861 W William St

Decatur, IL 62522

$285,000
Last Sold Price
8
Beds
6,085 Sq. Ft.
$47 / Sq. Ft.
6,085
Sq. Ft.
$47
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/13/23
Closed 2/13/23

Description

MARVELOUS near West End home full of history and original character sitting on a 2/3 acre flat lot! From the exquisite architecture to the charming period touches, you’ll be captivated right away. West wing offers expansive dining area, large kitchen & butler’s pantry with original marble, sitting area, master suite with remodeled bath, & two more bedrooms with attached full baths. In the East wing, a magnificent living room with stone fireplace and sculpted ceiling, bright solarium, & second kitchen....MARVELOUS near West End home full of history and original character sitting on a 2/3 acre flat lot! From the exquisite architecture to the charming period touches, you’ll be captivated right away. West wing offers expansive dining area, large kitchen & butler’s pantry with original marble, sitting area, master suite with remodeled bath, & two more bedrooms with attached full baths. In the East wing, a magnificent living room with stone fireplace and sculpted ceiling, bright solarium, & second kitchen. Upper level boasts five bedrooms, each with their own full baths, dining area, third kitchen, & spacious family room. Two washer/dryer hookups on the main floor plus one in basement. 3 car detached garage with chauffeur’s quarters great for storage. This classical home was once converted into 3 apartments by original owners Frank and Leda Mueller Cruikshank, however the current owners are utilizing it as a single family home. Carry on a piece of Decatur history in this stunning property!
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Property Details for 861 West William Street

Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Millikin Place 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 861 West William Street

StatusClosed
MLS #6222326
Days on Market151
Taxes$8,092 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.67 AC / 29,185 SF
CountyMacon County
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Building Information for 861 West William Street

Stories2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.67 AC / 29,185 SF

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Property Information for 861 West William Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: W. Main St, R on Pine, L on William
  • Latitude: 39.843111
  • Longitude: -88.967357
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-15-176-002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,092.00
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Dennis
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Macarthur
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.67
  • Lot Size Area: 0.67
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 29185.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 6085.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 2000.0
  • Building Area Total: 6085.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 3
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 17

Property History for 861 West William Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 13, 2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222326

$285,000—
Feb 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506423128

$285,000

+3.9% / yr

Dec 27, 2022

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222326

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/13/2023

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222326

$285,000
02/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506423128

$285,000

+3.9% / yr

12/27/2022

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6222326

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

Public Records for 861 West William Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,362Additions$90,762Total$107,124
Tax Record2025$9,437 ($786 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,639 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,639 SqFtStories2Lot Size29,185 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-176-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 861 West William 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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