Jamie Bernhardt

5542 Thrush Avenue

Decatur, IL
$ 169,900 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,947 Virtual Tour
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Welcome to 5542 Thrush Ave, a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath two-story home offering flexible living space and several important updates. The main level includes a versatile bonus room that could serve as a home office, guest room, or additional bedroom option. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and an updated full bath. The home features replacement windows, a roof replaced in 2020, and mechanical systems replaced approximately 2 years ago. The full unfinished basement includes waterproofing completed in 2020, dual sump pumps, and battery backups. The conditioned breezeway provides additional usable space and connects to the attached 1-car garage. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard with partial fencing and mature landscaping. With many major updates already completed, this home offers a great opportunity to add your own personal touches.

New

  • Price
  • $ 169,900
  • City
  • Decatur
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • MACON
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Decatur
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 62521
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,947
  • Year Built
  • 1950
  • Taxes
  • $ 2491
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 12764889
Listed By: KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 1947
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Garage Spaces 1
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1950
Township Decatur
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Macon
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 2
Status New
Directions Head South on N. Main St. Turn left onto E. William St. and continue East across Lake Decatur. Turn right onto N. Country Club Rd. Turn left onto E. Thrush Ave. Continue East on Thrush Av
City Decatur
High School District 61
MLS Area Decatur
Tax Annual Amount 2491
Virtual Tour https://media.sixteendegree.com/5542-Thrush-Ave/idx
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 61
Elementary School District 61
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished,Full
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Bonus Room,Other Room
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior Features

Parking Features Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Water Source Public
Total Parking 1
Foundation Details Block
Lot Dimensions 120x100
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Chicago, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/25/2026 Listed $169,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 62521

Price
AVG $320K
$170K
Taxes
AVG $7,324
$2,491
Year Built
AVG 1957
1950

Areas That We Cover

5542 Thrush Avenue Decatur, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $169900 with 1947 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 5542 Thrush Avenue Decatur has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1950. The property's zip code is 62521 which is in Decatur, IL

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Jamie Bernhardt

Jamie Bernhardt

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312-320-9979

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