Last Sold Price
2 beds966 sqft$16/sqft
228 Home Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

Investor alert! Great opportunity to renovate this home or make it a rental home, just two blocks from Millikin University, needs lots of TLC so priced accordingly, full unfinished basement, located on a dead end street. Photos and actual measurements coming soon!Investor alert! Great opportunity to renovate this home or make it a rental home, just two blocks from Millikin University, needs lots of TLC so priced accordingly, full unfinished basement, located on a dead end street. Photos and actual measurements coming soon!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/04/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dina Durbin • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217) 855-1711 C: (217) 855-1711 dina@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 228 Home Avenue

Status
MLS #
6258560
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$1,117 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
Avenue Park Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
R-1

Location

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Sold By Glenda Williamson Realty

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Building Information for 228 Home Avenue

Stories1Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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Property Information for 228 Home Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C023
  • Directions: W Main to Home Avenue
  • Latitude: 39.842722
  • Longitude: -88.970547
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-15-153-008
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,117.00
  • 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
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3520.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 966.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 800.0
  • Building Area Total: 966.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt, 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: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 8.0x8.0
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 228 Home Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1941361761

$15,000
Jun 4, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258560

$15,000
May 18, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258560

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1941361761

$15,000
06/04/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258560

$15,000
05/18/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258560

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Public Records for 228 Home Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,444Additions$10,937Total$12,381
Tax Record2025$1,155 ($96 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt948 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt948 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt948 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,520 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-15-153-008

Schools near 228 Home 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 228 Home Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$15,000
2
966
3,484
1
960
15,246
$43,000
2,614
1
1,204
8,272
1
768
4,356
2
847
2,614

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