NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1445 W Sunset Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $136,000 - $194,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,144 Sq Ft
$78/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $135,000 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,232/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio
  • Workshop
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of February 2021

You just don’t find them like this these days. Same owner for past 26 years! Lovingly restored Westend home built in 1928. This historic home is a winner of not 1, but 2 Housing and Architectural Sites Commission awards from the City of Decatur and is also on the City’s Historic Walking Tour. This home features red brick exterior with a Ludowici red clay tile roof. Many original features have been carefully restored or updated including, completely remodeled kitchen and appliances, refinished original hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, updated high-efficiency boiler, rewired with 200 amp circuit board, large laundry room, built in wine cellar, custom stained glass, large home office/studio, oversized custom-built 2 1/2 car garage with cabinets galore and slat wall, paved brick patio, herb garden, exterior landscaping lighting, and much more. (Note: The garage alone was custom built by Bullock's and was over $18,000.00.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glenda Williamson

Glenda Williamson Realty License #471004505 Listed on: 12/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Merritt

Brinkoetter, Realtors License #475128056

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,908

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 7,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • University Place 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-452-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,908

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1652.0
  • Directions: Fairview to Sunset. Home on left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: University Place 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 492.0
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Workshop
  • Roof: Other, Tile
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7850.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-452-007
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1908.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Smith Ted
Bought by
Mueller Kim M
Seller's Agent
Glenda Williamson
Glenda Williamson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Merritt
Brinkoetter, Realtors
List Price
$137,500
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.82%
Current Estimated Value
$167,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%
Original Mortgage
$139,860
Outstanding Balance
$126,327
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$25,594

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1994
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mueller Kim M $135,000 None Available
-- $54,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mueller Kim M $139,860
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $135,000 -1.8% $63 / Sq Ft
01/16/2021 01/16/21 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2020 12/02/20 For Sale $137,500 -- $64 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,830 $50,563 $4,023 $46,540
2023 $4,257 $48,773 $3,881 $44,892
2022 $2,720 $32,594 $4,043 $28,551
2021 $2,000 $30,439 $3,775 $26,664
2020 $1,908 $29,026 $3,600 $25,426
2019 $1,908 $29,026 $3,600 $25,426
2018 $2,411 $28,944 $2,860 $26,084
2017 $2,484 $29,716 $2,936 $26,780
2016 $2,538 $30,019 $2,966 $27,053
2015 $2,401 $29,489 $2,914 $26,575
2014 $2,224 $29,197 $2,885 $26,312
2013 $2,319 $30,293 $2,993 $27,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Glenda Williamson

    Glenda Williamson Realty

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lynn Merritt

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 875-0555

    4 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Lynn Merritt
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6206984

APN: 04-12-16-452-007

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1445 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1445 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 since 02 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $167,522, approximately $78 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1445 W Sunset Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Dennis Lab School and Teen Challenge-Home For Girls.

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