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Last sold for $158,500 on Oct 8, 2024

1862 S SHORES DR

DECATUR, IL 62521
1
Baths
1,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,500 · Oct 8, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,939 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$41,394 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,059
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,335
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,106
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,194

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Neighborhood · ZIP 62521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,847
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.522 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,684
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1862 S Shores Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Decatur 62521

How it measures up in Decatur 62521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 62521.

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 1862 S Shores Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 62521Macon County
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²52% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.44 ac95% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196657% of homes61% of homes

About 1862 S Shores Dr

When did 1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL last sell?

1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL last sold on Oct 8, 2024 for $158,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL?

1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 3.44-acre lot.

When was 1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL built?

1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62521?

Among the 14,947 homes in Decatur 62521, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (3.44 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1966 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1862 S Shores Dr, Decatur, IL was $2,939. The county assessed it at $41,394.

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