1565 West Macon Street

Closed 10/10/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$183,000

3 beds2 baths1,782 sqft$103/sqft

1565 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,840 sq ftLot Size

1924Year Built

$103/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Looking for the epitome of the west end?? With this charming Dutch Colonial, you've found your home. Situated on a picturesque block with a cobble stone roadway, you'll notice an east coast vibe right away. Out front there sits a spacious front porch area that invites you into this home. As you step inside, you'll adore the open feeling with an oversized living room anchored by a GAS FIREPLACE to your right and a pleasant dining room to your left that leads to an UPDATED KITCHEN. This space offers...Looking for the epitome of the west end?? With this charming Dutch Colonial, you've found your home. Situated on a picturesque block with a cobble stone roadway, you'll notice an east coast vibe right away. Out front there sits a spacious front porch area that invites you into this home. As you step inside, you'll adore the open feeling with an oversized living room anchored by a GAS FIREPLACE to your right and a pleasant dining room to your left that leads to an UPDATED KITCHEN. This space offers stainless appliances, CUSTOM CABINETRY, a subway tile backsplash and GRANITE countertops. Tucked to the rear of the living room, sits a delightful SUNROOM with panoramic views of the back of this home, including a cozy brick patio, a two-car garage and a PRIVATE FENCED YARD. Upstairs you'll find an UPDATED FULL BATH along with three bedrooms that includes an OVERSIZED MASTER BEDROOM! Roof 2024, Electrical updates 2024. Vinyl replacement windows. This is the perfect place to call home!

Listed by: Michael Sexton 217.875.0555 msexton@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing closed: 10/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6254823

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Property Information for 1565 West Macon Street

Property Details

Taxes: $4,900 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision Name: Highlawns Add
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: MUN

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1924
Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: W Main St To S on Dennis to E on Macon.
Latitude: 39.83868

Longitude: -88.983639

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-16-332-004
Tax Annual Amount: $4,900.00

Tax Year: 2024

School Information

Elementary School: Dennis
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61

High School: Macarthur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Dennis
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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Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18

Lot Size Square Feet: 7950.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1762.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 20.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 796.0
Building Area Total: 1782.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Levels: Two

Roof: Shingle
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Basement: Unfinished, Partial

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Total Rooms: 7

Room Information

Room 1

Dimensions: 10.3x14.1
Length: 10.0

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom
Width: 14.0

Room 2

Dimensions: 11.2x22.4
Length: 11.0

Level: Main
Type: Living Room
Width: 22.0

Room 3

Dimensions: 11.7x23.2
Length: 11.0

Level: Upper
Type: Master Bedroom
Width: 23.0

Room 4

Level: Upper
Type: Bathroom

Room 5

Dimensions: 11.2x9.6
Length: 11.0

Level: Main
Width: 9.0

Room 6

Dimensions: 13.7x9.4
Length: 13.0

Level: Main
Type: Kitchen
Width: 9.0

Room 7

Dimensions: 10.1x14.1
Length: 10.0

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom
Width: 14.0

Room 8

Level: Main
Type: Bathroom

Room 9

Dimensions: 12.6x13.7
Length: 12.0

Level: Main
Type: Dining Room
Width: 13.0

Property History for 1565 West Macon Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 10, 2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823	$183,000	—
Sep 26, 2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823		—
Sep 15, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1917301917	$183,000	+6.1% / yr
Sep 5, 2025	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823		—
Aug 26, 2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823	$184,500	—
Jul 22, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1494708042	$152,000	+8.8% / yr
Jul 21, 2022	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6220975	$152,000	—
Jul 21, 2022	Sold MRED #11498390	$152,000	—
Jun 19, 2022	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6220975		—
Jun 19, 2022	Pending MRED #11498390		—
May 19, 2022	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6220975	$152,500	—
May 19, 2022	Listed (Active) MRED #11498390	$152,500	—
Sep 22, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1270818570	$101,000	-0.3% / yr
Sep 22, 2017	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6172378	$101,000	—
Sep 22, 2017	Sold MRED #11600890	$101,000	—
Sep 1, 2017	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6172378		—
Sep 1, 2017	Pending MRED #11600890		—
May 22, 2017	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6172378	$127,500	—
May 22, 2017	Listed (Active) MRED #11600890	$127,500	—
Aug 16, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117220179	$105,000	—
Aug 16, 2006	Sold MRED #11569873	$105,000	—
Jul 19, 2006	Pending MRED #11569873		—
Apr 28, 2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11569873	$116,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/10/2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823	$183,000
09/26/2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823	—
09/15/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1917301917	$183,000 +6.1% / yr
09/05/2025	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823	—
08/26/2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254823	$184,500
07/22/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1494708042	$152,000 +8.8% / yr
07/21/2022	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6220975	$152,000
07/21/2022	Sold MRED #11498390	$152,000
06/19/2022	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6220975	—
06/19/2022	Pending MRED #11498390	—
05/19/2022	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6220975	$152,500
05/19/2022	Listed (Active) MRED #11498390	$152,500
09/22/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1270818570	$101,000 -0.3% / yr
09/22/2017	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6172378	$101,000
09/22/2017	Sold MRED #11600890	$101,000
09/01/2017	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6172378	—
09/01/2017	Pending MRED #11600890	—
05/22/2017	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6172378	$127,500
05/22/2017	Listed (Active) MRED #11600890	$127,500
08/16/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117220179	$105,000
08/16/2006	Sold MRED #11569873	$105,000
07/19/2006	Pending MRED #11569873	—
04/28/2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11569873	$116,900

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

Public Records for 1565 West Macon Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,370Additions$56,364Total$60,734

Tax Record2025$5,108 ($426 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size7,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-332-004

Schools near 1565 West Macon Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	2.1 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	3.4 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	2.2 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.4 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	3.4 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	2.2 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.4 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1565 West Macon Street, Decatur, IL 62522	$183,000	3	2	1,782	7,840
1595 West Macon Street, Decatur, IL 62522	$42,000	5	4	3,616	9,869
1537 West Macon Street, Decatur, IL 62522	$102,500	–	–	–	7,950
1554 West Macon Street, Decatur, IL 62522	$455,000	4	3	3,941	11,761
1568 West Decatur Street, Decatur, IL 62522	$51,000	–	–	–	7,450
1584 West Decatur Street, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	4,950
1536 West Decatur Street, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	7,450

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