617 W Decatur St

Decatur, IL 62522

$48,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,798 Sq. Ft.
$17 / Sq. Ft.
2,798
Sq. Ft.
$17
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/24/25
Closed 11/24/25

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.
  1. Listed by Amber Burdine • RE/MAX Executives Plus
    P: (217)-791-3322 amberburdine19@gmail.com

Property Details for 617 West Decatur Street

Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Martin Forstmeyers Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
R-3
LISTING CLOSED: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 617 West Decatur Street

StatusClosed
MLS #6252836
Days on Market75
Taxes$3,946 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyMacon County
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Building Information for 617 West Decatur Street

Stories2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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Property Information for 617 West Decatur Street

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 Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7500.0
  • 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
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Foyer, Other Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 35.3x34.0
  • Length: 35.0
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Basement
  • Width: 34.0
Room 4
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Dimensions: 29.0
  • Length: 29.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 10
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 11
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom

Property History for 617 West Decatur Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

—

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
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,291 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,291 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-330-007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 617 West Decatur Street

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dennis Lab School
Public - K to 8
Macarthur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Robertson Charter School
Charter - PK to 8
Garfield Montessori School
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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