Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds966 sqft
228 Home Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$16/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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!
  • Listed by: Dina Durbin 217.855.1711 dina@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 06/04/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6258560

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Property Information for 228 Home Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,117 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: Avenue Park Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
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 Square Feet: 3520.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 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
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 8.0x8.0
  • Length: 8.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x10.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • 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

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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

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Nearby home values

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

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