Last Sold Price
4 beds2,290 sqft$83/sqft
1553 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

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....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.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Randy Grigg • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
    P: (217) 454-0091 C: (217) 454-0091 randy@bhgservicefirst.com

Property Details for 1553 West Main Street

Status
MLS #
6257832
Days on Market
101
Taxes
$4,940 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1911
Lot Size
0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Highlawns Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 1553 West Main Street

Stories2Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

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Property Information for 1553 West Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.840815
  • Longitude: -88.983447
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-182-007
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,940.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
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
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Area: 0.42
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18500.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2290.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 878.0
  • Building Area Total: 2290.0
  • Living Area: 2290.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Rooms: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 11
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom

Property History for 1553 West Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257832

$190,000
Jul 31, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257832

Jul 19, 2026

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257832

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257832

$190,000
07/31/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257832

07/19/2026

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257832

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

Public Records for 1553 West Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,170Additions$51,000Total$61,170
Tax Record2025$5,149 ($429 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,252 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,252 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-182-007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1553 West Main Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1553 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522
$190,000
4
2,290
18,295
2
899
9,250
$5,000
1
1,244
7,400
$67,500
4
3,672
7,862
1
1,236
6,990
2
1,296
8,250

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