1135 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
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FOR SALE
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 886 sqft

1135 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1860

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1135 E Locust St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Two comfortable bedroomsVersatile floor planSpacious lot
Listed for $12,500. Welcome to 1135 E Locust St, Decatur, IL-a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering historic charm and plenty of potential. This ranch home features a practical layout that's ready for your personal touch. The home sits on a spacious lot, providing room for outdoor living or gardening. Inside, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and a bright living area. The unfinished basement adds valuable storage space and the opportunity to customize as you see fit. Conveniently located on Decatur's east side, this property offers quick access to schools, parks, shopping, and main routes around town. With its affordable taxes and versatile floor plan, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to restore and reimagine a classic. If you're looking for an affordable home with charm and promise, this property is the one! Exterior showing (curb viewing) only. NO inside showings available, no more inside pictures available. No contingencies will be accepted. Cash sale only. Sold "where is and as is" Please do your due diligence to verify all details.
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Home Details for 1135 E Locust St

Days on Market

Days on Market: 27 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1860
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Agent Information

Listing Agent
MLS/Source ID: *APID1328226*

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098.4 sqft

Around this home

What Locals Say about Decatur

At least 298 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Dariusslaw89
    "Neighborhood watch is a big deal here and we got neighborhood apps that only the neighbors are on it’s real peaceful and barely any crime "
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  • corey618
    "It’s a great area to raise your kids! So many kids and the parks are such a great place to go on walks and play tennis and other outdoor activities. "
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  • Missichelle
    "Quiet little neighborhood close to food and entertainment. We are able to have animals. Great school district "
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  • Trulia User
    "I dislike living in Decatur. The only good thing about it so far is that it is cheap to live here, but I do not feel safe when I'm out of the house. I constantly have to worry if my car will be stolen or vandalized while I'm not paying attention. I constantly hear gunshots at night, emergency vehicle sirens, noisy train horns, people getting into loud arguments and fistfights, it seems like it never stops. The air in Decatur reeks like cheap dog food if you're lucky, and like a wastewater treatment plant if you're not."
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  • Scott-jill N.
    "Well maintained neighborhood featuring large homes with lots of kids.area is close to shopping, interstate access. Small town schools"
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  • Sunshine F.
    "there's a nice park near by, as well as a zoo and the children's museum. however our neighbors are very conservative"
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  • Sunshine F.
    "dogs on leashes are all around three neighborhood and they are always welcome! The animal lovers are always very friendly!"
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  • Godlovesme272002
    "ive been here 6 yrs use to like it until i started working an getting out more then i started to see what other people was saying about Decatur Illinois its a small town but alot of hidden Prejudice an basis individuals. but staying to yourself is good."
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  • Amanda S.
    "Nothing. This neighborhood has been nothing but fights, loud music, loud cars, and rude inconsiderate neighbors"
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  • Karlee W.
    "No one picks up their dogs poop. Some let their dogs bark any time of the day all day. Some don’t use leashes. "
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  • Kimberly T.
    "plenty of bus stops around, traffic going to work usually isn’t bad, just have to watch for trains that might hold you up."
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  • Kimberly T.
    "Plenty of parks around. I would not have any kids outside without supervision too late in some areas."
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  • Kimberly T.
    "I drive to work, sometimes I’m delayed by trains when I’m going up town. I don’t love passing over the train yard everyday though."
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  • Stevemiller0822
    "Powers Lane neighborhood is special. Big trees and quiet lanes to walk your dog. Lots of green space to enjoy along with mostly older, well kept homes. Close to downtown and a wide diversity of neighbors."
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  • Tlwidmer
    "Quiet, friendly, calming. People are considerate & helpful. The views of the golf course are beautiful!"
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  • Christina G.
    "We live on a nice quiet street. The bad neighborhoods are about 8 or 9 blocks to the west. I love having the dog park so close. "
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  • Jennifer M.
    "Great access to the outlook adventure park. Fun things for kids. Water park coming soon!!! Quiet neighborhood not a lot of traffic. Close to town, shops and short drives to anything else you need. "
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  • Alyssa W.
    "Oakwood Street Festival is held four times a summer. It’s a block party with live music and local vendors put on by the businesses on the block. Its fun for everyone, even the kids love it. Later evening it turns into a very popular bar night because you can carry drinks from bar to bar. "
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  • Jaimie J.
    "My neighborhood has great access to down town, many public transportation options, and the commute is only 5-10 minutes to get to any stores in town! "
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  • Jaimie J.
    "Everything is within 3 miles of my home, commuting to a grocery store, gas station, clothing store, etc. is very easy and quick to get to. This neighbor is great to live in and people are extremely friendly."
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  • Jaimie J.
    "Everyone one around us has dogs, so dogs are always welcome in our neighborhood. There is plenty of yard, and most houses in our neighborhood have fenced in yards, for them to run and explore."
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  • Amberblkbrn90
    "I live right by Nelson park on the lake there are lot of fun things held up there. shake the lake and other things. also there is a mini golf course near by with batting cages and ropes course and soon to be water park. There is a frisbee golf course and dog park."
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  • Stephanie G.
    "My neighborhood is a good blend of older adult and families. It is close to Walmart, Target, and Kroger. There are buss stops near also."
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  • Egbert
    "Decatur is a low cost city to bring up a family. Most neighbors are quite safe. We have lived in the same neighborhood for 25+ years. "
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  • Stephanie G.
    "my neighborhood has older houses that are well-kept and few kids not a whole lot of traffic is near a great School"
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  • Bethmbrice
    "People are always walking there dogs and seem to be welcome at local restaurants. Local apartments seem to allow them and have dog areas"
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  • Kwalker2372
    "Dogs are welcome. People walk their dogs all the time. If your dog gets loose, the neighbors help find them."
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  • Dodieturner
    "I’ve lived in this home for 7 years and it’s beautiful. It is secluded, well maintained and quiet. The neighbors are respectful but friendly and helpful. "
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  • Randalane95
    "what makes my neighborhood unique is that there is more than one school in walking distance and that there is more then one grocery store in walking distance and my neighbors are friendly "
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  • Dodieturner
    "I’ve lived in this area for 7 years. It is secluded, quiet, no flooding, large tree canopy. Good neighbors. Winter sometimes streets are not salted. Limited views of lake. Car required. "
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  • Jjaysull
    "Quite and easy going . Mixed age community dog friendly and has walking trails maintained by the city . Beautiful mature trees and Deer sightings through out the year . "
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Market trends in Decatur

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$125K
$8.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$82
$2MoM
Available listings
289
5MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1345 E Olive St, Decatur, IL
0.34
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$31,000
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2
1
864
1553 E Hickory St, Decatur, IL
0.35
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$49,000
04/01/26
2
1
672
1045 E Condit St, Decatur, IL
0.22
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$30,000
10/30/25
2
1
744
1537 E Division St, Decatur, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$34,000
12/19/25
2
1
720
1540 N Woodford St, Decatur, IL
0.33
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$26,500
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2
1
840
1304 E Division St, Decatur, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$23,000
12/01/25
2
1
720
1508 E Hickory St, Decatur, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$33,000
11/12/25
2
1
720
1790 E Locust St, Decatur, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$45,000
06/30/26
2
1
780
1601 E Moore St, Decatur, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$13,000
09/04/26
3
1
960
1746 E Locust St, Decatur, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$13,000
08/28/26
2
1
575

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1237 N Calhoun St, Decatur, IL 62521
0.16
-
2
1
632
For Sale
1235 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.17
$38,900
2
1
1,110
Off Market
1166 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.18
$20,000
3
1
816
For Sale
1261 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.18
-
3
1
1,148
Off Market
1345 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
0.18
$36,500
3
1
912
Off Market
1268 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.21
-
4
2
1,036
Off Market
1045 E Condit St, Decatur, IL 62521
0.22
-
2
1
744
Off Market
1333 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.22
$49,000
2
1
964
Off Market
1349 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.23
$42,100
2
1
1,012
Off Market
1404 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
0.22
$109,100
4
3
1,247
Off Market
1502 N Clinton St, Decatur, IL 62526
0.27
$33,100
4
1
1,200
Off Market
1426 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
0.25
-
3
1
1,134
Off Market

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2024Unavailable
$102
Home facts updated by county records

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1135 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 886 sqft single-family home built in 1860. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Auction.com 3 on Aug 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# APID1328226.