160 North Taylor Avenue

Closed 3/13/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$147,500

4 beds2 baths2,695 sqft$55/sqft

160 N Taylor Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,969 sq ftLot Size

1918Year Built

$55/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Built by Charlie Ashauer who designed the Staley Building. Space and character come together in this brick two story home located in Decatur's West End. Built in 1928, this property offers an impressive 2,695 square feet of living space above grade, with room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. You’ll appreciate the large living and dining areas—perfect for gatherings or entertaining. The home features 4 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a cozy fireplace that anchors the main living space. Built...Built by Charlie Ashauer who designed the Staley Building. Space and character come together in this brick two story home located in Decatur's West End. Built in 1928, this property offers an impressive 2,695 square feet of living space above grade, with room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. You’ll appreciate the large living and dining areas—perfect for gatherings or entertaining. The home features 4 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a cozy fireplace that anchors the main living space. Built to last, this home includes a durable tile roof, replacement windows, and a new boiler system for reliable comfort. The unfinished basement provides plenty of storage or potential for future use. A detached two-car garage adds extra convenience, and the home’s location on a quiet, established street offers both space and charm. With its solid construction and abundant square footage, this is a great opportunity to make a classic Decatur home your own.

Listed by: Tom Brinkoetter 217.855.0581 tom@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing closed: 03/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6256757

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Property Information for 160 North Taylor Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $1,410 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision Name: Oakdale Add
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: R-3

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1918
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: West Main to North Taylor
Latitude: 39.841909

Longitude: -88.98172

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-16-252-011
Tax Annual Amount: $1,410.18

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

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16

Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 7096.0
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2695.0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 807.0

Building Area Total: 2695.0
Living Area Source: Other
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Levels: Two

Roof: Tile
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Unfinished, Full

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 4
Has Cooling: No
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Total Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
Has Heating: Yes
Total Rooms: 9

Room Information

Room 1

Level: Main
Type: Dining Room

Room 2

Level: Main
Type: Den

Room 3

Level: Main
Type: Kitchen

Room 4

Level: Upper
Type: Bathroom

Room 5

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 7

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Level: Main
Type: Family Room

Room 9

Level: Main
Type: Living Room

Room 10

Level: Main
Type: Bathroom

Room 11

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Property History for 160 North Taylor Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 13, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1934573585	$147,500	—
Mar 13, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757	$147,500	—
Feb 9, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757		—
Jan 22, 2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757		—
Jan 17, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757	$147,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/13/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1934573585	$147,500
03/13/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757	$147,500
02/09/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757	—
01/22/2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757	—
01/17/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256757	$147,500

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

Public Records for 160 North Taylor Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,901Additions$39,128Total$43,029

Tax Record2025$1,359 ($113 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,491 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,491 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,096 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-252-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 160 North Taylor Avenue

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	2.2 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	3.2 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	2.1 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	2.2 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	3.2 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	2.1 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 160 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$147,500	4	2	2,695	6,969
162 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$135,000	2	2	2,802	6,969
176 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$180,000	3	3	2,434	6,969
124 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$60,000	–	2	720	7,095
145 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$237,000	4	4	3,208	7,405
133 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	2	1,598	6,657
163 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	1	962	7,126

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