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    • Price cut: $3K (1/13)
    $37,000

    442 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

    0beds
    0baths
    2,988sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1875
    8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $12/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tall ceilingsClassic architectural linesOriginal framing
    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.
    172 days
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 13, 2026 at 12:23pm

    Listed by:

    Tonya Feller 217-875-8081,

    Glenda Williamson Realty

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6255520MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 0
      • Bathrooms: 0
      Heating
      • None
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: No Hot Water, None
      Features
      • Attic
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,988
      • Total interior livable area: 2,988 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,988
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 8,276.4 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 041215252012
      • Zoning: RES
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1875

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: None
      • Water: None
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Western Add
      Location
      • Region: Decatur

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $12/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $24,478
      • Annual tax amount: $2,370
      • Date on market: 10/9/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 157 days
      • Road surface type: Concrete
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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        1/13/2026Price change$37,000-7.5%$12/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6255520 Report a problem
        10/11/2025Listed for sale$40,000+166.7%$13/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6255520 Report a problem
        11/30/2022Sold$15,000-42.3%$5/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/27/2019Sold$26,000$9/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,370 +0.8%$24,478 +3.7%
        2023$2,350 +164.9%$23,612 +172.2%
        2022$887 +6.4%$8,673 +7.1%
        2021$833 -2.1%$8,099 +3.8%
        2020$851 +3.6%$7,800 +1%
        2019$821 -55.1%$7,723 -55.5%
        2018$1,827 -2.1%$17,355 -2.6%
        2017$1,866 -1.9%$17,818 -1%
        2016$1,902 +5.2%$18,000 +1.8%
        2015$1,807 +7.7%$17,682 +1%
        2014$1,678 -3.2%$17,507 -3.6%
        2013$1,734 -0.6%$18,164 -3%
        2012$1,745 $18,725
        2011-- $18,725 -5.4%
        2010-- $19,799
        2009-- $19,799 +10.4%
        2006-- $17,940
        2005-- $17,940

        Find assessor info on the county website

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $258/mo
        Principal & interest
        $191
        Property taxes
        $67
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 62522

          Getting around

          80 / 100
          Very Walkable
          67 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          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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