WOW! This big, brick home is gorgeous! Newly remodeled and completely move-in ready! This home offers 3 good sized bedrooms and 1 full bathroom upstairs; formal living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main floor; and walk-out basement level offers an additional full bathroom, large family room area, and large laundry/storage space. Hardwood floors throughout, wood burning fireplace, neutral paint colors, awesome new deck on the backside of the home, beautiful landscaping and exterior upgrades including gutters, fresh paint, newer garage roof, shutters, and much much more! This home has a gorgeous view of Lake Tokorozawa and has a park-like backyard! Kiwanis Park and Fairview Park are just a short walk away as well! Contact broker for a showing today!
This classic west-end two story brick home with 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, a walk out lower level and 2 car garage is ready for new owners. There are hardwood floors in bedrooms and living room. The wood burning fireplace is surrounded by built-in bookcases. The fenced backyard overlooks Lake Tokorozawa so there are no neighbors in the back of this home. Updates include replacement windows, steel exterior doors, Furnace and A/C 2002, Water Heater 2014, and updated bathroom on LL 2016. A few finishing touches will make this home complete.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11599622
Aug 27, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,312 (+4.7%)
$4,315 + $37,173
$41,488
2024
$3,163 (+1.5%)
$4,315 + $37,173
$41,488
2023
$3,116 (+123.6%)
$4,023 + $34,654
$38,677
2022
$1,393 (+9.9%)
$3,881 + $33,427
$37,308
2021
$1,268 (−4.3%)
$3,978 + $15,326
$19,304
2020
$1,325 (+2.6%)
$3,776 + $14,549
$18,325
2019
$1,291 (+1.2%)
$3,637 + $14,012
$17,649
2018
$1,276 (−39.3%)
$3,601 + $13,873
$17,474
2017
$2,101 (−2.2%)
$3,563 + $11,047
$14,610
2016
$2,147 (+5.8%)
$3,695 + $22,629
$26,324
2015
$2,029 (+8.0%)
$3,630 + $22,229
$25,859
2014
$1,879 (−2.8%)
$3,594 + $22,009
$25,603
2013
$1,933
$3,729 + $22,836
$26,565
Tax history for 1553 W Sunset Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,312 (+4.7%)
$4,315 + $37,173
$41,488
2024
$3,163 (+1.5%)
$4,315 + $37,173
$41,488
2023
$3,116 (+123.6%)
$4,023 + $34,654
$38,677
2022
$1,393 (+9.9%)
$3,881 + $33,427
$37,308
2021
$1,268 (−4.3%)
$3,978 + $15,326
$19,304
2020
$1,325 (+2.6%)
$3,776 + $14,549
$18,325
2019
$1,291 (+1.2%)
$3,637 + $14,012
$17,649
2018
$1,276 (−39.3%)
$3,601 + $13,873
$17,474
2017
$2,101 (−2.2%)
$3,563 + $11,047
$14,610
2016
$2,147 (+5.8%)
$3,695 + $22,629
$26,324
2015
$2,029 (+8.0%)
$3,630 + $22,229
$25,859
2014
$1,879 (−2.8%)
$3,594 + $22,009
$25,603
2013
$1,933
$3,729 + $22,836
$26,565
*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
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-379-007
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
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2184
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,456
Below Grade Finished Area: 728
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Tokorozawa
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: $1,291
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: S on Fairview to W on Sunset
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: 04-12-16-379-007
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
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62522
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
32
17
43
25
61
38
68
48
74
54
83
66
87
71
83
64
82
58
72
48
53
38
40
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $221,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Decatur. 3 minutes to get started.