1440 W Sunset Ave

Decatur, IL 62522

$161,500
Price
3
Beds
2,262 Sq. Ft.
$71 / Sq. Ft.
2,262
Sq. Ft.
$71
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Enjoy the character of older homes? This one you'll want to see! A 2-story West End charmer. A bay window, French doors and a wood burning fireplace welcome you in. Through the pocket door you will see a beautifully updated kitchen boasting subway tile backsplash and quartz countertops. The adjacent dining room is spacious and well appointed with generous storage and built-in display shelves. Through the doorway, the enclosed porch offers additional entertaining space. Relax on the swing or dine...Enjoy the character of older homes? This one you'll want to see! A 2-story West End charmer. A bay window, French doors and a wood burning fireplace welcome you in. Through the pocket door you will see a beautifully updated kitchen boasting subway tile backsplash and quartz countertops. The adjacent dining room is spacious and well appointed with generous storage and built-in display shelves. Through the doorway, the enclosed porch offers additional entertaining space. Relax on the swing or dine with a view of nature. The original oak stairway leads you upstairs where the master bedroom stretches across the width of the house. The other two bedrooms open to the paneled den/office providing private family space. The basement family room adds more entertaining/recreational space along with a laundry room including a walk-in shower room. Cap it all off with the privacy-fenced back yard, paved patio and a driveway wide enough to permit side-by-side parking. Book a showing with your agent today.
  1. Listed by John Sellers • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217)-433-1879 johnsellers@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 1440 West Sunset Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
MUN
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2026 10:01 AM

Property Details for 1440 West Sunset Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #6258657
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,268 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,850 SF
CountyMacon County
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Building Information for 1440 West Sunset Avenue

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,850 SF

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Property Information for 1440 West Sunset Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C017
  • Directions: South on Fairview Ave. to Sunset. Turn right to second block. Home is on the right.
  • Latitude: 39.835084
  • Longitude: -88.980572
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-451-021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,268.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 157
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7850.0
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1892.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 370.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 422.0
  • Building Area Total: 2262.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Glass Enclosed, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Den
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom

Property History for 1440 West Sunset Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258657

$161,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258657

$161,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1440 West Sunset Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,315Additions$36,701Total$41,016
Tax Record2025$3,268 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-451-021

Schools near 1440 West Sunset Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dennis Lab School
Public - K to 8
Macarthur High School
Public - 9 to 12
American Dreamer STEM Academy
Public - K to 8
Garfield Montessori School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

American Dreamer STEM Academy
PublicK to 8

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1440 West Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522

1440 West Sunset Avenue is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62522. This property was listed for sale on June 9, 2026 by Brinkoetter REALTORS®, it's currently listed at $161,500. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Dennis Lab School, Macarthur High School and American Dreamer STEM Academy. 1440 West Sunset Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,262 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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