Sold48d on market

559 N Excelsior St

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$55,000

$32/sqft

2Beds

2Baths

1,728Sqft

0.49 acLot

1948Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Ranch Style

Built 1948 · 78 years of history

Ritchie Heights

62521

Outdoor Living

Deck

2-Car Garage

Detached · Garage

This home is in high demand

Listed 48 days ago · 3 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon

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Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

3 views

People checking out this listing

48 days on market

Established listing

$32/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

This home ranks in the top 7% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1948

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

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights generous-sized bedrooms, bonus room, and expansive backyard as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$359/month

Principal & Interest$285

Property Tax$55

Insurance$18

Down payment20% ($11,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $44,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1948

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingWindow Unit(s)

Parking2 Garage spaces

Lot0.49 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleRanch

Year built1948

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingWindow Unit(s)

RoofAsphalt,Shingle

ConstructionAluminum Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached, Garage

Garage2 spaces

BasementCrawl Space

Lot0.49 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

ZoningRES

Annual tax$2,108

Parcel091316127010

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

9 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Main Level Primary

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

None

Heating

Forced Air

Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Laundry

Main Level

Exterior Features

Exterior

Deck

Parking

Detached

Garage

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Patio & Porch

Deck

Room details

8 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

11.3×19 ft

Bedroom

Main

19.2×11.2 ft

Bonus Room

Main

11.6×20.1 ft

Other

Main

Half Bath

Main

Kitchen

Main

10.9×22 ft

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market48

Est. value$57,400

Est. rent$1,536/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$32

On marketMar 7, 2025

PostedMar 7, 2025

Last sold$55,000

MLS updatedJul 24, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Decatur?

3 schools rated nearby

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.6 mi

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

4.7 mi

Eisenhower High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.7 mi

Location

Decatur, IL, 62521

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Price history

4 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Feb 17, 2026Sold$55,000$32Public Record

Jul 21, 2025Sold$55,000$32CIBR

Mar 7, 2025Listed For Sale$102,500$59CIBR

Sep 24, 2024Sold$79,200$46Public Record

Sold$55,000

Feb 17, 2026•$32/sqft•Public Record

Sold$55,000

Jul 21, 2025•$32/sqft•CIBR

Listed For Sale$102,500

Mar 7, 2025•$59/sqft•CIBR

Sold$79,200

Sep 24, 2024•$46/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

18 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$2,298$33,866

Apr 7, 2023$2,108$31,468

Apr 7, 2022$1,956$29,588

Apr 7, 2021$1,539$28,051

Apr 7, 2020$1,628$27,343

Apr 7, 2019$1,587$26,809

Apr 7, 2018$1,571$26,221

Apr 7, 2017$1,570$25,897

Apr 7, 2016$1,573$25,881

Apr 7, 2015$1,521$25,549

Apr 7, 2014$1,426$25,549

Apr 7, 2013$1,419$25,549

Apr 7, 2012$1,482$25,549

Apr 7, 2011—$25,549

Apr 7, 2010—$26,737

Apr 7, 2009—$26,737

Apr 7, 2006—$23,601

Apr 7, 2005—$23,601

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

Nearby cities

ArgentaBlue MoundDalton CityDecaturMaconMaroaMount ZionNiantic

Nearby zip codes

62521625226252362524625256252662532

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Est. rent$1,536/mo

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