This home has been completely reimagined since it last sold and now offers a rare combination of space, updates, and income potential. What was once a modest property has been thoughtfully transformed into a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, making it ideal as a primary residence, long-term rental, or turnkey short-term/Airbnb investment.
Major systems have been upgraded throughout, including new central air, complete removal of knob-and-tube wiring with fully updated electrical, fresh paint on every surface, and new plumbing for the upstairs shower. All work has been done with an eye toward both comfort and durability. Roof new in '19, water heater new in '18, A/C new in '25, furnace unknown.
The nearly half acre lot features a large deck, above ground pool (new pump in '23), and shed all within a privacy fence (new in '19).
The home is currently operating as a successful Airbnb/short-term rental, with strong income potential of $3,000+ per month. Even better, the property can be sold fully furnished, making this a true plug-and-play opportunity for an investor or an owner-occupant looking for a move-in-ready home. All furnishings are new and coordinated, eliminating the time, cost, and hassle of setting up a rental from scratch.
Whether you’re looking for a spacious home, a furnished rental, or an income-producing property ready to go on day one, this one checks all the boxes.
Under contract
$147,000
1191 N Hillcrest Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
5beds
1,523sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Above ground poolPrivacy fenceNearly half acre lotFully updated electricalLarge deckNew central air
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 30, 2026 at 01:06am
Listed by:
Tony Piraino 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6256857
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Main Level Primary, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,523
- Total interior livable area: 1,523 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,523
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Pool, Workshop
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 167
Details
- Parcel number: 041308254001
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Moses A Nickey's 2nd Shore Acr
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,005
- Annual tax amount: $2,324
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Contingent | $147,000$97/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $147,000+72.1%$97/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Sold | $85,431-14.5%$56/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $99,900$66/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $99,900$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,324 +2.6% | $35,005 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $2,266 +1.1% | $33,766 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $2,242 +10.4% | $32,921 +7.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$888/mo
Principal & interest
$570
Property taxes
$267
Home insurance
$51
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Michael E Baum Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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