Welcome to the West End! This is a classic two-story home full of timeless character and charm. This spacious residence offers an open and inviting main-floor layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into generous living and dining spaces, while many windows fill the home with natural light and showcase peaceful backyard views. Upstairs You'll find generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with private bath, providing comfort and flexibility for the family, Rich hardwood flooring, built-ins, and architectural details add warmth and personality throughout the home. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing, pets, or entertaining, with a deck and patio overlooking scenic Lake Tokorozawa. A detached two-car garage adds convenience and storage, while the sought-after West End location places you near parks, bike paths, Millikin University, and neighborhood amenities. Let's go!
Under contract
$149,900
1521 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
2,108sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously sized bedroomsRich hardwood flooringPeaceful backyard viewsUpdated kitchen
- 15 days |
- 1,577 |
- 131 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Sexton 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6258592
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.3
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.4
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 10.4
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 13
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25 x 9
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.2
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.9 x 14
Office
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Other
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 8 x 11.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,108
- Total interior livable area: 2,108 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,108
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041216379011
- Zoning: MUN
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place 2nd Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $40,266
- Annual tax amount: $3,317
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Contingent | $149,900$71/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6258592 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+32.1%$71/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6258592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2019 | Sold | $113,500+51.3%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2019 | Sold | $75,000-16.7%$36/sqft |
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| 12/14/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2017 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2015 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2015 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2014 | Listing removed | $90,000$43/sqft |
Source: Brinkoetter & Associates Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $90,000-91.1%$43/sqft |
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| 5/10/2010 | Sold | $1,015,000$481/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,317 +1.5% | $40,266 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $3,269 +39.4% | $38,841 +34.3% |
| 2022 | $2,345 +8.4% | $28,928 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $2,162 -1% | $27,015 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $2,184 -20.3% | $26,019 +1% |
| 2019 | $2,739 +13.7% | $25,761 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,410 -2.1% | $22,891 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $2,462 -1.9% | $23,502 -1% |
| 2016 | $2,509 +5.2% | $23,742 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,384 +7.7% | $23,323 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,214 -3.2% | $23,092 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $2,287 -0.6% | $23,959 -3% |
| 2012 | $2,301 | $24,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,700 -33.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,134 |
| 2009 | -- | $37,134 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $33,646 |
| 2005 | -- | $33,646 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dennis
- Middle: Dennis
- High: Macarthur
- District: Decatur Dist 61
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- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62522
- 1521 W Sunset Ave
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