291 Michael Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
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SOLD
SEP 16, 2025

291 Michael Ave
Decatur, IL 62526

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,455 sqft (on 0.54 acres)

$176,000

Last Sold: Sep 16, 2025
2% below list $180K
$51/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,279/mo*
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$176,000

Last Sold: Sep 16, 2025
2% below list $180K
$51/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,279/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,455 sqft
(on 0.54 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Looking for CHARACTER? This sprawling, MID-CENTURY MODERN, ranch with over 3,000 square feet will sure to spark your interest + NEW roof in 2025! Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in total, with a large master ensuite with a sunken tile shower, ample countertop space including built in vanity. The main living room offers a stone wall with fireplace. A 2nd family room is located at rear of home with the half bath and a built in bar. The stunning angular foyer in the middle of the home divides the bedrooms and living spaces. Home sits on a large corner lot with direct access to the Steven's Creek Bike path. Contact broker to schedule a personal tour today.
291 Michael Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,455 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for $176,000 on Sep 16, 2025 (2% below the $180,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $185,000, with a rent estimate of $2,387/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$51/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 291 Michael Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Crawlspace
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
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3455 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 95

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 070727279001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $180,000Price Per Sqft: $51/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Aug 16 2025Possession Timing: Closing

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: DecaturCommunity: Huston Hills
School Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61Jr High / Middle School District: Decatur Dist 61High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3455 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.54 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6251927Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 3455
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Brandon Barney, (217) 620-9102
Keller Williams Revolution
Bought with: Valerie Wallace, (217) 520-0831, Main Place Real Estate
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Source: CIBR, MLS#6251927

Price History for 291 Michael Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/16/2025$176,000Sold
CIBR #6251927
08/17/2025$180,000PendingCIBR #6251927
08/08/2025$180,000PriceChange
CIBR #6251927
06/21/2025$190,000PriceChange
CIBR #6251927
05/28/2025$195,000PendingToActiveCIBR #6251927
05/24/2025$195,000PendingCIBR #6251927
05/08/2025$195,000Listed For SaleCIBR #6251927
04/06/2025$181,000ListingRemovedCIBR #6247694
02/14/2025$181,000PriceChange
CIBR #6247694
01/22/2025$183,000PriceChange
CIBR #6247694
12/10/2024$185,000PriceChange
CIBR #6247694
11/18/2024$190,000Listed For SaleCIBR #6247694
03/31/2023$160,000Sold
CIBR #6225910
03/07/2023$170,000PendingCIBR #6225910
02/15/2023$170,000ContingentCIBR #6225910
02/02/2023$170,000Listed For SaleCIBR #6225910
01/26/2021$130,000Sold
N/A
11/30/2020$129,900PendingAgent Provided
11/13/2020$129,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Decatur

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$85.5K
$6.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$72
$1MoM
Available listings
250
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,675
Assessment$73,608
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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$285,000
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3
2,657
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3
2,688
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What Locals Say about Decatur

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  • 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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    "Well maintained neighborhood featuring large homes with lots of kids.area is close to shopping, interstate access. Small town schools"
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    "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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    "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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    "Plenty of parks around. I would not have any kids outside without supervision too late in some areas."
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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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