Experience the charm of an old Victorian home on Decatur's near west side. Selling for less than half of the appraised value, this 4 bedroom/2 bathroom property is a bona fide bargain. Bring a little sweat equity to this well constructed home, complete with large (replacement) windows, original woodwork, and 10' ceilings ... and restore its beauty! The dead end street along with the ample (fenced) back yard with massive shade trees, provide a perfectly designed area for privacy and seclusion. Or, fire up the grill, invite your friends and family and get the party started! Selling As Is.
Sold for $31,000
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$31,000
511 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
4beds
1,572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$31,000 Zestimate®
$20/sqft
$1,495 Estimated rent
Home value
$31,000
$28,000 - $34,000
$1,495/mo
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Original woodworkMassive shade treesDead end streetFire up the grill
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Randy Grigg 217-450-8500,
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with:
Sandra Yelovich, 475180564
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6258441
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Upper
- Width: 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Features
- Fireplace, Main Level Primary
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,572
- Total interior livable area: 1,572 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,572
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 041215404021
- Zoning: MUN
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Southwestern Add
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Sold | $31,000-22.3%$20/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $39,900$25/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $39,900-7.4%$25/sqft |
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| 10/10/2014 | Sold | $43,098$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,729 +0.8% | $17,861 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,715 +6.2% | $17,229 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $1,615 +6.4% | $15,793 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,518 -2.1% | $14,750 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,550 +3.6% | $14,206 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,496 +0.7% | $14,065 -0.3% |
| 2018 | $1,486 -2.1% | $14,112 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,518 -1.9% | $14,489 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,547 +5.2% | $14,637 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $1,470 +7.7% | $14,378 +1% |
| 2014 | $1,365 -3.2% | $14,236 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $1,410 -2.1% | $14,770 -3% |
| 2012 | $1,440 | $15,227 |
| 2011 | -- | $15,227 -9.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,801 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,801 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,223 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,223 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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.
- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62522
- 511 W Macon St