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.
For sale
$40,000
442 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
0beds
0baths
2,988sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$13/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall ceilingsClassic architectural linesOriginal framing
- 77 days |
- 864 |
- 50 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 10, 2025 at 10:58pm
Listed by:
Tonya Feller 217-875-8081,
Glenda Williamson Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6255520
Originating 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: $13/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $24,478
- Annual tax amount: $2,370
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $40,000+166.7%$13/sqft |
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| 11/30/2022 | Sold | $15,000-42.3%$5/sqft |
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| 3/27/2019 | Sold | $26,000$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$239/mo
Principal & interest
$155
Property taxes
$70
Home insurance
$14
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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