$200,000

2540 W Macon St Decatur, IL 62522

$2,375
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
0.3 acres
House

Property details

About 2540 W Macon St

WHO ORDERED the MOVE IN READY BRICK RANCH with a NEW ROOF? This West End Rambler offers 2000+ FinSqFt of 1 LEVEL LIVING. Come on in ..to the GENEROUS LIVING ROOM w/ VAULTED CEILING & LIMESTONE GAS FIREPLACE, open to the DINING RM and KITCHEN w/ SKYLIGHTS. NEW laminate flrng in Living, Dining, Bdrms. Engineered HARDWOOD in the GREATROOM- could easily be split into 2 rooms providing a 4th bdrm, while still leaving a family rm entry from the 2 Car att'd garage w/ ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. Current owners used the larger open space as a Primary Suite to more fully enjoy Skylights & French Door Patio access. But hey, YOU DECIDE, AFTERALL IT'LL BE YOURS SOON ENOUGH! RECENTLY REMODELED MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY and 2nd FULL BATH are a west end rarity. So is that 2nd patio! A PARTIAL BASEMENT holds furnace, wtr/htr & former laundry, provides add'l storage, the perfect place to weather any storm, and is accessed thru garage. THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Contact your agent TODAY!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.27 Acres
Year built1959
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #6251681
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $200,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,255
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Rt 48 to W Main to S Austin or S Redwood to W Macon/ Corner of Austin and Macon
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
  • MLS Number: 6251681
  • MLS Name: CentralIL
  • Office Name: Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
  • Office Phone: (217) 450-8500
  • Office Email: timvieweg@viewegrealestate.com

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ranch-style house featuring an attached garage, a front lawn, and brick siding

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2540 W Macon St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 04, 2021
Home Sold
$161,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$58,806$5,255
2022$36,698$3,139
2021$34,272$2,394
2020$32,680$2,305
2019$32,680$2,305
2018$29,741$1,969
2017$30,535$2,046

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Franklin Grove Elementary School

Public District KG-6

2.0 mi

2440 N Summit Ave

2

South Shores Elementary School

Public District KG-6

3.2 mi

2500 S Franklin Street Rd

1

Parsons Elementary School

Public District KG-6

3.6 mi

3591 N MacArthur Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,609. The most common annual income of people living in Decatur, IL is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions

About 2540 W Macon St

The listing price of 2540 W Macon St property is $200,000.

The property 2540 W Macon St is a house located in Decatur, Illinois, 62522.

Active Listing: 2540 W Macon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2540 W Macon 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), Warrensburg-Latham High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,255 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 4, 2021 for $161,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2540 W Macon St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The year of construction for 2540 W Macon St is 1959.

This home is located at 2540 W Macon St in Decatur, IL and zip code 62522. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $200,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Decatur, IL there were more than 25 sold above asking price, over 39 sold below and more than 29 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Decatur, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 14.2%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $125,062.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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