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Off Market Jan 2022 for $105K

$157,901

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $670/mo

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1,483

sq ft

1536 Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Wonderful 2 story home packed with character on a quiet West end street! Home is move in ready with many interior updates including new carpet and paint. Entertain your guests in the large back yard, screened in porch, or front deck with gazebo. Extra storage space throughout. Current owners were attracted to the home because of the character of the home, gazebo up front, beautiful West end neighborhood, and convenient proximity to nearby bike/walking path. Boiler heat is more efficient, clean, and has a more constant comfortable temperature that doesn't dry you out like a forced air furnace! Radon mitigation system in place. Roof: ~ 12 years, HVAC: Unknown, Water heater: 2012

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

7,850 sq ftLot Size

$106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tony Piraino • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Non Member • Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6216843

Redfin Estimate

$157,901

$53K since sold in January 2022$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.4% higher than the average sale price ($138K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$166,500
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,262 sq ft
1440 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$35,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,635 sq ft
1421 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$182,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
328 S Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$165,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,223 sq ft
2274 Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$125,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,909 sq ft
1677 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$154,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,108 sq ft
1521 Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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$1,087/mo

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Market trends in 62522, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$114K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 1536 Sunset Ave

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6216843

Jan 18, 2022

Sold

$105,000

$71/sq ft

Dec 13, 2021

Listed

$110,000

$74/sq ft

CIBR #6194571

Oct 25, 2019

Sold

$86,500

$58/sq ft

Jul 24, 2019

Listed

$89,900

$61/sq ft

+22

West End Charmer!! Enter the home to be welcomed by the large living room with a beautiful fireplace and a large bay window, while the dining room offers classic wainscoting and hardwood floors. The kitchen has been tastefully updated including all stainless steel appliances. Half bathroom on the main floor, a must-have when entertaining friends! Upstairs you will find 3 good sized bedrooms with gorgeous crown molding, trim and a full bathroom with period tile. Master bedroom with large closet. Many new updates in this home including fresh paint, appliances, built-ins, and deck with custom landscaping in the backyard. Bike trail access is just around the corner, in addition this home is very close proximity to all that the nearby parks have to offer! Sellers are offering 14 month home warranty! If you are looking for preserved character and charm, yet updated and move in ready - this is the home to see!

CIBR #6132331

Sep 5, 2014

Sold

$90,000

$61/sq ft

Apr 14, 2014

Listed

$94,500

$64/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,605 (+3.4%)

$4,315 + $34,315

$38,630

2024

$3,486 (+0.8%)

$4,315 + $34,315

$38,630

2023

$3,457 (+64.0%)

$4,023 + $31,989

$36,012

2022

$2,108 (+8.7%)

$3,881 + $30,857

$34,738

2021

$1,940 (−0.9%)

$3,977 + $22,200

$26,177

2020

$1,957 (+4.0%)

$3,775 + $21,075

$24,850

2019

$1,882 (−7.4%)

$3,636 + $20,298

$23,934

2018

$2,032 (−3.1%)

$3,600 + $20,097

$23,697

2017

$2,096 (−2.2%)

$2,860 + $22,479

$25,339

2016

$2,143 (+5.8%)

$2,966 + $23,314

$26,280

2015

$2,025 (+45.1%)

$2,914 + $22,902

$25,816

2014

$1,396 (−4.3%)

$2,885 + $22,675

$25,560

2013

$1,459

$2,993 + $23,527

$26,520

Tax history for 1536 Sunset Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,605 (+3.4%)

$4,315 + $34,315

$38,630

2024

$3,486 (+0.8%)

$4,315 + $34,315

$38,630

2023

$3,457 (+64.0%)

$4,023 + $31,989

$36,012

2022

$2,108 (+8.7%)

$3,881 + $30,857

$34,738

2021

$1,940 (−0.9%)

$3,977 + $22,200

$26,177

2020

$1,957 (+4.0%)

$3,775 + $21,075

$24,850

2019

$1,882 (−7.4%)

$3,636 + $20,298

$23,934

2018

$2,032 (−3.1%)

$3,600 + $20,097

$23,697

2017

$2,096 (−2.2%)

$2,860 + $22,479

$25,339

2016

$2,143 (+5.8%)

$2,966 + $23,314

$26,280

2015

$2,025 (+45.1%)

$2,914 + $22,902

$25,816

2014

$1,396 (−4.3%)

$2,885 + $22,675

$25,560

2013

$1,459

$2,993 + $23,527

$26,520

*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

50 ft.

Lot size

7,850 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-16-377-021

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:

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

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1483
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,483
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

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 Dimensions: 50 x 157
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,957

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: North on Fairview to West on Sunset.
Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,850 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-377-021

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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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Estimated sale price

$151,000 – $182,000

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NEW 17 HRS AGO

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Home values near 1536 Sunset Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1505 W Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$155,638
1528 W Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1535 Sq. Ft.	$129,143

Address	Redfin Estimate
1510 W Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$68,491
1520 W Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1715 Sq. Ft.	$178,628

Address	Redfin Estimate
1544 W Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1873 Sq. Ft.	$164,871
1576 W Sunset Avenue, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2084 Sq. Ft.	$123,543

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