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$76,000

Est. $620/mo —

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1,516

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1585 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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Perfectly situated near the walking/bike path, DISC, and Millikin University, this home offers both convenience and potential. Inside, you’ll find a living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, and a family room with sliders leading to the backyard and deck—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Featuring three spacious bedrooms, this home is ready for your personal touch. With a little sweat equity, you can turn this house into a home—or make it a great investment opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

5,850 sq ftLot Size

$50Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Reynolds • Glenda Williamson Realty

Listing updated: Aug 13, 2026 at 10:16am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6256062

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$620 per month

Principal and interest$394

Property taxes

$190

HOA dues

Home insurance

$35

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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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1585 W Sunset Ave · $76,000

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Unfinished full basement

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher

Laundry & utility
Gas water heater

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 1585 W Sunset Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6256062

Jun 15, 2026

Relisted

—

Jun 15, 2026

Price Changed

$76,000

$50/sq ft

Mar 25, 2026

Pending

—

Feb 9, 2026

Relisted

—

Feb 9, 2026

Price Changed

$79,900

$53/sq ft

Nov 7, 2025

Listed

$89,900

$59/sq ft

CIBR #6130561

Apr 30, 2014

Sold

$76,000

$50/sq ft

Nov 19, 2013

Listed

$79,897

$53/sq ft

Charming west end 2-story with refinished walls and light and airy color scheme. The ceramic tiled entry has window seat for storage. Formal living room has wood burning fireplace and leads to the formal dining room with family room off of it that has a built-in cabinet and sliders to nice deck and the back yard. Off the kitchen is a half bath and access to the attached garage that is extra long. Also in the living room is the open staircase to the upper level that has all three bedrooms and full bath. The full unfinished basement has lots of storage space and the laundry hookups. The neighborhood is very eclectic with many different and unique homes. Located near Millikin University and not far from shopping and restaurants. Lot Size: 50x117

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11578374

Apr 30, 2011

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,710 (+5.0%)

$3,216 + $31,824

$35,040

2024

$2,581 (+1.7%)

$3,216 + $31,824

$35,040

2023

$2,539 (+10.4%)

$2,998 + $29,667

$32,665

2022

$2,299 (+8.5%)

$2,892 + $28,617

$31,509

2021

$2,119 (−1.0%)

$2,964 + $25,049

$28,013

2020

$2,140 (+3.9%)

$2,814 + $23,779

$26,593

2019

$2,058 (+14.0%)

$2,710 + $22,902

$25,612

2018

$1,805 (−3.2%)

$2,683 + $22,675

$25,358

2017

$1,864 (−2.2%)

$2,497 + $20,682

$23,179

2016

$1,906 (+5.9%)

$2,590 + $21,451

$24,041

2015

$1,800 (−19.7%)

$2,544 + $21,072

$23,616

2014

$2,241 (−1.7%)

$2,519 + $20,863

$23,382

2013

$2,280

$2,614 + $21,647

$24,261

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

117 ft.

Lot depth

50 ft.

Lot size

5,850 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-16-379-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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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)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

63/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

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

6.3 hrs

5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1585 W Sunset Ave

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15 years older
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9 years newer
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19 years older
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$125,000 Last sold price
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larger lot
12 years newer

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