Experience timeless West End charm in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath 2-story home near Millikin University, Fairview Park, DISC, and the Fairview Trail. Tall ceilings and spacious rooms create an inviting atmosphere, while the primary suite offers a flexible bonus space ideal for an office, nursery, or dressing area. Updates include a new roof on the home and garage, fresh interior paint, and a new privacy fence. Relax on the welcoming front porch or screened back porch, and enjoy the full unfinished basement for storage and laundry.
For sale
$159,000
1440 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
2,253sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall ceilingsPrimary suiteWelcoming front porchSpacious roomsScreened back porch
- 18 days |
- 1,853 |
- 150 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 09:54am
Listed by:
Megan Jesse 217-875-8081,
Glenda Williamson Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6257228
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 10.1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 20.8
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 7.7
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 25.5 x 10.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 13.5
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15.11 x 12
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 4.9 x 7.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 17.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 14.3
Porch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 7.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Fireplace
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,253
- Total interior livable area: 2,253 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,253
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041216402025
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $28,996
- Annual tax amount: $2,226
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,000+9.7%$71/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $145,000$64/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Pending sale | $145,000$64/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Contingent | $145,000$64/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $145,000+67.6%$64/sqft |
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| 1/22/2021 | Sold | $86,500$38/sqft |
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| 4/24/2015 | Sold | $86,500-6.5%$38/sqft |
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| 11/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $92,500+10.8%$41/sqft |
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| 3/31/2014 | Sold | $83,500+139.3%$37/sqft |
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| 7/1/2012 | Listing removed | $34,900$15/sqft |
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| 5/19/2012 | Price change | $34,900-12.5%$15/sqft |
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| 4/7/2012 | Price change | $39,900-11.3%$18/sqft |
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| 2/24/2012 | Price change | $45,000$20/sqft |
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| 2/20/2012 | Listed for sale | -- |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,226 +1.8% | $28,996 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $2,187 +4.8% | $27,970 +6% |
| 2022 | $2,086 +8.7% | $26,396 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,919 -0.8% | $24,650 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,935 +4% | $23,740 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,861 +17.3% | $23,505 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $1,587 -3.1% | $21,069 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,637 -2.2% | $21,631 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,675 +6% | $21,851 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $1,581 -22.4% | $21,464 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,037 -3.2% | $21,251 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $2,105 -0.6% | $22,050 -3% |
| 2012 | $2,118 | $22,732 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,732 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $24,036 |
| 2009 | -- | $24,036 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,780 |
| 2005 | -- | $21,780 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,125/mo
Principal & interest
$836
Property taxes
$289
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower 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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