617 West Decatur Street

Closed 11/24/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$48,000

3 beds2 baths2,798 sqft

617 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62522

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1910Year Built

$17/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Full of potential, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the West End offers classic character and a functional layout. With hardwood floors throughout, generous room sizes, and a full unfinished basement, there’s plenty of space to make it your own. The 2-car detached garage adds to the home's everyday appeal. While it could use a little TLC, this home is just waiting for someone who’s ready to make the whole place shimmer. Sold AS IS.Full of potential, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the West End offers classic character and a functional layout. With hardwood floors throughout, generous room sizes, and a full unfinished basement, there’s plenty of space to make it your own. The 2-car detached garage adds to the home's everyday appeal. While it could use a little TLC, this home is just waiting for someone who’s ready to make the whole place shimmer. Sold AS IS.

Listing closed: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6252836

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Property Information for 617 West Decatur Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,946 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Other
Subdivision Name: Martin Forstmeyers Add
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: R-3

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1910
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From S Monroe turn West on Decatur, house is on the South side of the street.
Latitude: 39.837901

Longitude: -88.963944
Township: Long Creek

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-15-330-007
Tax Annual Amount: $3,946.00

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: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17

Lot Size Square Feet: 7500.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2798.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1404.0
Building Area Total: 2798.0
Living Area: 2798.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar

Roof: Other
Total Stories: 2

Farm Information

Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Basement: Unfinished, Full

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
Total Rooms: 7
Room Type: Foyer, Other Room

Room Information

Room 1

Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Room 3

Type: Basement
Level: Basement

Dimensions: 35.3x34.0
Length: 35.0
Width: 34.0

Room 4

Type: Bathroom
Level: Upper

Room 5

Level: Main

Room 6

Type: Bedroom
Level: Upper

Room 7

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 8

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Room 9

Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Upper

Dimensions: 29.0
Length: 29.0

Room 10

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 11

Type: Bathroom
Level: Main

Property History for 617 West Decatur Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 24, 2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252836	$48,000	—
Nov 18, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1922969999	$48,000	+3.3% / yr
Oct 27, 2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252836		—
Aug 19, 2025	Temporarily Off Market MRED #12450849	$60,000	—
Aug 19, 2025	Pending MRED #12450849		—
Jul 1, 2025	Listed (Active) MRED #12450849	$60,000	—
Jul 1, 2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252836	$60,000	—
Jan 29, 2021	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6204513	$62,000	—
Jan 29, 2021	Sold MRED #11499584	$62,000	—
Nov 30, 2020	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6204513		—
Nov 30, 2020	Pending MRED #11499584		—
Aug 19, 2020	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6204513	$62,000	—
Aug 19, 2020	Listed (Active) MRED #11499584	$62,000	—
May 30, 2014	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5192183	$28,000	—
May 30, 2014	Sold MRED #11586198	$28,000	—
May 1, 2014	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5192183		—
May 1, 2014	Pending MRED #11586198		—
Sep 20, 2013	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5192183	$62,500	—
Sep 20, 2013	Listed (Active) MRED #11586198	$62,500	—
Jul 1, 2009	Sold MRED #11576154	$6,100	—
May 18, 2009	Pending MRED #11576154		—
Aug 29, 2008	Listed (Active) MRED #11576154	$42,000	—
Jun 1, 2007	Expired MRED #11569759	$45,000	—
Apr 13, 2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11569759	$87,000	—
Jul 13, 2005	Sold MRED #11566650	$24,500	—
May 31, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117217777	$24,500	—
May 23, 2005	Pending MRED #11566650		—
Mar 3, 2005	Listed (Active) MRED #11566650	$27,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/24/2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252836	$48,000
11/18/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1922969999	$48,000 +3.3% / yr
10/27/2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252836	—
08/19/2025	Temporarily Off Market MRED #12450849	$60,000
08/19/2025	Pending MRED #12450849	—
07/01/2025	Listed (Active) MRED #12450849	$60,000
07/01/2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252836	$60,000
01/29/2021	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6204513	$62,000
01/29/2021	Sold MRED #11499584	$62,000
11/30/2020	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6204513	—
11/30/2020	Pending MRED #11499584	—
08/19/2020	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6204513	$62,000
08/19/2020	Listed (Active) MRED #11499584	$62,000
05/30/2014	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5192183	$28,000
05/30/2014	Sold MRED #11586198	$28,000
05/01/2014	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5192183	—
05/01/2014	Pending MRED #11586198	—
09/20/2013	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5192183	$62,500
09/20/2013	Listed (Active) MRED #11586198	$62,500
07/01/2009	Sold MRED #11576154	$6,100
05/18/2009	Pending MRED #11576154	—
08/29/2008	Listed (Active) MRED #11576154	$42,000
06/01/2007	Expired MRED #11569759	$45,000
04/13/2006	Listed (Active) MRED #11569759	$87,000
07/13/2005	Sold MRED #11566650	$24,500
05/31/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117217777	$24,500
05/23/2005	Pending MRED #11566650	—
03/03/2005	Listed (Active) MRED #11566650	$27,500

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

Public Records for 617 West Decatur Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,170Additions$30,011Total$32,181

Tax Record2025$3,003 ($250 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,291 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,291 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,080 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-330-007

Schools near 617 West Decatur 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	1.6 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	2.5 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	4.4 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	1.1 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.8 mi
NR	St Patrick School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	2.5 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	4.4 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	1.1 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.8 mi
NR	St Patrick School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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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This home: 617 West Decatur Street, Decatur, IL 62522	$48,000	3	2	2,798	7,405
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