For sale

$179,900

Est. $1,537/mo —

•

2,279

sq ft

1552 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

Known as the "Jordan" house on the historic west end walking tour, this unique gothic revival home features a steeply pitched slate roof, tall chimney and copper gutters. The inside is full of west end charm including: original windows and woodwork, stained glass features, Art Deco chandelier and the list goes on and on. Family room addition features a fireplace, skylights and a high efficiency mini split for it's own heating and cooling. Kitchen updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and slate backsplash. Upper level primary suite with a walk in closet and a spacious updated bathroom with jetted tub, vaulted ceiling and skylights. Plentiful closet space and storage. Walking distance to Millikin University and a block and a half away from the West End Bike Trailhead. The back roof and garage roof have been recently replaced. This is a must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

7,850 sq ftLot Size

$79Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Megan Jesse • Glenda Williamson Realty

Listing updated: Oct 6, 2026 at 02:58pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CIBR #6260466

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$1,537 per month

Principal and interest$1,006

Property taxes

$447

HOA dues

Home insurance

$84

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

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About West End Historic

District

West End Historic District, located between Millikin University and downtown Decatur, is a historic and residential Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The district reads as a catalog of Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival details, and broad front porches set behind mature canopy trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Millikin University campus edge, where brick academic buildings and shaded sidewalks set a collegiate cadence. Kirkland Fine Arts Center anchors the cultural calendar with performances and exhibitions. Nearby, the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy and community programming. Pocket parks and walkable blocks keep daily routines grounded in the streetscape.

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1552 W Sunset Ave · $179,900

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$180K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Kitchen island
Pantry
Walk-in closets
Two fireplaces (gas and wood burning)

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Gas water heater

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 1552 W Sunset Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6260466

Oct 6, 2026

Price Changed

$179,900

$79/sq ft

Aug 24, 2026

Listed

$189,900

$83/sq ft

CIBR #6251388

Apr 14, 2025

Contingent

—

Apr 9, 2025

Listed

$189,900

$83/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 14, 2022

Sold

$165,000

$72/sq ft

CIBR #6225096

Dec 13, 2022

Sold

$164,900

$72/sq ft

Nov 20, 2022

Delisted

—

Nov 15, 2022

Listed

$164,900

$72/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11673346

Nov 15, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Dec 4, 2007

Sold

$130,000

$57/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,654 (+4.2%)

$4,315 + $62,270

$66,585

2024

$5,428 (+1.2%)

$4,315 + $62,270

$66,585

2023

$5,362 (+61.4%)

$4,023 + $58,050

$62,073

2022

$3,321 (+7.8%)

$3,881 + $55,995

$59,876

2021

$3,080 (−1.3%)

$3,977 + $33,874

$37,851

2020

$3,121 (+3.8%)

$3,775 + $32,157

$35,932

2019

$3,006 (−7.9%)

$3,636 + $30,971

$34,607

2018

$3,262 (−2.8%)

$3,600 + $30,664

$34,264

2017

$3,355 (−2.1%)

$2,860 + $34,184

$37,044

2016

$3,426 (+5.6%)

$2,966 + $35,455

$38,421

2015

$3,244 (+7.9%)

$2,914 + $34,828

$37,742

2014

$3,007 (−2.4%)

$2,885 + $34,483

$37,368

2013

$3,080

$2,993 + $35,778

$38,771

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

157 ft.

Lot depth

50 ft.

Lot size

7,850 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-16-377-019

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

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

78/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

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

8.5 hrs

5.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1552 W Sunset Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $119,900 and $225,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $120K to $225K.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$166,500 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,262 sq ft
1440 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$5/sq ft
12 years newer
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$119,900 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,447 sq ft
104 Oakdale Blvd, Decatur, IL 62522
$30/sq ft
18 years older
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$165,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths2,223 sq ft
2274 Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$5/sq ft
larger lot
20 years newer
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$190,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,489 sq ft
170 Cobb Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$3/sq ft
8 years older
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$122,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,651 sq ft
1975 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$5/sq ft
smaller lot
2 years older
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$225,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,244 sq ft
3343 W Ivywood Ct, Decatur, IL 62522
$21/sq ft
54 years newer

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