159 S Elder Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
OFF MARKET

159 S Elder Ln
Decatur, IL 62522

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,377 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$186,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,347/mo*
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$186,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,347/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,377 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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Description

The is an all brick ranch. The livingroom and dining room are ope. It does have a ncie kitchen with a center island. The 3 bedrooms are nice sized. The hook ups for washer and dryer are in 3rd bedroom, but could easily be removed. There is a 3/4 bath in the basement. Owner occupant offers only for first 15 days of the listing. This is a Fannie Mae Home Path property. Purchase this home for as little as 3& down. It is also approved for Fannie Mae Renovation Mortgage Financing, Visit www.homepath.com for countdown clock.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 21, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 159 S Elder Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherFencing: Yard FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Fence, ShedFoundation: Basement
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Parcel Number: 041217254017

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $74,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Feb 28 2012Possession Timing: Closing

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Decatur
School Information
Elementary School: DennisElementary School District: Decatur Dist 61Jr High / Middle School: Stephen DecaturJr High / Middle School District: Decatur Dist 61High School: MacarthurHigh School District: Decatur Dist 61

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1377 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5188194Living Area Range Units: Square Feet
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Diane Rushing, (217) 433-9841
Vieweg Real Estate North
Bought with: Lisa Campbell, (217) 520-9583, Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Source: CIBR, MLS#5188194

Price History for 159 S Elder Ln

DatePriceEventSource
06/02/2025$200,000ListingRemovedCIBR #6243865
07/15/2024$200,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12104114
02/28/2012$70,000Sold
CIBR #5188194

Market trends in Decatur

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$77.33K
$333MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$70
$2MoM
Available listings
258
14MoM
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What Locals Say about Decatur

At least 296 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

  • 59 % 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

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Dogs are welcome. People walk their dogs all the time. If your dog gets loose, the neighbors help find them."
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    "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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159 S Elder Ln, Decatur, IL 62522 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,377 sqft single-family home built in 1964. This property is not currently available for sale. 159 S Elder Ln was last sold on Feb 28, 2012 for $70,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $74,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 159 S Elder Ln is $186,600.