Shelbyville

Shelbyville, Illinois is located right on the intersection of IL Route 128 and IL Route 16, on the southern tip of Lake Shelbyville. This historic city is the county seat of Shelby County (and also the largest by population), with Decatur roughly a 40-minute drive away and the bustling city of Springfield 1 hour and 15 minutes away. Shelbyville’s desirable lakeside location and tight-knit, welcoming community make this the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Illinois. View more Shelbyville, IL real estate information. 

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Shelbyville Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $210K
Lowest Price $0
Highest Price $6.5M
Total Listings 803
Avg. Days On Market 187
Avg. Price/SQFT $102

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1273 1600 East Road, Shelbyville

$2,600,000

Active

1273 1600 East Road, Shelbyville

0 Beds 2 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial

Joshua Burgener Josh Burgener Auction & Realty

N/a, Shelbyville

$1,588,800

Active

N/a, Shelbyville

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Lots/Farms/Acreage

Tom Bariether Coldwell Banker Classic Real Estate

200 N Morgan Street, Shelbyville

$999,900

Active

200 N Morgan Street, Shelbyville

0 Beds 4 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial

Tony Lape RE/MAX Properties

1119 N Morgan Street, Shelbyville

$399,000

↓ $41,000 Active

1119 N Morgan Street, Shelbyville

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial

Glenda Sphar Glenda Sphar Realty

105 Main Street, Shelbyville

$350,000

Active

105 Main Street, Shelbyville

0 Beds 4 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial

Penny Hood Shelby Realty Services

1283 N 1400 East Road, Shelbyville

$325,000

Active

1283 N 1400 East Road, Shelbyville

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,162 SqFt Single Family

Ronda Wallace The Wallace Real Estate Group, Inc.

1405 County Highway 30, Shelbyville

$309,900

↓ $15,000 Active

1405 County Highway 30, Shelbyville

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,488 SqFt Single Family

Glenda Sphar Glenda Sphar Realty

1273 1600 East Road, Shelbyville

$300,000

Active

1273 1600 East Road, Shelbyville

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Lots/Farms/Acreage

Joshua Burgener Josh Burgener Auction & Realty

2415 E 1500 North Road, Shelbyville

$299,900

↓ $10,000 Active

2415 E 1500 North Road, Shelbyville

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,444 SqFt Single Family

Matt Forcum Shelby Realty Services

318 W Main Street, Shelbyville

$274,900

Active

318 W Main Street, Shelbyville

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,104 SqFt Single Family

Glenda Sphar Glenda Sphar Realty

2119 E County Road 1525 North Road, Shelbyville

$265,000

Active

2119 E County Road 1525 North Road, Shelbyville

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,645 SqFt Single Family

Jillian Williams Main Place Real Estate

421 W South 1st Street, Shelbyville

$249,900

↓ $30,000 Active

421 W South 1st Street, Shelbyville

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,889 SqFt Single Family

Matt Forcum Shelby Realty Services

Shelbyville, Illinois Area Information

Found just on the lakeshore, alongside the Kaskaskia River, is Shelbyville. Designated as a historic landmark by The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, this small city is known for its rich history and small-town charm.

Shelbyville attracts many visitors because of its prime location right by one of the top attractions in the state: Lake Shelbyville. This 11,000-acre reservoir is the perfect site for camping, boating, and other outdoor activities. 

But there is also plenty of things to do within the boundaries of Shelbyville! With a number of shops and restaurants—both local and large chain options—you can easily go out for a meal with the family or quickly grab your necessities from the store.

The city is also home to Dam West Beach. This park sits along Lake Shelbyville and is a big hit with families looking to spend the afternoon by the water. All along the lake you’ll find numerous sites to camp, hike, or to take the boat out.

Also in Shelbyville is Forest Park, plus The Shelbyville Sunken Garden and Shelbyville Aquatic Center located in the area. The city also has its own hospital (HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital) and airport (Shelby County Airport).

Another big draw for the area is Wolf Creek State Park. Nature-lovers will truly adore the Shelbyville area, as it provides so many recreational activities for everyone to enjoy.

Shelbyville, Illinois Real Estate

The real estate market in Shelbyville is typically single-family homes, although the city does also have a small selection of multi-family residences. With many traditional Bungalows (and some Farmhouse and Craftsman-inspired builds), there’s a definite historic charm about this area that many find appealing. In general, architectural style is quite varied, and each home for sale has its own unique flair. 

There are a selection of homes for sale that are newer properties, and are therefore built in more contemporary styles. These homes typically come with modern upgrades, such as granite countertops, and are built on larger lots. 

Residents of Sullivan have chosen this city as their home because of the quiet streets lined with beautiful trees, the tranquil atmosphere, and short drive to the lake. This city is also popular with nature-lovers looking to purchase a second property. 

Shelbyville, Illinois History

Founded in 1827, Shelbyville was actually incorporated in 1863. Named after Issac Shelby, a Revolutionary War soldier and former Governor of Kentucky, Shelbyville has a lot of history, and has done well to preserve its historic sites. 

Two inventions are credited to residents of Shelbyville, Illinois: the mechanical dishwasher and the commercial pick-up baler. The latter led to the city being recognized as a historic site of agricultural importance. The home of the man who financed the invention, Horace M. Tallman, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  

 

Schools in Shelbyville

The city of Shelbyville, Illinois is served by the Shelbyville Community Unit School District. Click for more information about Shelbyville's School District.


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