#6254199, Listing office: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Property details
About 1579 W Main St
This west end classic has been updated throughout. Featuring a main floor bedroom and full bath. Upstairs you will find 2 nice sized bedrooms and a half bath. A large formal dining room is adjacent to the huge living room which has a wood burning fireplace. A many cabineted efficient kitchen awaits the homes chef. Out side you have a large front porch to relax on or just beyond the back door is a newly constructed pergola for entertaining guests. The 2 car brick garage awaits at the back of the lot. Massive amounts of improvements include, 2019-2025 interior remodeling including flooring, paint and kitchen cabinets. 2019 sewer line replaced, water heater replaced. Warranted waterproofing of basement adding sump. 2022 bathrooms remodeled. 2023 rebuilt retaining wall along driveway. 2024 outdoor pergola constructed, 33 windows replaced by Andersen, roofs on home and garage. 2025 vinyl siding and fascia covered.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.21 Acres
Year built1924
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #6252560
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $194,900
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,102
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: W Main St to Dennis south to alley east to driveway.
- Year Built: 1924
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 6252560
- MLS Name: CentralIL
- Office Name: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
- Office Phone: (217) 875-0555
- Office Email: tom@brinkoetter.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2019 | Home Sold | $72,000 |
| Apr 04, 2011 | Home Sold | $39,500 |
| Oct 03, 2005 | Home Sold | $70,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,121 | $2,102 |
| 2022 | $24,394 | $1,881 |
| 2021 | $22,782 | $1,726 |
| 2020 | $21,724 | $1,672 |
| 2019 | $21,724 | $1,672 |
| 2018 | $11,779 | $1,162 |
| 2017 | $12,094 | $1,158 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.9 mi
•2440 N Summit Ave
2
South Shores Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.7 mi
•2500 S Franklin Street Rd
1
Parsons Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.3 mi
•3591 N MacArthur Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $68,038. The most common annual income of people living in Decatur, IL is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Horse Races
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Stein Mart
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
LongHorn Steakhouse
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Buick
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality- Contemporary Inspirational
Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1579 W Main St
The listing price of 1579 W Main St property is $194,900.
The property 1579 W Main St is a house located in Decatur, Illinois, 62522.
Active Listing: 1579 W Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1579 W Main St are: Franklin Grove Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), South Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Parsons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Dennis Lab School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), American Dreamer STEM Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Johns Hill Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), MacArthur High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Eisenhower High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mt Zion High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,102 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 5, 2019 for $72,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1579 W Main St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 1579 W Main St is 1924.
This home is located at 1579 W Main St in Decatur, IL and zip code 62522. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $194,900.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Decatur, IL there were more than 28 sold above asking price, over 34 sold below and more than 25 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Decatur, IL increased by 1.9% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 18 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $130,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.