Last Sold Price
2 beds1,300 sqft$81/sqft
343 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

Contingency expired and YOU ARE IN LUCK! Simply enchanting - this one is! Little (not so little) white house with the picket fence....... While this home is completely renovated, it still holds much of the historic character and charm that older homes have to offer! Once the home of H. Post of H. Post and Sons Jewelry, this Lovely is OVER 130 years old! This two bedroom darling abounds in BIG tall windows, high ceilings, 2 sets of french doors, and so much more! -- a definite MUST CHECK OUT! Updates...Contingency expired and YOU ARE IN LUCK! Simply enchanting - this one is! Little (not so little) white house with the picket fence....... While this home is completely renovated, it still holds much of the historic character and charm that older homes have to offer! Once the home of H. Post of H. Post and Sons Jewelry, this Lovely is OVER 130 years old! This two bedroom darling abounds in BIG tall windows, high ceilings, 2 sets of french doors, and so much more! -- a definite MUST CHECK OUT! Updates (NEW) include: HVAC, Custom Kitchen, Custom Bathrooms. All new plumbing, flooring and paint throughout! Tons of storage on the main level, basement or the upper level. The upper level is clean and very able to be finished as extra living space if desired! The basement is extremely clean and ready for storage, workshop areas or whatever! Come look at this quaint-not so small home for yourself! Picture yourself sitting on the new front porch sipping coffee! You will fall in love!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Valerie Wallace • Main Place Real Estate
    P: (217) 520-0831 C: (217) 520-0831 valerie@mainplace.us

Property Details for 343 West Macon Street

Status
MLS #
6247306
Days on Market
179
Taxes
$447 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1892
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Southwestern Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
MUN

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$110,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 343 West Macon Street

Stories1Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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Property Information for 343 West Macon Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.839001
  • Longitude: -88.959705
  • Township: Long Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-15-406-005
  • Tax Annual Amount: $447.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
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: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5239.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1300.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1300.0
  • Building Area Total: 1300.0
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Den

Property History for 343 West Macon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558105465

$105,000
May 15, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247306

$105,000
May 9, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247306

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558105465

$105,000
05/15/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247306

$105,000
05/09/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247306

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

Public Records for 343 West Macon Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,760Additions$15,462Total$17,222
Tax Record2025$1,607 ($134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,239 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-406-005

Schools near 343 West Macon 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: 343 West Macon Street, Decatur, IL 62522
$105,000
2
1,300
5,227
$21,500
7,099
$45,000
8,990
$60,000
7,905
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