Extra special all brick home in the West End. Beautiful crown modling in living room and dining room. Firreplace adds charm to the formal living room. Gorgeous windows! Large main floor family room plus large room off master bedroom upstairs. This is a fabulous old home that just needs a little love! Nice old home, still needs a little TLC, but has lots of class. Seller is Sect. of Veterans Affairs and does not pay customary closings costs: including title policy, escrow, survey or transfer fees. Proof of funds or pre-approval letter required when submitting offer. Property was built before 1978, lead based paint potententially exists
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11563297
Oct 7, 2004
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,077 (+3.4%)
$5,179 + $38,509
$43,688
2024
$3,943 (+0.8%)
$5,179 + $38,509
$43,688
2023
$3,910 (+3.6%)
$4,828 + $35,899
$40,727
2022
$3,773 (+6.4%)
$4,657 + $34,628
$39,285
2021
$3,545 (+19.5%)
$4,772 + $31,523
$36,295
2020
$2,966 (+11.1%)
$4,530 + $29,925
$34,455
2019
$2,670 (−1.8%)
$4,363 + $28,821
$33,184
2018
$2,719 (−2.9%)
$4,320 + $28,536
$32,856
2017
$2,800 (−2.1%)
$3,434 + $32,534
$35,968
2016
$2,859 (+5.7%)
$3,562 + $33,743
$37,305
2015
$2,706 (+7.9%)
$3,499 + $31,356
$34,855
2014
$2,507 (−2.5%)
$3,464 + $28,688
$32,152
2013
$2,572
$3,594 + $29,766
$33,360
Tax history for 1492 W Sunset Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,077 (+3.4%)
$5,179 + $38,509
$43,688
2024
$3,943 (+0.8%)
$5,179 + $38,509
$43,688
2023
$3,910 (+3.6%)
$4,828 + $35,899
$40,727
2022
$3,773 (+6.4%)
$4,657 + $34,628
$39,285
2021
$3,545 (+19.5%)
$4,772 + $31,523
$36,295
2020
$2,966 (+11.1%)
$4,530 + $29,925
$34,455
2019
$2,670 (−1.8%)
$4,363 + $28,821
$33,184
2018
$2,719 (−2.9%)
$4,320 + $28,536
$32,856
2017
$2,800 (−2.1%)
$3,434 + $32,534
$35,968
2016
$2,859 (+5.7%)
$3,562 + $33,743
$37,305
2015
$2,706 (+7.9%)
$3,499 + $31,356
$34,855
2014
$2,507 (−2.5%)
$3,464 + $28,688
$32,152
2013
$2,572
$3,594 + $29,766
$33,360
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
157 ft.
Lot depth
60 ft.
Lot size
9,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-451-015
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Other
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Other
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 4340
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,170
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,085
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Other
Property Features
Other Structures: Garage(s)
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 : 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,719
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
Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,420 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-451-015
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 • 1.8mi
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Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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