Welcome to this adorable cottage-style home in the desirable West End, conveniently located near Millikin University. This inviting home blends classic charm with thoughtful updates and comfortable living spaces. The curb appeal is also outstanding. The home features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, with an upstairs master bedroom and bath equipped with an in-wall heating and cooling system for added comfort. The basement offers even more living space with a cozy family room, laundry area, and half bath. Numerous updates provide peace of mind, including all new windows in 2023, plus landscaping, roof, gutters, and skylight replaced in 2019. A new washer and dryer were added in 2026. The home also includes a whole-home humidifier for year-round comfort. With its charming style, spacious layout, and extensive updates, this West End gem is ready to welcome its next owner!
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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Market insights
1613 Riverview Ave · $148,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$148,000
Median sale price in this area is $154,493. (4% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas fireplaces (2)
Finished and unfinished full basement
Bedrooms
Total of 7 rooms (bedroom counts not specified)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Two-story
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Built on full basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
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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.
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Redfin Estimate for 1613 Riverview Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $115,000 and $182,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $115K to $183K.