Address
442 W Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL
Price
$ 37,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#6255520
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyMacon
- CityDecatur
- NeighborhoodWestern Add
- Zip62522
- Style
- Year Built1875
- Taxes$ 2370
- Price$ 37,000
- Bedrooms0
- Full Bathrooms0
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2988
- Lot Size0.19 Acres
Data Source:
Central Illinois BOR
Property Description
Step back in time with this 1875 historic home, ready to be brought back to life! This rare find has incredible potential for someone with vision and a passion for restoration. The structure has been taken down to the original boards, offering a blank canvas to rebuild from the ground up while preserving its 19th-century character. Featuring original framing, tall ceilings, and classic architectural lines, this home is ideal for a full renovation or historic revival. All major systems will need updating—including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls, and finishes—allowing you to customize everything to today’s standards while honoring the past.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Listed $40,000 |
| 1/13/2026 | 8$37,000 |
General Features
| Possession | Closing |
|---|---|
| Zoning | RES |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| County | Macon |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | South on Monroe.. left on Prairie |
| City | Decatur |
| Listing Agent Name | Tonya Feller |
| ListAgentAOR | Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Heating | None |
| Cooling | None |
| Appliances | No Hot Water,None |
| Year Built | 1875 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Roof | Shingle |
Interior Features
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
|---|---|
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2988 |
| Basement | Unfinished,Full |
Exterior Features
| Building Area Total | 2988 |
|---|
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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