MARVELOUS near West End home full of history and original character sitting on a 2/3 acre flat lot! From the exquisite architecture to the charming period touches, you’ll be captivated right away. West wing offers expansive dining area, large kitchen & butler’s pantry with original marble, sitting area, master suite with remodeled bath, & two more bedrooms with attached full baths. In the East wing, a magnificent living room with stone fireplace and sculpted ceiling, bright solarium, & second kitchen. Upper level boasts five bedrooms, each with their own full baths, dining area, third kitchen, & spacious family room. Two washer/dryer hookups on the main floor plus one in basement. 3 car detached garage with chauffeur’s quarters great for storage. This classical home was once converted into 3 apartments by original owners Frank and Leda Mueller Cruikshank, however the current owners are utilizing it as a single family home. Carry on a piece of Decatur history in this stunning property!
Sited on 2/3 acre lot which backs up to Millikin Place & Frank Lloyd Wright homes, this Italianate beauty was built in 1915 by Frank and Leda Mueller Cruikshank. It was touted as "one of the finest dwellings in the state. " Leda was the daughter of Hieronymous Mueller (founder of Mueller Co. ). After her husband's death, Leda converted the house to 3 apartments (2 are currently occupied). She lived in the two story apartment herself. Much of the home is still original. A few of its many features include a sculptured ceiling, leaded glass, lovely solarium (currently a dining room), stair glide, the original kitchen, and a butler's pantry. Every bedroom in the home has its own bathroom, many with original sinks & tile. Several rooms have Tylac which was manufactured by Frank's company in Monticello. The 3 car garage originally had chauffeur's quarters attached (used as storage for many years). Extra tile for the roof is even in storage. Stunning home. One unit has main floor laundry option, others basement. Must see to fully appreciate. Offset your mortgage payment by keeping a renter, or return to single family. 2 year average power bills: $246 for 2 story unit when occupied, $143 for upstairs occupied unit, $43 for unoccupied unit. 1 year home warranty offered. Co-listed with Lisa Campbell Hein (520-9583).
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11589762
Apr 15, 2015
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,437 (+3.9%)
$16,362 + $90,762
$107,124
2024
$9,087 (+1.1%)
$16,362 + $90,762
$107,124
2023
$8,990 (+5.7%)
$15,253 + $84,611
$99,864
2022
$8,503 (+7.0%)
$14,713 + $81,616
$96,329
2021
$7,948 (−1.8%)
$13,394 + $74,298
$87,692
2020
$8,092 (+3.7%)
$12,715 + $70,532
$83,247
2019
$7,803 (+0.8%)
$12,246 + $67,930
$80,176
2018
$7,738 (−2.5%)
$12,125 + $67,257
$79,382
2017
$7,937 (−1.9%)
$12,165 + $67,480
$79,645
2016
$8,094 (+12.9%)
$12,617 + $69,988
$82,605
2015
$7,169 (+6.3%)
$12,394 + $68,750
$81,144
2014
$6,747 (−0.8%)
$12,271 + $68,069
$80,340
2013
$6,802
$12,732 + $70,626
$83,358
Tax history for 861 W William St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,437 (+3.9%)
$16,362 + $90,762
$107,124
2024
$9,087 (+1.1%)
$16,362 + $90,762
$107,124
2023
$8,990 (+5.7%)
$15,253 + $84,611
$99,864
2022
$8,503 (+7.0%)
$14,713 + $81,616
$96,329
2021
$7,948 (−1.8%)
$13,394 + $74,298
$87,692
2020
$8,092 (+3.7%)
$12,715 + $70,532
$83,247
2019
$7,803 (+0.8%)
$12,246 + $67,930
$80,176
2018
$7,738 (−2.5%)
$12,125 + $67,257
$79,382
2017
$7,937 (−1.9%)
$12,165 + $67,480
$79,645
2016
$8,094 (+12.9%)
$12,617 + $69,988
$82,605
2015
$7,169 (+6.3%)
$12,394 + $68,750
$81,144
2014
$6,747 (−0.8%)
$12,271 + $68,069
$80,340
2013
$6,802
$12,732 + $70,626
$83,358
*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
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Baths
8.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,639
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-15-176-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R5
Two-Family Residence District
The purpose of this district is to permit duplex-style residential development in addition to single-family residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 8
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Zoned
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 17
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Roof: Tile
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 6085
Above Grade Finished Area: 6,085
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
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 : 0.67
Lot Size Area: 0.67
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.67
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,092
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Dennis
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: W. Main St, R on Pine, L on William
Subdivision Name: Millikin Place 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 8.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,639
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-176-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
3/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$392,000 – $474,000
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