2 beds1,245 sqft$108/sqft
176 N Dennis Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
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Description

The perfect cottage—full of character, updates and turn key ready! Wonderfully maintained brick ranch in Decatur’s lovely West End! This charming home has been meticulously cared for inside and out, featuring beautifully refinished original hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, remodeled bath, large primary closet. Detached 2-car garage and full basement for plenty of storage. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped and manicured yard with a fenced backyard, vegetable garden, arbor, deck and plenty of privacy....The perfect cottage—full of character, updates and turn key ready! Wonderfully maintained brick ranch in Decatur’s lovely West End! This charming home has been meticulously cared for inside and out, featuring beautifully refinished original hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, remodeled bath, large primary closet. Detached 2-car garage and full basement for plenty of storage. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped and manicured yard with a fenced backyard, vegetable garden, arbor, deck and plenty of privacy. A gorgeous low-maintenance PVC-wrapped pergola and front patio lead into the inviting 4-season sunroom. Major updates include tuckpointed brick, a completely rebuilt chimney from the roofline up, new Roof 2024, replacement windows. Turn Key ready for new owner!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2026 12:26 PM

  1. Listed by Abby Golladay • Main Place Real Estate
    P: (217) 972-6893 C: (217) 972-6893 Abby@mainplace.us

Property Details for 176 North Dennis Avenue

Status
MLS #
6260481
Days on Market
Listed Today
Taxes
$2,500 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1917
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 176 North Dennis Avenue

Stories1Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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Property Information for 176 North Dennis Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: W Main street to Right (North) on Dennis Ave
  • Latitude: 39.842235
  • Longitude: -88.98447
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-179-008
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,500.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7356.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1245.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1245.0
  • Building Area Total: 1245.0
  • Living Area: 1245.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 13.4x12.0
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 15.7x13.4
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 13.2x10.7
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.4x10.7
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 15.0x12.9
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 9.11x10.2
  • Length: 9.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Dimensions: 13.6x10.9
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 176 North Dennis Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260481

$134,500
Aug 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1294364617

$88,000
Aug 2, 2018

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6182314

$87,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260481

$134,500
08/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1294364617

$88,000
08/02/2018

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6182314

$87,750

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

Public Records for 176 North Dennis Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,030Additions$28,754Total$32,784
Tax Record2025$2,500 ($208 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,245 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,245 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,262 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-179-008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 176 North Dennis Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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176 North Dennis Avenue is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62522. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Dennis Lab School, Macarthur High School and Robertson Charter School. 176 North Dennis Avenue is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,245 sqft single family home built in 1917.

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