977 N Oakland Ave

$155,000
Price
1,920 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
1,920
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering space, comfort, and entertainment for the whole family. Inside you'll find a warm and inviting living room complete with a fireplace and abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. The partially finished basement is the ultimate entertainment space - featuring a surround sound system, theatre seating,...Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering space, comfort, and entertainment for the whole family. Inside you'll find a warm and inviting living room complete with a fireplace and abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. The partially finished basement is the ultimate entertainment space - featuring a surround sound system, theatre seating, projector screen, and a second fireplace for those cozy movie nights. The basement also features a flexible bonus room - perfect for a home office, nursery, or playroom. Don't miss the unique water features and huge fish tank! Enjoy mornings on the welcoming front porch or relax in the partially fenced backyard, perfect for pets, play, and gatherings. Additional highlights include a new A/C, newer roof, 2 furnaces, 2 sump pumps, perimeter tiling in basement, top of the line generator, and plenty of storage throughout. This home blends charm and functionality with modern comforts - ready for you to move in and make it your own!

Property Details for 977 North Oakland Avenue

Area
Decatur
Township
Decatur
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 977 North Oakland Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12501412
Days on Market64
Taxes$2,037 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyMacon County

Location

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Building Information for 977 North Oakland Avenue

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Payment Calculator

$925 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$755

Property Taxes

$170

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 977 North Oakland Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 61
  • High School District: 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 61
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1280
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1920
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2720
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3200
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1280
  • Upper Sq Ft: 640
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x147
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 480
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-22T15:21:55
  • Photos Count: 51
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X19
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 33X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 16X16
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X25
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 23X15

Property History for 977 North Oakland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12501412

$160,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12501412

$160,000

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

Public Records for 977 North Oakland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$435Additions$20,610Total$21,045
Tax Record2024$2,037 ($170 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-09-479-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 977 North Oakland 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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Johns Hill Magnet School
PublicK to 8

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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977 North Oakland Avenue is a single family home for sale in Decatur, IL 62522. This property was listed for sale on November 6, 2025 by RYAN DALLAS REAL ESTATE, it's currently listed at $155,000. This listing's school district is Decatur School District 61. Nearby schools include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School and Macarthur High School. 977 North Oakland Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,920 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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