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Contingent

$134,500

Est. $978/mo —

•

1,245

sq ft

176 N Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

7,356 sq ftLot Size

$108Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Abby Golladay • Main Place Real Estate

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 06:34pm

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•Source:CIBR #6260481

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$978 per month

Principal and interest$707

Property taxes

$208

HOA dues

Home insurance

$63

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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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176 N Dennis Ave · $134,500

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$138K and above

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Walk-in closet(s)
Fireplace (1)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 176 N Dennis Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6260481

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

Stories

Lot width

151 ft.

Lot depth

48 ft.

Lot size

7,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,245

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total 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.

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

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

9.4 hrs

5.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 176 N Dennis Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $88,000 and $154,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $88K to $154K.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$128,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,325 sq ft
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$11/sq ft
31 years newer
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$88,000 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths1,638 sq ft
1482 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$54/sq ft
smaller lot
6 years newer
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$114,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,231 sq ft
1437 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
$15/sq ft
larger lot
1 year newer
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$148,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
405 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$11/sq ft
larger lot
11 years newer
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$154,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,108 sq ft
1521 Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$35/sq ft
11 years newer
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$115,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,296 sq ft
1585 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522
$58/sq ft
smaller lot
7 years newer

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