The minute you walk through the door you will fall in love. Entire main floor offers gorgeous hardwood. The kitchen is phenomenal, deep granite counter tops accents the white cabinets which is in abundance, newer stainless appl, , and 2 sinks. An island that is impossible to not feel the pull of wanting to sit down and relax at or pull out a bowl to start cooking. Convenient "drop zone" with built in cubbies, bench and desk surrounded by windows is a plus. Main floor family room could be ofc, play room, work out room, guest room. Huge master w/ 3 closets, front and back staircase, updated interior paint, remote gas f/p are just a few extras. Basement offers family room with a "60's vibe" bar and booth plus a small gas f/p. Tons of storage and cozy screened porch.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
7,096 sq ftLot Size
$77Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Vieweg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
The minute you walk through the door you will fall in love. Entire main floor offers gorgeous hardwood. The kitchen is phenomenal, deep granite counter tops accents the white cabinets which is in abundance, newer stainless appl, , and 2 sinks. An island that is impossible to not feel the pull of wanting to sit down and relax at or pull out a bowl to start cooking. Convenient "drop zone" with built in cubbies, bench and desk surrounded by windows is a plus. Main floor family room could be ofc, play room, work out room, guest room. Huge master w/ 3 closets, front and back staircase, updated interior paint, remote gas f/p are just a few extras. Basement offers family room with a "60's vibe" bar and booth plus a small gas f/p. Tons of storage and cozy screened porch.
CIBR #5191533
Aug 6, 2013
Sold
$125,000
$51/sq ft
Jun 20, 2013
Listed
$129,900
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 2009
Sold
$99,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,891 (+4.9%)
$3,901 + $33,072
$36,973
2024
$2,756 (+1.6%)
$3,901 + $33,072
$36,973
2023
$2,712 (+7.7%)
$3,637 + $30,831
$34,468
2022
$2,517 (+8.3%)
$3,508 + $29,740
$33,248
2021
$2,324 (−1.1%)
$4,611 + $25,505
$30,116
2020
$2,349 (+3.9%)
$4,377 + $24,212
$28,589
2019
$2,261 (+2.9%)
$4,216 + $23,319
$27,535
2018
$2,197 (−3.0%)
$4,174 + $23,088
$27,262
2017
$2,265 (−23.2%)
$2,629 + $24,281
$26,910
2016
$2,949 (+34.7%)
$2,727 + $25,183
$27,910
2015
$2,189 (+8.0%)
$2,679 + $24,738
$27,417
2014
$2,027 (−2.7%)
$2,652 + $24,493
$27,145
2013
$2,083
$2,752 + $25,413
$28,165
Tax history for 142 N Taylor Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,891 (+4.9%)
$3,901 + $33,072
$36,973
2024
$2,756 (+1.6%)
$3,901 + $33,072
$36,973
2023
$2,712 (+7.7%)
$3,637 + $30,831
$34,468
2022
$2,517 (+8.3%)
$3,508 + $29,740
$33,248
2021
$2,324 (−1.1%)
$4,611 + $25,505
$30,116
2020
$2,349 (+3.9%)
$4,377 + $24,212
$28,589
2019
$2,261 (+2.9%)
$4,216 + $23,319
$27,535
2018
$2,197 (−3.0%)
$4,174 + $23,088
$27,262
2017
$2,265 (−23.2%)
$2,629 + $24,281
$26,910
2016
$2,949 (+34.7%)
$2,727 + $25,183
$27,910
2015
$2,189 (+8.0%)
$2,679 + $24,738
$27,417
2014
$2,027 (−2.7%)
$2,652 + $24,493
$27,145
2013
$2,083
$2,752 + $25,413
$28,165
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
151 ft.
Lot depth
47 ft.
Lot size
7,096 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,609
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-252-012
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: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Other
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2437
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,076
Below Grade Finished Area: 361
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Other
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0
Lot Size Dimensions: 151.3 x 46.9
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,083
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Dennis
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: W. Main to N on Taylor
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,609
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,096 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-252-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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$179,000 – $217,000
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