Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,144 sqft
248 S Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$105/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Tucked on a corner lot sits this adorable west end 1.5 two story!. Complete with a white picket fence, this home offers charm inside and out. The homeowner has done her very best to make you comfortable in your next home. In the last five years she's put in new stainless appliances, granite countertops in the kitchen, installed a new roof, redone the plumbing, installed new vinyl replacement windows, replaced all the lighting in and out, replaced the garage door and painted the interior of the house....Tucked on a corner lot sits this adorable west end 1.5 two story!. Complete with a white picket fence, this home offers charm inside and out. The homeowner has done her very best to make you comfortable in your next home. In the last five years she's put in new stainless appliances, granite countertops in the kitchen, installed a new roof, redone the plumbing, installed new vinyl replacement windows, replaced all the lighting in and out, replaced the garage door and painted the interior of the house. The kitchen and the bath have had wonderful upgrades! The living room offers a cozy fireplace and there's a delightful, screened porch as you're welcomed here. There's plenty of time to move in and decorate for your first Christmas as a West Ender!
  • Listed by: Michael Sexton 217.875.0555 msexton@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 12/15/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6255734

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$113,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Decatur, IL

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Square Feet
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$120,000 | 163 Oakdale Boulevard, Decatur, IL 62522
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Property Information for 248 South Linden Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,026 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: W Main to Linden
  • Latitude: 39.839567
  • Longitude: -88.990735
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-302-001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,026.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Dennis
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Macarthur
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dennis
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x51
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3920.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1144.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 572.0
  • Building Area Total: 1144.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10.0x9.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 9.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 12.0x17.7
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 17.0
Room 3
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 17.6x12.2
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11.0x12.3
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 12.5x12.2
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 5.0x5.0
  • Length: 5.0
  • Width: 5.0
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 2.0x6.0
  • Length: 2.0
  • Width: 6.0

Property History for 248 South Linden Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925066247

$120,000

+8.3% / yr

Dec 15, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255734

$119,900—
Nov 17, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255734

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925066247

$120,000

+8.3% / yr

12/15/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255734

$119,900
11/17/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255734

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Public Records for 248 South Linden Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,586Additions$26,302Total$28,888
Tax Record2025$2,136 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt572 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt572 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-302-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 248 South Linden 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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

Johns Hill Magnet School
PublicK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 248 South Linden Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$119,900
2
1,144
3,920
–
–
2
1,140
4,060
$124,500
4
2,710
7,840
$78,000
–
1
1,439
7,800
$55,000
–
1
772
4,200
$85,000
–
1
1,064
8,276

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