1490 South Lynnwood Drive

Closed 12/19/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$175,000

3 beds3 baths2,911 sqft

1490 S Lynnwood Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.25 acresLot Size

1972Year Built

$60/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This solid brick ranch home on a poured wall foundation screams curb appeal and is situated on a corner lot near Lake Decatur and the zoo. This home has a large formal front room for greeting guests but also enjoys a unique floor plan which adjoins the kitchen, dining room and family room with fireplace together into a cozy living space. You will love the large screened in porch which offers additional living space, enjoying the outdoors inside. 3 bedrooms and two in a half baths, including master...This solid brick ranch home on a poured wall foundation screams curb appeal and is situated on a corner lot near Lake Decatur and the zoo. This home has a large formal front room for greeting guests but also enjoys a unique floor plan which adjoins the kitchen, dining room and family room with fireplace together into a cozy living space. You will love the large screened in porch which offers additional living space, enjoying the outdoors inside. 3 bedrooms and two in a half baths, including master bath, and oversized 2 car garage round out the upstairs floor plan. This home also has a full, finished basement with a huge rec room and large bonus room. Space abounds! Come see how your life could look here today!

Listed by: Tasha Cohen 217.201.2610 tashasellshouses@yahoo.com • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

Listing closed: 12/19/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6255678

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$178,500

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

92.1%

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$207,000

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3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,468
Square Feet: 0.2
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a view of a chair and table in backyard of the house

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a view of house with yard and trees in the background

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Property Information for 1490 South Lynnwood Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $4,762 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Ranch
Subdivision Name: Starr Crest Acres
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RES

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1972
Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: US 36 to CR 26 to left folk in the road to S 32nd st to right (heading west) to E Chestnut to right on Lynnwood Dr
Latitude: 39.825555

Longitude: -88.909715

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 09-13-19-327-006
Tax Annual Amount: $4,762.00

Tax Year: 2024

School Information

Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25

Lot Size Dimensions: 108x100
Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1603.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 1308.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 195.0
Building Area Total: 2911.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Masonite, Wood Siding
Levels: One

Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full, Sump Pump

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Total Rooms: 6

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 14.0x11.0
Length: 14.0
Width: 11.0

Room 2

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 12.0x11.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 11.0

Room 3

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 20.0x15.0
Length: 20.0
Width: 15.0

Room 4

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 5

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 14.0
Width: 14.0

Room 6

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 37.0x17.0

Length: 37.0
Width: 17.0

Room 7

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 8

Type: Bonus Room
Level: Lower

Dimensions: 14.0
Length: 14.0

Room 9

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 12.0
Length: 12.0

Room 10

Type: Master Bathroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 4.0
Width: 4.0

Property History for 1490 South Lynnwood Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 19, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1930703420	$175,000	—
Dec 19, 2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678	$175,000	—
Dec 5, 2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678		—
Nov 20, 2025	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678		—
Oct 17, 2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678	$212,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/19/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1930703420	$175,000
12/19/2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678	$175,000
12/05/2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678	—
11/20/2025	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678	—
10/17/2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255678	$212,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1490 South Lynnwood Drive

Taxable Value

Land

$14,247

Additions

$56,644

Total$70,891

Tax Record

2025

$4,592 ($383 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Total Finished SqFt

1,603 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,603 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

10,890 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1972

Zoning

MUNICIPAL

County

MACON

APN

09-13-19-327-006

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 1490 South Lynnwood Drive

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Muffley Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.3 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	4.5 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	4.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	1.6 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	2.5 mi
NR	Hillside Bethel Tabernacle	Private - Nearby school	PK to 10	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Muffley Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.3 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	4.5 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	4.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	1.6 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	Hillside Bethel Tabernacle PrivatePK to 10 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1490 South Lynnwood Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$175,000	3	3	2,911	10,890
3080 Chestnut Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$169,900	3	2	1,771	17,424
1440 South Lynnwood Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$90,000	–	2.5	1,620	9,148
1441 South Lynnwood Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	1,456	11,761
3081 Chestnut Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	1	1,665	14,520
1501 South Lynnwood Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	$200,000	–	3.5	2,734	76,230
3096 Chestnut Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521	$40,000	–	1	1,526	22,216
1390 South Lynnwood Drive, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	3	1,892	9,148

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