288 Brown Avenue

Closed 6/12/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$245,000

4 beds3 baths3,195 sqft

288 Brown Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.53 acresLot Size

1960Year Built

$77/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Step into an abundance of space in this sprawling ranch. Situate. d on a large corner lot , lots of space to roam inside and out. 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths Impressive floor plan, open and flowing. Family room with fireplace and then a large living room with massive windows giving lots of natural light. Large eat in kitchen and full dining room. Neutral ccolors and newer style flooring makes this a great home for growing family. Come see for your self. You won't be disaoppointed. Fridge and...Step into an abundance of space in this sprawling ranch. Situate. d on a large corner lot , lots of space to roam inside and out. 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths Impressive floor plan, open and flowing. Family room with fireplace and then a large living room with massive windows giving lots of natural light. Large eat in kitchen and full dining room. Neutral ccolors and newer style flooring makes this a great home for growing family. Come see for your self. You won't be disaoppointed. Fridge and washer and dryer are only 1 year old. All staying. Home also has 2 furnaces and 2 AC units makes for more even heating and air.

Listed by: Linda Ray 217.521.1354 lindaray@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Listing closed: 06/12/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6257727

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Property Information for 288 Brown Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $5,823 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Ranch
Subdivision Name: Huston Hills
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RES

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1960
Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,086 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Latitude: 39.900946
Longitude: -88.95862

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 07-07-27-279-006
Tax Annual Amount: $5,823.00

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

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Area: 0.53

Lot Size Dimensions: 169X131X143X159
Lot Size Square Feet: 23087.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 3195.0
Building Area Total: 3195.0

Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Levels: One

Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Crawl Space

Has Basement: No
Full Bathrooms: 3
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
Laundry Features: Main Level
Total Rooms: 8

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 12.0x12.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 12.0

Room 2

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Dimensions: 14.0x14.0
Length: 14.0
Width: 14.0

Room 3

Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 16.0x12.0
Length: 16.0
Width: 12.0

Room 4

Type: Bathroom
Level: Main

Room 5

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 14.0x12.0
Length: 14.0
Width: 12.0

Room 6

Type: Bathroom
Level: Main

Room 7

Type: Master Bathroom
Level: Main

Room 8

Type: Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 12.0x10.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 10.0

Room 9

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 20.0x14.0
Length: 20.0
Width: 14.0

Room 10

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 10.0x14.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 14.0

Room 11

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 12.0x12.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 12.0

Property History for 288 Brown Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 12, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257727	$245,000	—
May 8, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257727		—
Mar 26, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257727	$259,000	—
Apr 11, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1556673684	$239,000	+5.6% / yr
Apr 11, 2025	Sold RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1034692	$239,000	—
Apr 11, 2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250802	$239,000	—
Apr 11, 2025	Sold MRED #12301022	$239,000	—
Mar 7, 2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250802		—
Mar 6, 2025	Pending MRED #12301022		—
Mar 6, 2025	Pending RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1034692		—
Feb 28, 2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250802	$239,000	—
Feb 27, 2025	Listed (Active) RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1034692	$239,000	—
Feb 27, 2025	Listed (Active) MRED #12301022	$239,000	—
Mar 10, 2017	Expired MRED #11597581	$124,900	—
Sep 10, 2016	Listed (Active) MRED #11597581	$124,900	—
Aug 26, 2016	Expired MRED #11592946	$125,000	—
Feb 26, 2016	Listed (Active) MRED #11592946	$1,250,000	—
Nov 20, 2015	Expired MRED #11592867	$134,900	—
May 20, 2015	Listed (Active) MRED #11592867	$139,900	—
Sep 26, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080230232	$128,000	—
Sep 26, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080334494	$128,000	-54.1% / yr
Sep 26, 2013	Sold MRED #11584915	$128,000	—
Sep 26, 2013	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191793	$128,000	—
Aug 11, 2013	Pending MRED #11584915		—
Aug 11, 2013	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191793		—
Jul 24, 2013	Listed (Active) MRED #11584915	$132,000	—
Jul 24, 2013	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191793	$132,000	—
Nov 18, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117230043	$1,180,000	—
Nov 18, 2010	Sold MRED #11578965	$118,000	—
Nov 1, 2010	Pending MRED #11578965		—
Feb 8, 2010	Listed (Active) MRED #11578965	$139,900	—
Dec 15, 2001	Sold MRED #11558323	$86,000	—
Jul 10, 2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11558323	$96,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/12/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257727	$245,000
05/08/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257727	—
03/26/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6257727	$259,000
04/11/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1556673684	$239,000 +5.6% / yr
04/11/2025	Sold RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1034692	$239,000
04/11/2025	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250802	$239,000
04/11/2025	Sold MRED #12301022	$239,000
03/07/2025	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250802	—
03/06/2025	Pending MRED #12301022	—
03/06/2025	Pending RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1034692	—
02/28/2025	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6250802	$239,000
02/27/2025	Listed (Active) RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1034692	$239,000
02/27/2025	Listed (Active) MRED #12301022	$239,000
03/10/2017	Expired MRED #11597581	$124,900
09/10/2016	Listed (Active) MRED #11597581	$124,900
08/26/2016	Expired MRED #11592946	$125,000
02/26/2016	Listed (Active) MRED #11592946	$1,250,000
11/20/2015	Expired MRED #11592867	$134,900
05/20/2015	Listed (Active) MRED #11592867	$139,900
09/26/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080230232	$128,000
09/26/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080334494	$128,000 -54.1% / yr
09/26/2013	Sold MRED #11584915	$128,000
09/26/2013	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191793	$128,000
08/11/2013	Pending MRED #11584915	—
08/11/2013	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191793	—
07/24/2013	Listed (Active) MRED #11584915	$132,000
07/24/2013	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191793	$132,000
11/18/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1117230043	$1,180,000
11/18/2010	Sold MRED #11578965	$118,000
11/01/2010	Pending MRED #11578965	—
02/08/2010	Listed (Active) MRED #11578965	$139,900
12/15/2001	Sold MRED #11558323	$86,000
07/10/2001	Listed (Active) MRED #11558323	$96,500

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

Public Records for 288 Brown Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,090Additions$54,054Total$63,144

Tax Record2025$6,018 ($501 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,236 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN07-07-27-279-006

Schools near 288 Brown Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Parsons Accelerated School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.1 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.3 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.5 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	6.2 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	4.4 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	6.0 mi
NR	Antioch Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.7 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Lourdes School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Parsons Accelerated School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.1 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.5 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	6.2 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	4.4 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	6.0 mi
NR	Antioch Christian Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Lourdes School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 288 Brown Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	$245,000	4	3	3,195	23,086
281 Brown Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	1.5	994	13,068
277 Brown Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	2	1,380	13,504
267 Brown Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	$70,500	–	3	1,193	13,504
4314 North Regina Road, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	2	1,829	21,344
4385 North Regina Road, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	2	1,533	77,101
290 Michael Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	2	1,980	21,780
251 Michael Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	$160,000	–	3	2,344	23,958
258 Brown Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	2	2,675	25,700
260 Michael Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	$55,000	–	2	1,920	21,780
276 Marlene Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526	–	–	1.5	1,176	26,875
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