Full of potential, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the West End offers classic character and a functional layout. With hardwood floors throughout, generous room sizes, and a full unfinished basement, there’s plenty of space to make it your own. The 2-car detached garage adds to the home's everyday appeal. While it could use a little TLC, this home is just waiting for someone who’s ready to make the whole place shimmer. Sold AS IS.
Sold for $48,000
$48,000
617 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62522
3beds
2,798sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$50,200 Zestimate®
$17/sqft
$1,413 Estimated rent
Home value
$50,200
$43,000 - $59,000
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Full unfinished basementGenerous room sizesHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Amber Burdine 217-428-9500,
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Bought with:
Amber Burdine, 475202174
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252836
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Upper
- Length: 29
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Description: Flooring: Concrete
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 35.3 x 34
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,798
- Total interior livable area: 2,798 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,798
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 041215330007
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Martin Forstmeyers Add
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $17/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $30,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,946
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Sold | $48,000-9.4%$17/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $53,000$19/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $53,000-11.7%$19/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $60,000$21/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $60,000$21/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $60,000$21/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $60,000$21/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $60,000-3.2%$21/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Sold | $62,000$22/sqft |
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| 12/20/2020 | Pending sale | $62,000$22/sqft |
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| 8/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $62,000+35.1%$22/sqft |
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| 9/16/2014 | Listing removed | $890 |
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| 8/17/2014 | Listed for rent | $890 |
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| 6/11/2014 | Listing removed | $45,900$16/sqft |
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| 2/28/2014 | Price change | $45,900-8%$16/sqft |
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| 12/4/2013 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$18/sqft |
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| 11/26/2013 | Price change | $54,900+10%$20/sqft |
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| 11/21/2013 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$18/sqft |
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| 10/1/2013 | Price change | $54,900-12.2%$20/sqft |
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| 9/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $62,500+594.4%$22/sqft |
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| 5/30/2009 | Listing removed | $9,000$3/sqft |
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| 5/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $9,000-91.2%$3/sqft |
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| 2/26/2008 | Sold | $102,852+319.8%$37/sqft |
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| 7/14/2005 | Sold | $24,500$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,904 -26.4% | $30,000 -24.3% |
| 2023 | $3,946 +272.6% | $39,648 +282.9% |
| 2022 | $1,059 +6.4% | $10,355 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $995 -2.1% | $9,671 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,016 +3.6% | $9,314 +1% |
| 2019 | $981 +0.7% | $9,222 -0.3% |
| 2018 | $974 -2.1% | $9,252 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $995 -1.9% | $9,499 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,014 +5.2% | $9,596 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $963 +8.2% | $9,426 +1% |
| 2014 | $890 -18.3% | $9,333 -46.4% |
| 2013 | $1,090 -38% | $17,421 -3% |
| 2012 | $1,759 | $17,960 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,960 -30.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,876 |
| 2009 | -- | $25,876 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $23,446 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,446 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62522
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- 2/10Dennis Lab SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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
- 617 W Decatur St
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