Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,710 sqft$46/sqft
278 S Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,840 sq ftLot Size
1924Year Built
$46/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Lots of space for the money here! Lots of rooms to entertain! There's a main floor family room sunroom and Family room in addition to the living. There are lots of hardwood flooring along and some brand-new carpeting. The kitchen offers STAINLESS APPLIANCES that includes a GAS BURNER cooktop! The furnace, roof, central air, hot water heater kitchen appliances and most windows have been updated in the last few years. Tuckpointing has been done and there is a handsome SPACIOUS BRICK PATIO in the fenced...Lots of space for the money here! Lots of rooms to entertain! There's a main floor family room sunroom and Family room in addition to the living. There are lots of hardwood flooring along and some brand-new carpeting. The kitchen offers STAINLESS APPLIANCES that includes a GAS BURNER cooktop! The furnace, roof, central air, hot water heater kitchen appliances and most windows have been updated in the last few years. Tuckpointing has been done and there is a handsome SPACIOUS BRICK PATIO in the fenced backyard. Great street, great block at only $51/square foot!
  • Listed by: Michael Sexton 217.875.0555 msexton@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 09/18/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6243696

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Property Information for 278 South Linden Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,207 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: MUN
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: W Main to S on Linden
  • Latitude: 39.839094
  • Longitude: -88.990924
  • Township: Long Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-302-004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,207.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
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
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7841.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2431.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 279.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 516.0
  • Building Area Total: 2710.0
  • Living Area: 2429.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Room Type: Sun Room

Property History for 278 South Linden Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543485430

$124,500
Sep 18, 2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243696

$124,500
Aug 27, 2024

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243696

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543485430

$124,500
09/18/2024

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243696

$124,500
08/27/2024

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6243696

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Public Records for 278 South Linden Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,173Additions$30,667Total$35,840
Tax Record2025$2,785 ($232 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,356 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,356 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-302-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 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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