Step into this move-in-ready ranch featuring a bright, open floor plan illuminated by replacement windows with custom blinds and many updates. The heart of the home is a lovely eat-in kitchen complete with a center island and a full suite of included appliances. Outside, your private retreat awaits: a fully fenced, landscaped lot featuring a massive newer deck (28 x 32, gazebo, fire pit and an above-ground pool (27 ft and 5 ft deep and professionally installed in 2024)—perfect for summer entertaining. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the dual-garage setup, including both deep attached and oversized detached garages with plenty of asphalt parking for your boat or RV.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$119Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Reynolds• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Est. $1,173 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1840 S Albany St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6258148
May 27, 2026
Sold
$170,000
$119/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$170,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 2023
Sold
$89,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 2007
Sold
$24,166
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 2007
Sold
$72,500
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,018 (+7.3%)
$6,745 + $33,931
$40,676
2024
$2,813 (+6.7%)
$6,745 + $33,931
$40,676
2023
$2,635 (+5.7%)
$6,524 + $27,465
$33,989
2022
$2,493 (+6.4%)
$6,062 + $25,520
$31,582
2021
$2,343 (−23.7%)
$5,607 + $23,606
$29,213
2020
$3,070 (+34.6%)
$5,403 + $22,748
$28,151
2019
$2,281 (+4.2%)
$5,267 + $22,174
$27,441
2018
$2,189 (+1.5%)
$5,164 + $21,741
$26,905
2017
$2,157 (−10.5%)
$5,051 + $21,265
$26,316
2016
$2,411 (+5.2%)
$4,986 + $23,321
$28,307
2015
$2,293 (+5.0%)
$4,922 + $23,022
$27,944
2014
$2,183 (+3.6%)
$4,922 + $23,022
$27,944
2013
$2,108
$4,922 + $23,022
$27,944
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,432
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-20-354-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R1
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1428
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,428
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
Lot Size : 0.45
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,813
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: Route 36 to 36th Street to Albany
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,432
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-20-354-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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 • 62521
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$179,000 – $217,000
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