161 South Lake Shore Drive

Local assessors in Decatur, IL have categorized 161 South Lake Shore Drive as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1962 and is 62 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 19,000 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,000 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 1,900 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a split level style. As for the restroom situation, there are 3 full bathrooms. There are also 4 partial bathrooms. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 161 South Lake Shore Drive has a total of 2,624 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a full basement that is 2,624 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 460 sqft. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C. Lots of wood were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 161 South Lake Shore Drive was last sold in Jul 17, 2020 for $165,000. According to our calculations, that's $62.88 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was sold for $237,500 in Sep 21, 2007. Current property owners are expected to pay $5,640 in taxes per year. The property on 161 South Lake Shore Drive was last assessed in 2022. As a result of that assessment, the total value of the property was placed at $61,148. To break that down further, the land itself was valued at $20,839. While improvements to the property were assessed at a total of $40,309. Based on our records, the total assessed value for this property has been marked as less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. The process of purchasing a home may seem daunting and challenging for many first-time prospective homebuyers. No worries! We've broken down the overall homebuying process into detailed steps and have also included a breakdown on the general amount of time you'll need for each step you have to take. For example, most people don't know that the most important first step of any home buying process is to get pre-approved for a mortgage! With a few months of hard work, you will soon be the proud owner of your property and home.This property is not listed for sale at this point in time but RealtyHop is constantly updating our inventory of available sales listings in real time. Don't want to miss out on this property? You can save the listing to your favorites by signing up for a RealtyHop account or you can check back frequently for updates.