This is a listing for a historic house in Decatur, Illinois. Huge house with 3 levels. It has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage, and 3,444 square feet of living space. Sold as is. No survey provided.
Single-familyProperty Type
1887Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$25Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Williamson• Choice Realty Group Inc.
Located in Downtown Historical West End, this property is rich in Decatur History & Character. Once owned by Avery Powers, who was the first president of the Decatur Public Library. Step inside the spacious foyer with original Grand Spiral Staircase. Main floor boasts oversized rooms, high ceilings, unique character, large pocket door & multiple fireplaces. Main floor kitchen is spacious with newer cabinets and breakfast room. Upstairs is a secondary kitchen, laundry room, three spacious bedrooms, full bathroom & Screened Summer Porch. Full attic with lots of potential bonus space awaiting your creativity. This historic home is awaiting being brought to life. The 2.5 car detached garage also has a 13x30 bonus space above it. This could easily be finished out or used as storage. Great opportunity to own a piece of Decatur's rich history. Home could easily be converted into multi-unit property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,997 (+3.4%)
$2,858 + $29,259
$32,117
2024
$2,898 (+0.8%)
$2,858 + $29,259
$32,117
2023
$2,874 (+1,287.9%)
$2,664 + $27,276
$29,940
2022
$207 (+28.9%)
$2,570 + $26,310
$28,880
2021
$161 (+11.6%)
$2,187 + $4,724
$6,911
2020
$144 (+7.7%)
$2,076 + $4,485
$6,561
2019
$134 (−0.5%)
$1,999 + $4,320
$6,319
2018
$134 (−11.4%)
$1,979 + $4,277
$6,256
2017
$151 (−78.0%)
$1,986 + $4,291
$6,277
2016
$688 (+5.4%)
$2,060 + $4,451
$6,511
2015
$653 (+7.6%)
$2,024 + $4,372
$6,396
2014
$607 (−59.0%)
$2,004 + $4,329
$6,333
2013
$1,479
$2,079 + $19,659
$21,738
Tax history for 457 W William St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,997 (+3.4%)
$2,858 + $29,259
$32,117
2024
$2,898 (+0.8%)
$2,858 + $29,259
$32,117
2023
$2,874 (+1,287.9%)
$2,664 + $27,276
$29,940
2022
$207 (+28.9%)
$2,570 + $26,310
$28,880
2021
$161 (+11.6%)
$2,187 + $4,724
$6,911
2020
$144 (+7.7%)
$2,076 + $4,485
$6,561
2019
$134 (−0.5%)
$1,999 + $4,320
$6,319
2018
$134 (−11.4%)
$1,979 + $4,277
$6,256
2017
$151 (−78.0%)
$1,986 + $4,291
$6,277
2016
$688 (+5.4%)
$2,060 + $4,451
$6,511
2015
$653 (+7.6%)
$2,024 + $4,372
$6,396
2014
$607 (−59.0%)
$2,004 + $4,329
$6,333
2013
$1,479
$2,079 + $19,659
$21,738
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
60 ft.
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,846
Year built
1887
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-252-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R6
Multiple Dwelling District
This district is designed to permit multi-family residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 041215252004
Lot Information
Dimensions: 9000
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,874
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 61
Middle Or Junior School District: 61
High School District: 61
Location Information
Township: Decatur
Corporate Limits: Decatur
Directions: Eldorado to South on Edward, West on William, Home on South side of street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,846
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,000 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-252-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Nate Evans Group
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Estimated sale price
$82,000 – $99,000
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