The perfect cottage—full of character, updates and turn key ready! Wonderfully maintained brick ranch in Decatur’s lovely West End! This charming home has been meticulously cared for inside and out, featuring beautifully refinished original hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, remodeled bath, large primary closet. Detached 2-car garage and full basement for plenty of storage. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped and manicured yard with a fenced backyard, vegetable garden, arbor, deck and plenty of privacy. A gorgeous low-maintenance PVC-wrapped pergola and front patio lead into the inviting 4-season sunroom. Major updates include tuckpointed brick, a completely rebuilt chimney from the roofline up, new Roof 2024, replacement windows. Turn Key ready for new owner!
Est. $1,853 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 176 N Dennis Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6260481
Sep 29, 2026
Sold
$134,500
$108/sq ft
Sep 14, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 30, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 26, 2026
Listed
$134,500
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 2018
Sold
$88,000
$71/sq ft
CIBR #6182314
Aug 2, 2018
Sold
$87,750
$70/sq ft
Jun 1, 2018
Listed
$94,500
$76/sq ft
Wonderfully maintained brick ranch in lovely West End! Stunning refinished original hardwoods & absolutely everything inside & out has been meticulously upgraded. Beautifully landscaped & well manicured yard complete with arbor, vegetable garden, fenced backyard, privacy & deck! Gorgeous low maintenance pergola & front patio lead you to the 4 season sun room. Updated kitchen, remodeled bath, double closets in bedrooms, 2 car garage and full basement are just a few features this home has to offer. Perfect West End Cottage for the lucky new owner!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,500 (+5.1%)
$4,030 + $28,754
$32,784
2024
$2,378 (+1.7%)
$4,030 + $28,754
$32,784
2023
$2,337 (+34.7%)
$3,757 + $26,805
$30,562
2022
$1,735 (+9.2%)
$3,624 + $25,856
$29,480
2021
$1,590 (−0.6%)
$4,761 + $17,832
$22,593
2020
$1,599 (+4.0%)
$4,520 + $16,928
$21,448
2019
$1,537 (−24.5%)
$4,353 + $16,304
$20,657
2018
$2,036 (−2.3%)
$4,310 + $16,143
$20,453
2017
$2,084 (−1.9%)
$2,718 + $16,663
$19,381
2016
$2,124 (+5.3%)
$2,819 + $17,283
$20,102
2015
$2,018 (+146.2%)
$2,769 + $16,977
$19,746
2014
$820 (−6.0%)
$2,742 + $16,809
$19,551
2013
$872
$2,845 + $17,440
$20,285
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
151 ft.
Lot depth
48 ft.
Lot size
7,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,245
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-179-008
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1245
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,245
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
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 : 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,500
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: W Main street to Right (North) on Dennis Ave
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,245
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-179-008
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 • 2.3mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-74% chance 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
4/10 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
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$115,000 – $139,000
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