For sale

$140,000

Est. $1,004/mo —

•

1,771

sq ft

237 S Stevens Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath tri-level home offering a fantastic layout and endless potential. The upper level features three generously sized bedrooms, while the main floor boasts an open-concept design with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light from skylights, and a welcoming living space perfect for gathering with family and friends. The backyard features a unique conversation piece—a former swimming pool that has been thoughtfully converted into a koi pond, creating a peaceful outdoor setting with endless possibilities for the next owner. This home has been well lived in over the years and is ready for its next chapter. Buyers will appreciate the spacious layout, generous living areas, and unique features, while having the opportunity to make the home their own over time. With its desirable floor plan, walk-out basement, sun porch, and one-of-a-kind backyard setting, this property offers plenty of potential. Property is being sold as is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

8,250 sq ftLot Size

$79Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jillian Williams • Main Place Real Estate

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 11:38am

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•Source:CIBR #6259965

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$1,004 per month

Principal and interest$699

Property taxes

$240

HOA dues

Home insurance

$65

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

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About West

End

West End, located between downtown Decatur and Fairview Park, is a residential and historic Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merchant Street corridor near Millikin University, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Staley Field and the Kirkland Fine Arts Center act as cultural anchors, pairing collegiate sports with performing-arts nights. Housing leans toward classic Midwestern forms—bungalows, brick two-stories, and porch-front homes—set on walkable streets. Green space and ballfields shape the edges, while the university adds a bookish, arts-forward undertone.

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237 S Stevens Ave · $140,000

Strong offer

$140K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $140K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Skylights
Finished walk-out full basement

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Oven

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Whole house fan

Sale and tax history for 237 S Stevens Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,055 (+6.0%)

$5,241 + $38,496

$43,737

2024

$2,882 (+2.2%)

$5,241 + $38,496

$43,737

2023

$2,820 (+17.5%)

$4,886 + $35,887

$40,773

2022

$2,400 (+10.1%)

$4,713 + $34,617

$39,330

2021

$2,180

$5,722 + $28,183

$33,905

2020

$2,182 (+4.2%)

$5,432 + $26,754

$32,186

2019

$2,094 (−12.2%)

$5,232 + $25,767

$30,999

2018

$2,385 (−3.5%)

$5,180 + $25,512

$30,692

2017

$2,472 (−2.3%)

$5,260 + $28,440

$33,700

2016

$2,531 (+6.1%)

$5,455 + $29,497

$34,952

2015

$2,385 (+8.2%)

$5,359 + $28,975

$34,334

2014

$2,204 (−3.4%)

$5,306 + $28,688

$33,994

2013

$2,281

$5,505 + $29,766

$35,271

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

125 ft.

Lot depth

66 ft.

Lot size

8,250 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,099

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,099

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-17-255-021

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

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

10.8 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 237 S Stevens Ave

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unfinished basement
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unfinished basement
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$166,500 Last sold price
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1440 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
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20 years older
unfinished basement
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$147,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths1,730 sq ft
1560 W Sunset Ave Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$6/sq ft
12 years older
unfinished basement
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$199,900 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,011 sq ft
1 Edgewood Ct, Decatur, IL 62522
$20/sq ft
smaller lot
23 years older
SOLD FEB 4, 2026
$135,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,202 sq ft
415 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$33/sq ft
38 years older
unfinished basement

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