Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath two-story home located on Decatur’s quiet north end. This property backs up to a private horse pasture, offering peaceful views and a unique sense of privacy. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening on the screened-in porch overlooking the fenced backyard and horses grazing nearby.
Inside, you’ll find a bright kitchen with white cabinetry, a coffee bar, and plenty of storage. The main level offers both a formal living room and a cozy family room featuring a fireplace and built-in shelving. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, including a comfortable primary suite.
The walk-out basement provides even more living space with a large rec room, an office/bonus room, and an unfinished area perfect for storage or a workshop.
Additional updates include roof (2011), HVAC (2018), and water heater (2009). The garage includes a 220V outlet for EV charging, and the washer/dryer (2020) stay. Seller is open to a carpet replacement concession and replacing the sliding door to the screened porch with an acceptable offer.
There is currently no owner-occupied homestead exemption in place, but once applied, it will reduce taxes by approximately $600/year.
This home offers a rare combination of quiet country-like surroundings and city convenience—don’t miss it!
Pending
$235,000
821 W Karen Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
4beds
2,596sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced backyardPrivate horse pastureSpacious bedroomsPeaceful viewsPrimary suiteCozy family roomCoffee bar
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 12:00am
Listed by:
Tony Piraino 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6255777
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room nook
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Office
- Description: Flooring: Concrete
- Level: Basement
Recreation
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,596
- Total interior livable area: 2,596 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,030
- Finished area below ground: 566
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 070734126017
- 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: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Montgomery Hills 1st Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $55,095
- Annual tax amount: $5,440
- Date on market: 10/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $235,000$91/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6255777 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2025 | Contingent | $235,000$91/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6255777 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000-2%$91/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6255777 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Listing removed | $239,900$92/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466388 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2025 | Price change | $239,900-2%$92/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466388 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,440 +6.6% | $55,095 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $5,102 +5.1% | $50,648 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $4,853 +1.8% | $46,974 +2.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,693/mo
Principal & interest
$1184
Property taxes
$427
Home insurance
$82
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Parsons Accelerated SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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