08/10/18 | For Sale | $172,500 | -- | $77 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $200,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $177,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $162,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $141,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $129,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 6260613
APN: 04-13-08-379-043
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