This 3 bed 1.5 bath home has all of the West End charm that draws people to this neighborhood! All brick exterior with tasteful landscaping and an inviting front porch welcome you inside to a large living room with brick fireplace and refinished hardwood floors. Arched doorway to a formal dining space and kitchen with breakfast nook/coffee bar area. Upstairs is a large landing leading to all 3 bedrooms and a large full bath. Newer carpet upstairs. The basement is where you'll find yourself entertaining at your own private bar. If you're wanting a move in ready West End home, do not miss this! Call today for your private showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,850 sq ftLot Size
$104Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Glenda Williamson• Glenda Williamson Realty
Wonderful 2 story brick home packed with character on a quiet Westend street! Home is move in ready with many interior updates â new carpet and new paint throughout and new laminate in kitchen. Entertain your guests on the back patio, screened in porch, or wet bar in the basement. Extra storage space throughout. Current owners were attracted to the home because of the character of the woodwork inside, solid brick exterior, beautiful Westend neighborhood, and convenient proximity to nearby bike/walking path.
Public Records
Sep 23, 2010
Sold
$95,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 2008
Sold
$98,500
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,245 (+4.7%)
$4,315 + $36,459
$40,774
2024
$3,099 (+1.5%)
$4,315 + $36,459
$40,774
2023
$3,052 (+35.5%)
$4,023 + $33,988
$38,011
2022
$2,252 (+8.5%)
$3,881 + $32,785
$36,666
2021
$2,075 (−0.9%)
$3,977 + $23,590
$27,567
2020
$2,095 (+3.9%)
$3,775 + $22,394
$26,169
2019
$2,016 (−12.2%)
$3,636 + $21,568
$25,204
2018
$2,297 (−3.0%)
$3,600 + $21,354
$24,954
2017
$2,368 (−2.1%)
$2,860 + $25,000
$27,860
2016
$2,419 (+5.7%)
$2,966 + $25,929
$28,895
2015
$2,288 (+8.0%)
$2,914 + $25,471
$28,385
2014
$2,119 (−2.7%)
$2,885 + $25,219
$28,104
2013
$2,177
$2,993 + $26,166
$29,159
Tax history for 1520 Sunset Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,245 (+4.7%)
$4,315 + $36,459
$40,774
2024
$3,099 (+1.5%)
$4,315 + $36,459
$40,774
2023
$3,052 (+35.5%)
$4,023 + $33,988
$38,011
2022
$2,252 (+8.5%)
$3,881 + $32,785
$36,666
2021
$2,075 (−0.9%)
$3,977 + $23,590
$27,567
2020
$2,095 (+3.9%)
$3,775 + $22,394
$26,169
2019
$2,016 (−12.2%)
$3,636 + $21,568
$25,204
2018
$2,297 (−3.0%)
$3,600 + $21,354
$24,954
2017
$2,368 (−2.1%)
$2,860 + $25,000
$27,860
2016
$2,419 (+5.7%)
$2,966 + $25,929
$28,895
2015
$2,288 (+8.0%)
$2,914 + $25,471
$28,385
2014
$2,119 (−2.7%)
$2,885 + $25,219
$28,104
2013
$2,177
$2,993 + $26,166
$29,159
*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
50 ft.
Lot size
7,850 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-377-023
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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1715
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,378
Below Grade Finished Area: 337
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
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 : 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,095
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: Fairview to Sunset. Home on right.
Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-377-023
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 • 1.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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