Closed
Last Sold Price
$55,000
2 beds1,728 sqft

559 N Excelsior St, Decatur, IL 62521

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$32/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this charming home—peaceful country-like living on a spacious lot, yet just minutes from all the conveniences of town! This home features 2 generous-sized bedrooms plus a bonus room, perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby area. The large 2-car garage and additional carport provide ample parking and storage, while the expansive backyard offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. With extra parking and a prime location just minutes from Lake Decatur,...Enjoy the best of both worlds with this charming home—peaceful country-like living on a spacious lot, yet just minutes from all the conveniences of town! This home features 2 generous-sized bedrooms plus a bonus room, perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby area. The large 2-car garage and additional carport provide ample parking and storage, while the expansive backyard offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. With extra parking and a prime location just minutes from Lake Decatur, this is a must-see property! Selling AS IS
  • Listed by: Amanda Godden 217.775.1302 amanda@glendawilliamson.com • Glenda Williamson Realty
Listing closed: 07/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6250910
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$60,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 559 North Excelsior Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,108 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Ritchie Heights
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.848581
  • Longitude: -88.869821
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 09-13-16-127-010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,108.00
  • 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

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21500.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1728.0
  • Building Area Total: 1728.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 6

Property History for 559 North Excelsior Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250910

$55,000
—
Jul 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930703419

$55,000
—
Jul 1, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250910

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250910

$55,000
07/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930703419

$55,000
07/01/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250910

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

Public Records for 559 North Excelsior Street

Taxable Value

Land

$5,697

Additions

$31,658
Total$37,355

Tax Record

2025

$3,621 ($302 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,621 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,621 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

21,500 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1948

Year Renovated

1948

Zoning

MUNICIPAL

County

MACON

APN

09-13-16-127-010

Schools near 559 North Excelsior Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Michael E Baum Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower High School
Public9 to 12

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: 559 North Excelsior Street, Decatur, IL 62521
$55,000
2
1,728
21,344
$15,000
–
2
2,024
24,829
–
–
1
1,270
21,600
–
–
2
1,144
17,925
$108,000
–
2
1,096
9,000
$10,000
–
–
–
18,731

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