$55,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

559 N Excelsior St Decatur, IL 62521

North Fork Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$32 Per Sq Ft

46% Below List Price

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this charming home—peaceful country-like living on a spacious lot, yet just minutes from all the conveniences of town! This home features 2 generous-sized bedrooms plus a bonus room, perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby area. The large 2-car garage and additional carport provide ample parking and storage, while the expansive backyard offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. With extra parking and a prime location just minutes from Lake Decatur, this is a must-see property! Selling AS IS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Godden

Glenda Williamson Realty License #475169150 Listed on: 03/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Good

Mtz Realty Services License #471022248

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,108

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,728 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • No Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 0.49 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Ritchie Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-13-16-127-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,108

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1728.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Ritchie Heights
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 1028
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21500.0
  • Parcel #: 09-13-16-127-010
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2108.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Sheriff Of Macon County
Bought by
Regions Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Lawhorn Alice and Lawhorn Clarence O
Bought by
Lawhorn Greggory
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $79,200 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $78,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $87,375 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $55,000 -15.4% $32 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $65,000 -5.8% $38 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $69,000 -32.7% $40 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $102,500 -- $59 / 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 $2,298 $33,866 $5,511 $28,355
2023 $2,108 $31,468 $5,121 $26,347
2022 $1,956 $29,588 $4,815 $24,773
2021 $1,539 $28,051 $4,565 $23,486
2020 $1,587 $26,809 $4,363 $22,446
2019 $1,587 $26,809 $4,363 $22,446
2018 $1,567 $26,221 $4,267 $21,954
2017 $1,570 $25,897 $4,214 $21,683
2016 $1,573 $25,881 $4,211 $21,670
2015 $1,521 $25,549 $4,157 $21,392
2014 $1,426 $25,549 $4,157 $21,392
2013 $1,419 $25,549 $4,157 $21,392
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amanda Godden

    Glenda Williamson Realty

    (217) 775-1302

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Amanda Godden
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  • Amanda Good

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Amanda Good

    Mtz Realty Services

    (217) 855-0887

    2 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Amanda Good
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6250910

APN: 09-13-16-127-010

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 North Fork

559 N Excelsior St, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 559 N Excelsior St, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $55,000, approximately $31 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 559 N Excelsior St is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Michael E. Baum Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Robertson Charter School.

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