West end gem just steps from Millikin University on just under half an acre! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers character, flexibility, and natural light throughout. Original hardwood floors run accross the main level, where double-paned windows fill the home with sunlight. The sunroom and living room are connected by a double-sided fireplace. The kitchen features a bay window, custom cabinetry, and a new tap water system. The dining room includes a full bath, ideal for a main floor master conversion. Upstairs, all bedrooms have great natural light. The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets, the secondary bedroom also has a large walk-in closet, and another bedroom has its own half bath. The full bath includes custom cabinetry and a jacuzzi tub. Bathrooms feature penny tile floors. Additional highlights include separate HVAC units, a whole-house fan, wiring for stereo, screened-in porch with a classic west end porch swing, tornado room in the basement, and a 2-car detached garage.
For sale
Price cut: $2K (5/1)
$213,000
1553 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
4beds
2,290sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Natural light throughoutOriginal hardwood floorsJacuzzi tub
- 38 days |
- 2,133 |
- 127 |
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Listed by:
Dylan Geiser 217-450-8500,
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6257832
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,290
- Total interior livable area: 2,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,290
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 041216182007
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highlawns Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $93/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $57,025
- Annual tax amount: $4,940
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $213,000-0.9%$93/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000$94/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Contingent | $215,000$94/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+28.7%$94/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Sold | $167,000+4.4%$73/sqft |
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| 8/30/2021 | Pending sale | $159,900$70/sqft |
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| 8/9/2021 | Contingent | $159,900$70/sqft |
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| 8/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $159,900$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,940 +5.6% | $57,025 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $4,678 +10.9% | $55,006 +16.4% |
| 2022 | $4,219 +56% | $47,255 +46.4% |
| 2021 | $2,704 -1.2% | $32,283 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $2,738 +3.9% | $31,093 +1% |
| 2019 | $2,636 +15.2% | $30,785 +11% |
| 2018 | $2,287 -2.8% | $27,724 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $2,353 -2.1% | $28,465 -1% |
| 2016 | $2,404 +5.7% | $28,756 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,274 +8% | $28,247 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,106 -4.2% | $27,967 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $2,197 -1.4% | $29,017 -3% |
| 2012 | $2,228 | $29,914 |
| 2011 | -- | $29,914 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,630 |
| 2009 | -- | $31,630 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $28,660 |
| 2005 | -- | $28,660 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
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- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62522
- 1553 W Main St
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