This West End charmer offers a clean slate and is ready for your personal finishing touches. Priced to sell by out-of-state owners, the home is being offered in as-is condition, presenting a great opportunity for customization. The main-floor den off the living room features built-in bookshelves and can easily be reimagined as a formal dining room or work-from-home office. A sliding glass door off the kitchen opens to a spacious deck—perfect for cookouts, gatherings, and relaxed outdoor living. The lower level includes a half bath with potential to expand into a full bath, and the basement itself had been finished previously, offering a head start for future renovation. Upstairs, a bonus room off the bedroom provides an ideal space for a large walk-in closet, dressing room, or private office. This home is perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio with wood floors throughout. Note: Roof 2017, Water Heater 1998. Contact your Realtor today to schedule a private tour today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
7,081 sq ftLot Size
$54Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Reynolds• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Brittany Rathje• Main Place Real Estate
Est. $1,851 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 215 N Taylor Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6256453
Apr 16, 2026
Sold
$82,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 18, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2026
Price Changed
$85,000
$56/sq ft
Feb 4, 2026
Price Changed
$87,500
$57/sq ft
Jan 23, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Dec 9, 2025
Listed
$90,000
$59/sq ft
CIBR #6222559
Sep 23, 2022
Sold
$65,000
$43/sq ft
Aug 16, 2022
Listed
$69,900
$46/sq ft
+17
West end home with all the character and charm that you would expect. Move in condition with charming front living room including fully functioning gas fireplace. Dining room has been converted to a great work from home office! Kitchen and breakfast area lead to slider to spacious deck overlooking back yard with fire pit. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms with balconies and large walk in closets - lots of storage space! One bedroom has a separate room off of it, which would be ideal for a separate office space or large walk in closet. Current owner has updated the landscaping to give it great curb appeal. Basement bathroom is just a sink and toilet, but hookups for a shower are there! Basement includes second bathroom and a safe room. Roof: 2017; Water Heater: ~1998; HVAC: unknown. Seller has audio/video recording devices in use.
Public Records
Nov 16, 2017
Sold
$58,000
$38/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11579686
Dec 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11573597
Dec 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Nov 15, 2006
Sold
$88,666
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,823 (+5.8%)
$3,895 + $21,644
$25,539
2024
$1,724 (+2.1%)
$3,895 + $21,644
$25,539
2023
$1,688 (−10.4%)
$3,631 + $20,177
$23,808
2022
$1,885 (−19.7%)
$3,502 + $19,463
$22,965
2021
$2,347 (−2.1%)
$4,604 + $19,428
$24,032
2020
$2,397 (+3.6%)
$4,371 + $18,443
$22,814
2019
$2,313 (+3.6%)
$4,210 + $17,763
$21,973
2018
$2,233 (+34.7%)
$4,168 + $17,587
$21,755
2017
$1,658 (−2.2%)
$2,625 + $18,633
$21,258
2016
$1,696 (+6.0%)
$2,723 + $19,325
$22,048
2015
$1,600 (+8.1%)
$2,675 + $18,983
$21,658
2014
$1,481 (−3.0%)
$2,649 + $18,795
$21,444
2013
$1,527
$2,748 + $19,501
$22,249
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
151 ft.
Lot depth
47 ft.
Lot size
7,081 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
726
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-180-024
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: 1.5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1524
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,524
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum 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: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.16
Lot Size Dimensions: 151 x 47
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,884
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: West Main to North Taylor Avenue
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 726
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,081 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-180-024
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 • 2.2mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$110,000 – $133,000
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