Lovely, well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with fenced in yard and 1.5 detached insulated garage with workshop area. Enjoy the early mornings or late evenings on the covered front porch or back patio. The kitchen has beautiful wood cabinetry, updated stainless steel appliances, and pantry for extra storage. New tub surround and shower installed in 2021. The finished basement features an additional stand up shower, washer and dryer, and a small room off the main used for workshop area. This home is conveniently located near Lake Decatur, The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, Scovill Zoo, The Children's Museum, St. Mary's Hospital, among other amenities. Perfect home for first time homebuyer or investor. Call for a showing today! Agent Owned
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
7,065 sq ftLot Size
$54Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Pinkston• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
This tidy, well-kept bungalow is conveniently located close to Eisenhower High School, St. Mary's Hospital, Lake Decatur, shopping, entertainment, dining, and other amenities. The kitchen has updated stainless appliances and an additional refrigerator and stand up freezer are also included in the basement. The covered front porch was designed for relaxing or socializing with neighbors/friends, and the fenced back yard is perfect for kids and pets. The 1.5 car garage has been insulated and has a workshop area. Buy this house completely furnished (as an option). It is absolutely move-in ready. Check this one out before it is gone! Selling "As Is"
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$853 (+8.6%)
$1,427 + $13,709
$15,136
2024
$785 (+3.6%)
$1,427 + $13,709
$15,136
2023
$757 (−42.0%)
$1,330 + $12,780
$14,110
2022
$1,306 (+1,272.1%)
$1,283 + $12,328
$13,611
2021
$95
$1,168 + $11,394
$12,562
Tax history for 1408 E Willard Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$853 (+8.6%)
$1,427 + $13,709
$15,136
2024
$785 (+3.6%)
$1,427 + $13,709
$15,136
2023
$757 (−42.0%)
$1,330 + $12,780
$14,110
2022
$1,306 (+1,272.1%)
$1,283 + $12,328
$13,611
2021
$95
$1,168 + $11,394
$12,562
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
157 ft.
Lot depth
45 ft.
Lot size
7,065 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-23-276-041
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1709
Above Grade Finished Area: 887
Below Grade Finished Area: 822
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Block
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $95.18
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Location Information
Directions: Lake Shore Drive to north on Jasper St to east on Willard Avenue
Subdivision Name: Wm Ammanns 1st Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,065 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-23-276-041
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$88,000 – $107,000
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