Welcome home to this centrally located 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering approximately 900 square feet of comfortable living space! This well-maintained property features a new roof in July of 2025, updated vinyl plank flooring, a beautifully remodeled bathroom, replacement windows, and a high-efficiency furnace for added comfort and energy savings. The exterior boasts upgraded vinyl siding, great curb appeal, and a spacious front yard, while the fenced-in backyard provides the perfect space for pets, play, or entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home is move-in ready and full of value!
For sale
$49,900
1536 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521
2beds
972sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced-in backyardGreat curb appealSpacious front yardBeautifully remodeled bathroomReplacement windowsHigh-efficiency furnaceUpgraded vinyl siding
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aaron Warner 217-422-3335,
Main Place Real Estate
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6258529
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.8
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.8
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.11
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.9
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 19.6
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 972
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041213155005
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,796
- Annual tax amount: $561
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900+162.6%$51/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/18/2012 | Sold | $19,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $561 +0.8% | $5,796 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $556 +3.9% | $5,591 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $536 +6.4% | $5,238 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $503 -2.1% | $4,892 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $514 +3.6% | $4,712 +1% |
| 2019 | $496 +2.6% | $4,665 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $484 -2.1% | $4,592 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $494 -1.9% | $4,714 -1% |
| 2016 | $503 -10% | $4,762 -13% |
| 2015 | $559 +7.7% | $5,471 +1% |
| 2014 | $519 -3.2% | $5,417 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $537 -0.6% | $5,621 -3% |
| 2012 | $540 | $5,795 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,795 -22.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $7,456 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,456 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,756 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,756 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Muffley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62521
- 1536 E Main St







