West end gem just steps from Millikin University on just under half an acre! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers character, flexibility, and natural light throughout. Original hardwood floors run accross the main level, where double-paned windows fill the home with sunlight. The sunroom and living room are connected by a double-sided fireplace. The kitchen features a bay window, custom cabinetry, and a new tap water system. The dining room includes a full bath, ideal for a main floor master conversion. Upstairs, all bedrooms have great natural light. The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets, the secondary bedroom also has a large walk-in closet, and another bedroom has its own half bath. The full bath includes custom cabinetry and a jacuzzi tub. Bathrooms feature penny tile floors. Additional highlights include separate HVAC units, a whole-house fan, wiring for stereo, screened-in porch with a classic west end porch swing, tornado room in the basement, and a 2-car detached garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$83Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Est. $2,423 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1553 W Main St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6257832
Aug 5, 2026
Sold
$190,000
$83/sq ft
Jul 31, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2026
Price Changed
$196,500
$86/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Price Changed
$199,950
$87/sq ft
Jun 4, 2026
Price Changed
$205,000
$90/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Price Changed
$208,000
$91/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Price Changed
$213,000
$93/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2026
Listed
$215,000
$94/sq ft
CIBR #6214868
Oct 28, 2021
Sold
$167,000
$73/sq ft
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$159,900
$70/sq ft
+26
Want a great family home with the west end charm? Here is your chance! This home, built in 1911, is beautifully landscaped and maintained to keep the character of the home pristine! It has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, but the dining room on the main floor was originally intended to be a master suite. The wood floors throughout the main floor will make you FALL IN LOVE! If outdoor spaces are important to you, this home features a screened in front porch AND a deck in the back. Want to hang out inside? Check out the heated sunroom! Also, many west end homes get very warm upstairs, but this home features not one but TWO AC units to solve those problems.
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: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Steam
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2290
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,290
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
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 : 0.42
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,940
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: Highlawns Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,252
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-182-007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
54/100 Somewhat Walkable55/100 Bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 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
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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