Located just steps from Scovill Zoo, 1550 S Lynnwood offers space and a layout perfect for entertaining. This wood-sided home features an attached 2-car garage, multiple living areas, and two dining spaces. The main level includes a spacious great room that was originally a screened-in porch and is now finished living space with a wet bar. The updated kitchen offers beautiful cabinetry and plenty of storage. Just off the kitchen is a dining area with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. An additional living room, second dining area, and half bath complete the main floor. Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms, with one currently converted into a convenient laundry room. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in shower, and there is another full bathroom upstairs. The basement includes a finished room plus an unfinished utility area for storage. Outside, enjoy the newer composite deck, only a couple years old.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$58Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Judi Morville• Glenda Williamson Realty
Est. $1,136 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1550 S Lynnwood Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6257792
Oct 1, 2026
Sold
$168,000
$58/sq ft
Sep 12, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 18, 2026
Price Changed
$188,000
$65/sq ft
Jul 28, 2026
Price Changed
$190,000
$66/sq ft
Jul 10, 2026
Price Changed
$199,900
$69/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Price Changed
$210,000
$73/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Price Changed
$219,000
$76/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Price Changed
$227,000
$79/sq ft
May 6, 2026
Price Changed
$229,000
$79/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Price Changed
$242,000
$84/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Price Changed
$248,000
$86/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Price Changed
$255,000
$88/sq ft
Mar 30, 2026
Listed
$259,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,826 (+3.3%)
$11,964 + $61,137
$73,101
2024
$5,642 (+6.6%)
$11,964 + $61,137
$73,101
2023
$5,294 (+5.5%)
$11,573 + $57,416
$68,989
2022
$5,019 (+6.3%)
$10,754 + $53,351
$64,105
2021
$4,724 (−2.6%)
$9,947 + $49,349
$59,296
2020
$4,849 (+5.1%)
$9,586 + $47,556
$57,142
2019
$4,612 (+4.0%)
$9,344 + $46,355
$55,699
2018
$4,435 (+1.3%)
$9,162 + $45,451
$54,613
2017
$4,378 (−0.2%)
$8,961 + $44,455
$53,416
2016
$4,388 (+5.1%)
$8,845 + $43,880
$52,725
2015
$4,174 (+6.7%)
$8,731 + $43,317
$52,048
2014
$3,913 (+1.9%)
$8,731 + $43,317
$52,048
2013
$3,839
$8,731 + $43,317
$52,048
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,070
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-19-330-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 6, 2026.
R2
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2886
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,485
Below Grade Finished Area: 401
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood 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 : 0.23
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,642
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: Lost Bridge Rd to left on S Country Club Rd; Right on Fulton to left on Lynnwood
Subdivision Name: Starr Crst
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,070
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-19-330-002
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
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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 106° 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 • 62521
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$190,000 – $230,000
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