Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,920 sqft
977 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$75/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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! Roof less than 7 years old.
  • Listed by: Ryan Dallas 217.351.4900 homes@ryandallas.net • RYAN DALLAS REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 04/02/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12501412

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Property Information for 977 North Oakland Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,037 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Area: Decatur
  • Township: Decatur
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
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
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Latitude: 39.850503
  • Longitude: -88.973152
  • Unparsed Address: 977 Oakland Avenue
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
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • 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
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • General Information: None
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1920.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Building Area Total: 2720
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • LotSizeArea: 0.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 480
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: VA
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-22T15:21:55
  • Photos Count: 51
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Miscellaneous
  • Road Surface: Concrete
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
Apr 2, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1936953573

$145,000
Apr 2, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935311761

$145,000
Apr 2, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256049

$144,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/02/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1936953573

$145,000
04/02/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935311761

$145,000
04/02/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256049

$144,900

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

Public Records for 977 North Oakland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$467Additions$22,108Total$22,575
Tax Record2025$2,107 ($176 / 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
Charter - PK 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

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 977 North Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$144,900
4
1,920
8,712
$35,000
2
1,864
10,890
1
1,276
7,841
$41,000
1
1,008
4,750
$50,000
3
1,306
5,663
$32,000
2
840
5,000

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