Handyman Special with Endless Potential! Bring your toolbox, creativity, and vision to transform this spacious two-story house into the home you've always wanted. The main level features a large living room with a cozy gas fireplace, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with adjacent laundry facilities and full bath for added convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, offering plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. Enjoy small-town living from the large covered front porch—the perfect place to relax with a morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Outside, the property also includes a one-car covered carport and a spacious backyard. Located in the Meridian School District and within walking distance of downtown local establishments, this property is packed with potential. Schedule your showing today and bring your offer!
For sale
$89,000
163 W Bell St, Macon, IL 62544
4beds
1,920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$46/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceFour generously sized bedroomsSpacious two-story houseSpacious backyardLarge covered front porchFormal dining roomOne-car covered carport
- 16 days |
- 900 |
- 79 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Roush 217-875-8081,
Glenda Williamson Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259065
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 13.9
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.3
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 15.6
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.9
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 15.5
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5.6 x 8.1
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.1
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 17.6
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 8.9
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22 x 15.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Fireplace
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,920
- Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 161632229003
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rr Add
Location
- Region: Macon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $46/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,453
- Annual tax amount: $3,050
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,000+137.3%$46/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6259065 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/1993 | Sold | $37,500$20/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,932 +6.1% | $39,453 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $2,765 +1.5% | $35,743 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $2,724 +1.3% | $34,141 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $2,690 +1.6% | $32,429 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $2,647 -0.8% | $31,650 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $2,668 +2% | $30,559 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $2,615 +0% | $29,834 -0.4% |
| 2017 | $2,615 -2.9% | $29,960 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $2,692 +31% | $29,924 +3% |
| 2015 | $2,054 +5.7% | $29,052 +1% |
| 2014 | $1,944 -1.9% | $28,765 |
| 2013 | $1,981 +5.3% | $28,765 |
| 2012 | $1,882 | $28,765 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,765 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,955 |
| 2009 | -- | $29,955 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $26,260 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62544
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Meridian Intermediate SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.6 mi
- 5/10Meridian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Meridian High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Meridian Dist 15
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
- Macon
- 62544
- 163 W Bell St
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