This west end classic has been updated throughout. Featuring a main floor bedroom and full bath. Upstairs you will find 2 nice sized bedrooms and a half bath. A large formal dining room is adjacent to the huge living room which has a wood burning fireplace. A many cabineted efficient kitchen awaits the homes chef. Out side you have a large front porch to relax on or just beyond the back door is a newly constructed pergola for entertaining guests. The 2 car brick garage awaits at the back of the lot.
Massive amounts of improvements include, 2019-2025 interior remodeling including flooring, paint and kitchen cabinets. 2019 sewer line replaced, water heater replaced. Warranted waterproofing of basement adding sump. 2022 bathrooms remodeled. 2023 rebuilt retaining wall along driveway. 2024 outdoor pergola constructed, 33 windows replaced by Andersen, roofs on home and garage. 2025 vinyl siding and fascia covered.
For sale
Price cut: $4.9K (8/14)
$190,000
1579 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
2,342sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceEfficient kitchenNewly constructed pergolaLarge front porchFormal dining roomMain floor bedroom
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 12:36pm
Listed by:
Robert Sparks 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252560
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Width: 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Other
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Attic, Fireplace, Main Level Primary
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,342
- Total interior livable area: 2,342 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,710
- Finished area below ground: 632
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 185
Details
- Parcel number: 041216182005
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Plaster
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highlawns Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,121
- Annual tax amount: $2,141
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
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