Make this ORIGINAL WEST END farmhouse your home! Several renovations have been made to this 19th Century 1-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house situated on a generous 0.69 landscaped acre! . .. The original West End farmhouse! The Montgomery family (thus, Montgomery Place) first called this home in 1891, long before the current residential grid was laid out. Experience the blend of the modern with the past as you appreciate the renovated kitchen with Corian counter tops, glass tile back splash, a five burner gas cook top and a double oven, with stainless appliances. It is open to the living room (with gas fireplace) and the dining room - with a walk out to the back yard and patio for your entertainment venues. The two bathrooms have also been beautifully remodeled. The two car attached garage along with two year old roof, replacement windows, remodeled kitchen and baths, and other updates will push this to the top of your list! Check it out today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1891Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$90Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
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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Offer insights
403 S Summit Ave · $199,900
$200K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $200K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
50 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas fireplace (1)
Smoke detector(s)
Crawl space basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Main level laundry
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Concrete road access
Home design
Single-family residence
One level / single-story
Wood siding
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Absolutely a one of a kind west end home. Being built in 1891, it's Rumored to be THE ORIGINAL FARM HOUSE in the west end area. This home is tucked privately on the backside of Montgomery Place on nearly a 3/4 of a landscaped acre. OPEN bright and light. Kitchen renovation, just finished last year with glass tile back splash, Corian counter tops and stainless appliances, that includes a 5 burner gas cook top and double convection oven. Two raised counter tops. Kitchen is open to the LR and the FR which has a telescopic built-in fold out table! Spacious master with it's own bath too. This one shows wonderfully and will be a show place for it's next owner!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,754 (+5.1%)
$13,952 + $47,986
$61,938
2024
$4,525 (+1.7%)
$13,952 + $47,986
$61,938
2023
$4,448 (+15.7%)
$13,006 + $44,734
$57,740
2022
$3,844 (+8.7%)
$12,546 + $43,150
$55,696
2021
$3,537 (−0.9%)
$12,912 + $34,885
$47,797
2020
$3,568 (+4.0%)
$12,257 + $33,117
$45,374
2019
$3,431 (+14.5%)
$11,805 + $31,895
$43,700
2018
$2,995 (−3.3%)
$11,688 + $31,579
$43,267
2017
$3,097 (−26.8%)
$14,163 + $25,347
$39,510
2016
$4,233 (+20.9%)
$14,689 + $26,290
$40,979
2015
$3,501 (+7.9%)
$14,429 + $25,825
$40,254
2014
$3,245 (−2.3%)
$14,286 + $25,569
$39,855
2013
$3,323
$14,823 + $26,529
$41,352
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,094
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,094
Year built
1891
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-308-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R2
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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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
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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Decatur, IL • 62522
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 403 S Summit Ave
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