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    • Price cut: $3.5K (7/10)
    $196,500

    1553 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522

    4beds
    2,290sqft
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    $1,437/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1911
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $86/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Natural light throughoutOriginal hardwood floorsJacuzzi tub
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Randy Grigg 217-450-8500,

    Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6257832MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

      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: $86/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $57,025
      • Annual tax amount: $4,940
      • Date on market: 4/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 113 days
      • Road surface type: Concrete

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/31/2026Pending sale$196,500$86/sqft
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        7/19/2026Contingent$196,500$86/sqft
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        7/10/2026Price change$196,500-1.7%$86/sqft
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        6/22/2026Price change$199,950-2.5%$87/sqft
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        6/4/2026Price change$205,000-1.4%$90/sqft
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        5/27/2026Price change$208,000-2.3%$91/sqft
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        5/1/2026Price change$213,000-0.9%$93/sqft
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        4/22/2026Listed for sale$215,000$94/sqft
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        4/17/2026Contingent$215,000$94/sqft
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        4/8/2026Listed for sale$215,000+28.7%$94/sqft
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        10/28/2021Sold$167,000+4.4%$73/sqft
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        8/30/2021Pending sale$159,900$70/sqft
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        8/9/2021Contingent$159,900$70/sqft
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        8/2/2021Listed for sale$159,900$70/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Getting around

        54 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        55 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Decatur Dist 61

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