HWA Gold Home Warranty! Classic 3 bedroom, 2 bath steel-sided bungalow just a block and a half north of Nelson Park and nearby all the great lake activities and Devon amphitheater. Original hardwood floors and woodwork. Ceiling fans. Large front porch and covered patio on back of house with convenient walk-out from the basement. Nice wood garden shed in the back yard. 300 SF master bedroom and master bath addition was built in 1997. 18x22 1.5-car detached garage with vinyl siding was built in 1992. Bring your ideas and make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$66Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Cleveland• RE/MAX Executives Plus
Bought with Glenda Williamson• Glenda Williamson Realty
Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement near Lake Decatur, fenced yard, furnace recently inspected, replacement windows, great master bedroom room addition. Nice 1 1/2 car garage, walk out basement. Hardwood floors and more. Nice Solid Home! Don't miss it. ..
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$467 (−67.5%)
$2,566 + $2,434
$5,000
2024
$1,435 (+0.8%)
$2,566 + $2,434
$5,000
2023
$1,423 (+6.9%)
$2,392 + $12,427
$14,819
2022
$1,331 (+6.4%)
$2,307 + $11,987
$14,294
2021
$1,250 (−2.1%)
$2,100 + $10,698
$12,798
2020
$1,277 (+3.6%)
$1,994 + $10,156
$12,150
2019
$1,232 (−11.6%)
$1,920 + $9,781
$11,701
2018
$1,394 (−2.3%)
$1,901 + $9,684
$11,585
2017
$1,427 (−1.9%)
$1,674 + $11,594
$13,268
2016
$1,454 (+5.3%)
$1,737 + $12,024
$13,761
2015
$1,381 (+7.6%)
$1,706 + $11,811
$13,517
2014
$1,283 (−1.7%)
$1,689 + $11,694
$13,383
2013
$1,305
$1,752 + $12,133
$13,885
Tax history for 525 S 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$467 (−67.5%)
$2,566 + $2,434
$5,000
2024
$1,435 (+0.8%)
$2,566 + $2,434
$5,000
2023
$1,423 (+6.9%)
$2,392 + $12,427
$14,819
2022
$1,331 (+6.4%)
$2,307 + $11,987
$14,294
2021
$1,250 (−2.1%)
$2,100 + $10,698
$12,798
2020
$1,277 (+3.6%)
$1,994 + $10,156
$12,150
2019
$1,232 (−11.6%)
$1,920 + $9,781
$11,701
2018
$1,394 (−2.3%)
$1,901 + $9,684
$11,585
2017
$1,427 (−1.9%)
$1,674 + $11,594
$13,268
2016
$1,454 (+5.3%)
$1,737 + $12,024
$13,761
2015
$1,381 (+7.6%)
$1,706 + $11,811
$13,517
2014
$1,283 (−1.7%)
$1,689 + $11,694
$13,383
2013
$1,305
$1,752 + $12,133
$13,885
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-13-414-008
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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 972
Above Grade Finished Area: 972
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
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 : 0.14
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 125
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,395
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Baum
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Eisenhower
Location Information
Directions: E Wood St. South on S. 23rd St.
Subdivision Name: Nelson Park Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-13-414-008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$61,000 – $74,000
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