Last Sold Price
4 beds3,195 sqft$77/sqft
288 Brown Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/12/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Linda Ray • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217) 521-1354 C: (217) 521-1354 lindaray@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 288 Brown Avenue

Status
MLS #
6257727
Days on Market
43
Taxes
$5,823 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Huston Hills
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Location

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Building Information for 288 Brown Avenue

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF

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Property Information for 288 Brown Avenue

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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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 169X131X143X159
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23087.0
  • 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
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 12.0x12.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 14.0x14.0
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 16.0x12.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 14.0x12.0
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bathroom
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 12.0x10.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Dimensions: 20.0x14.0
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 14.0
Room 10
  • Dimensions: 10.0x14.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Family Room
  • Width: 14.0
Room 11
  • Dimensions: 12.0x12.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 12.0

Property History for 288 Brown Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Parsons Accelerated School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

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