1553 W Main Street, Decatur, IL
$215,000
Active
4 Beds
2½ Baths
2,290 SqFt
0.42 Acres
2 Car Garage
About 1553 W Main Street
West end gem just steps from Millikin University on just under half an acre! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers character, flexibility, and natural light throughout. Original hardwood floors run accross the main level, where double-paned windows fill the home with sunlight. The sunroom and living room are connected by a double-sided fireplace. The kitchen features a bay window, custom cabinetry, and a new tap water system. The dining room includes a full bath, ideal for a main floor master conversion. Upstairs, all bedrooms have great natural light. The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets, the secondary bedroom also has a large walk-in closet, and another bedroom has its own half bath. The full bath includes custom cabinetry and a jacuzzi tub. Bathrooms feature penny tile floors. Additional highlights include separate HVAC units, a whole-house fan, wiring for stereo, screened-in porch with a classic west end porch swing, tornado room in the basement, and a 2-car detached garage.
Facts & Features
| MLS® # | 6257832 |
|---|---|
| Price | $215,000 |
| Cost Per Square Foot | $94 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Finished Square Feet | 2,290 |
| Total Finished Above Grade | 2,290 |
| Main | 1,281 |
| Upper 1 | 1,009 |
| Basement Total | 878 |
| Acres | 0.42 |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| Type | Single Family |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Traditional |
| Status | Active |
| Taxes | $4,940 |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
Community Information
| Address | 1553 W Main Street |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Highlawns Add |
| City | Decatur |
| County | Macon |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62522 |
Amenities
| Parking | Detached, Garage |
|---|---|
| # of Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Washer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Steam |
| Cooling | Central Air, Whole House Fan |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Unfinished, Full |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Deck |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Construction | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation | Basement |
School Information
| District | Decatur Dist 61 |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | April 8th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Zoning | RES |
Listing Details
| Agent | Dylan Geiser |
|---|---|
| Office | Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First |