215 North Taylor Avenue

Closed 4/16/26

Last Sold Price

$82,000

2 beds2 baths1,524 sqft$54/sqft

215 N Taylor Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

This West End charmer offers a clean slate and is ready for your personal finishing touches. Priced to sell by out-of-state owners, the home is being offered in as-is condition, presenting a great opportunity for customization. The main-floor den off the living room features built-in bookshelves and can easily be reimagined as a formal dining room or work-from-home office. A sliding glass door off the kitchen opens to a spacious deck—perfect for cookouts, gatherings, and relaxed outdoor living. The...This West End charmer offers a clean slate and is ready for your personal finishing touches. Priced to sell by out-of-state owners, the home is being offered in as-is condition, presenting a great opportunity for customization. The main-floor den off the living room features built-in bookshelves and can easily be reimagined as a formal dining room or work-from-home office. A sliding glass door off the kitchen opens to a spacious deck—perfect for cookouts, gatherings, and relaxed outdoor living. The lower level includes a half bath with potential to expand into a full bath, and the basement itself had been finished previously, offering a head start for future renovation. Upstairs, a bonus room off the bedroom provides an ideal space for a large walk-in closet, dressing room, or private office. This home is perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio with wood floors throughout. Note: Roof 2017, Water Heater 1998. Contact your Realtor today to schedule a private tour today.

LISTING CLOSED: 04/16/2026 12:00 AM

Listed by Brenda Reynolds • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
P: (217) 519-2540 C: (217) 201-6364 brendareynoldsbroker@gmail.com

Property Details for 215 North Taylor Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

6256453

Days on Market

Taxes

$1,884 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1918

Lot Size

0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

County

Macon County

Architectural Style

Traditional

Has Waterfront

Zoning

RES

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Building Information for 215 North Taylor Avenue

Stories1Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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$574 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$417

Property Taxes

$157

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 215 North Taylor Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: West Main to North Taylor Avenue
Latitude: 39.842413

Longitude: -88.982305

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-16-180-024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,884.00

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: 1.5

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16

Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 151 x 47
Lot Size Square Feet: 7081.0
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1524.0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 780.0

Building Area Total: 1524.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Levels: One and One Half

Roof: Shingle
Total Stories: 1

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Basement: Unfinished, Full

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

Room Information

Room 1

Level: Basement
Type: Bathroom

Room 2

Dimensions: 7.0
Level: Main

Type: Kitchen
Width: 7.0

Room 3

Level: Main
Type: Living Room

Room 4

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 5

Level: Upper
Type: Bathroom

Room 6

Level: Main
Type: Den

Room 7

Level: Main

Room 8

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Level: Upper
Type: Office

Property History for 215 North Taylor Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 16, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453	$82,000	—
Apr 15, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1939133552	$82,000	—
Apr 15, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1937607319	$82,000	+6.7% / yr
Mar 18, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453		—
Jan 8, 2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453		—
Dec 9, 2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453	$90,000	—
Sep 23, 2022	Sold MRED #11493702	$65,000	—
Sep 23, 2022	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222559	$65,000	—
Sep 22, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1498871015	$65,000	-2.0% / yr
Aug 18, 2022	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222559		—
Aug 18, 2022	Pending MRED #11493702		—
Aug 16, 2022	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222559	$69,900	—
Aug 16, 2022	Listed (Active) MRED #11493702	$69,900	—
Nov 20, 2015	Cancelled MRED #11588422	$69,500	—
Jun 24, 2014	Listed (Active) MRED #11588422	$79,900	—
Dec 3, 2010	Expired MRED #11579686	$85,000	—
Jun 3, 2010	Listed (Active) MRED #11579686	$92,500	—
Dec 12, 2008	Expired MRED #11573597	$94,900	—
Jun 12, 2008	Listed (Active) MRED #11573597	$95,500	—
Nov 9, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117220867	$89,000	—
Nov 9, 2006	Sold MRED #11572228	$88,700	—
Oct 6, 2006	Pending MRED #11572228		—
Oct 3, 2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11572228	$89,900	—
Nov 25, 2003	Sold MRED #11563348	$78,900	—
Oct 3, 2003	Listed (Active) MRED #11563348	$82,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/16/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453	$82,000
04/15/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1939133552	$82,000
04/15/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1937607319	$82,000 +6.7% / yr
03/18/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453	—
01/08/2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453	—
12/09/2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256453	$90,000
09/23/2022	Sold MRED #11493702	$65,000
09/23/2022	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222559	$65,000
09/22/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1498871015	$65,000 -2.0% / yr
08/18/2022	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222559	—
08/18/2022	Pending MRED #11493702	—
08/16/2022	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222559	$69,900
08/16/2022	Listed (Active) MRED #11493702	$69,900
11/20/2015	Cancelled MRED #11588422	$69,500
06/24/2014	Listed (Active) MRED #11588422	$79,900
12/03/2010	Expired MRED #11579686	$85,000
06/03/2010	Listed (Active) MRED #11579686	$92,500
12/12/2008	Expired MRED #11573597	$94,900
06/12/2008	Listed (Active) MRED #11573597	$95,500
11/09/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117220867	$89,000
11/09/2006	Sold MRED #11572228	$88,700
10/06/2006	Pending MRED #11572228	—
10/03/2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11572228	$89,900
11/25/2003	Sold MRED #11563348	$78,900
10/03/2003	Listed (Active) MRED #11563348	$82,900

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

Public Records for 215 North Taylor Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,895Additions$21,644Total$25,539

Tax Record2025$1,823 ($152 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt726 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt726 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,096 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-180-024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 215 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	5.4 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	5.4 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

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: 215 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$82,000	2	2	1,524	6,969
205 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$53,500	–	2	990	7,080
225 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	1	1,288	7,097
226 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$67,500	–	1	1,083	7,097
176 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$180,000	3	3	2,434	6,969
263 North Taylor Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	1	1,150	7,097
174 Oakdale Boulevard, Decatur, IL 62522	$75,000	–	2	1,267	7,005
170 Oakdale Boulevard, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	1	1,576	6,990

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