West-End Decatur - known for its traditional style older homes and this ALL brick 2 story home will not disappoint! Full span sun porch on the back w windows pm 3 sides that over look the fenced back yard. This home had a lot of updates in the past 2 years and has a modern decor that showcases features like the fireplace in living room. Leave the mess behind and enjoy meals in the dining room. All three bedrooms have newer carpet in very good condition and an updated upstairs bath, basement also has a 3/4 bath with a large open area that makes a good family/media/home office/ or flex room. One car garage is a bonus in an older home. CALL YOUR REALTOR AND HAVE YOUR PROOF OF FUNDS READY TO BUY THIS HOUSE!
Est. $1,570 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 525 S Westlawn Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6257310
Apr 7, 2026
Sold
$77,250
$51/sq ft
Mar 16, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 27, 2026
Listed
$59,900
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 2024
Sold
$140,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,282 (−17.0%)
$2,858 + $27,595
$30,453
2024
$2,748 (+29.1%)
$2,858 + $27,595
$30,453
2023
$2,128
$2,664 + $25,725
$28,389
2022
$2,126 (+8.7%)
$2,570 + $24,814
$27,384
2021
$1,957 (−0.9%)
$2,576 + $23,778
$26,354
2020
$1,974 (+4.0%)
$2,445 + $22,573
$25,018
2019
$1,899 (−6.9%)
$2,355 + $21,740
$24,095
2018
$2,039 (−3.1%)
$2,332 + $21,525
$23,857
2017
$2,104 (−2.2%)
$2,110 + $23,297
$25,407
2016
$2,150 (+5.8%)
$2,188 + $24,163
$26,351
2015
$2,032 (+8.0%)
$2,149 + $23,736
$25,885
2014
$1,882 (−2.8%)
$2,128 + $23,501
$25,629
2013
$1,935
$2,208 + $24,384
$26,592
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
130 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
5,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
675
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-309-009
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: 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, Other
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1510
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,510
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
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 : 0.12
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 130
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,748
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 Linden to Westlawn
Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 675
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-309-009
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 • 1.3mi
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
4/10 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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Estimated sale price
$65,000 – $79,000
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