NEW 6 HRS AGO

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$119,900

Est. $818/mo —

•

1,500

sq ft

1440 W California Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street on Decatur's west end, this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home backs up to beautiful wooded area in between lake Tokorozawa! Offering two generously sized bedrooms, a spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and a large family room with an adjoining dining area, there's plenty of room to spread out and relax. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the enclosed screened-in front porch or the spacious backyard. The full basement provides additional living and storage space and includes a convenient half bath. There is a large 2 car attached garage which is hard to find on the West End in this price point. Filled with character and charm, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to add your personal touches. The back half of the roof was recently replaced as well as several maintenance items. With some cosmetic updates, this property could truly shine! A peaceful setting with plenty of potential in a desirable west-end location!

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

8,154 sq ftLot Size

$80Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Taylor Corrie • RE/MAX Executives Plus

Listing updated: Oct 14, 2026 at 07:13pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6261168

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$818 per month

Principal and interest$671

Property taxes

$92

HOA dues

Home insurance

$56

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

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About West

End

West End, located between downtown Decatur and Fairview Park, is a residential and historic Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merchant Street corridor near Millikin University, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Staley Field and the Kirkland Fine Arts Center act as cultural anchors, pairing collegiate sports with performing-arts nights. Housing leans toward classic Midwestern forms—bungalows, brick two-stories, and porch-front homes—set on walkable streets. Green space and ballfields shape the edges, while the university adds a bookish, arts-forward undertone.

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Market insights

1440 W California Ave · $119,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 23 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $159,670. (33% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Finished full basement
Fireplace

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air

Sale and tax history for 1440 W California Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,098 (−3.6%)

$4,482 + $29,537

$34,019

2024

$1,139 (−2.7%)

$4,482 + $29,537

$34,019

2023

$1,171 (−2.7%)

$4,178 + $27,535

$31,713

2022

$1,204 (−0.6%)

$4,030 + $26,560

$30,590

2021

$1,211 (−5.7%)

$4,129 + $21,024

$25,153

2020

$1,284 (+2.6%)

$3,920 + $19,958

$23,878

2019

$1,252 (−19.8%)

$3,775 + $19,222

$22,997

2018

$1,561 (−4.1%)

$3,738 + $19,032

$22,770

2017

$1,628 (−2.6%)

$3,125 + $22,732

$25,857

2016

$1,671 (+6.6%)

$3,241 + $23,577

$26,818

2015

$1,568 (+8.4%)

$3,184 + $23,160

$26,344

2014

$1,446 (−4.2%)

$3,152 + $22,931

$26,083

2013

$1,510

$3,270 + $23,792

$27,062

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

135 ft.

Lot depth

60 ft.

Lot size

8,154 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,932

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,932

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-16-452-014

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

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:

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Religious facility
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Housing-Senior
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Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space

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

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

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, IL • 62522

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Jul

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.9 hrs

6.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1440 W California Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $35,000 and $182,500.

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$17/sq ft
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53 years older
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$35,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,635 sq ft
1421 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$59/sq ft
42 years older
unfinished basement
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$182,500 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
328 S Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$41/sq ft
37 years older
unfinished basement
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$134,500 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,245 sq ft
176 N Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$28/sq ft
smaller lot
50 years older

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