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  • $15,000

    228 Home Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

    2beds
    948sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $16/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Full unfinished basement
    INVESTOR ALERT! Great opportunity to renovate this home or make it a rental home, just two blocks from Millikin University, needs lots of TLC so priced accordingly, full unfinished basement, located on a dead end street. Photos and actual measurements coming soon!
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    Listed by:

    Dina Durbin 217-875-0555,

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6258560MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Dining room
      • Description: Flooring: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Other
      • Description: Flooring: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 8 x 8
      Kitchen
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Living room
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • 1 Unit
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, None
      Features
      • Fireplace, Main Level Primary
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 948
      • Total interior livable area: 948 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 948
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Fence
      • Fencing: Yard Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 3,484.8 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 041215153008
      • Zoning: R-1
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Avenue Park Add
      Location
      • Region: Decatur

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $16/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $11,542
      • Annual tax amount: $1,117
      • Date on market: 5/13/2026
      • Road surface type: Gravel
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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Listed for sale$15,000+87.5%$16/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6258560 Report a problem
        7/1/1992Sold$8,000$8/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,117 +0.8%$11,542 +3.7%
        2023$1,108 +10.8%$11,133 +13.8%
        2022$1,000 +6.4%$9,780 +7.1%
        2021$940 -2.1%$9,133 +3.8%
        2020$960 +3.6%$8,796 +1%
        2019$926 +0.7%$8,709 -0.3%
        2018$920 -2.1%$8,737 -2.6%
        2017$940 -1.9%$8,970 -1%
        2016$958 +5.2%$9,062 +1.8%
        2015$910 +7.7%$8,901 +1%
        2014$845 -3.2%$8,813 -3.6%
        2013$873 -0.6%$9,144 -3%
        2012$878 $9,427
        2011-- $9,427 -5.4%
        2010-- $9,968
        2009-- $9,968 +10.4%
        2006-- $9,033
        2005-- $9,033

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 62522

          Getting around

          74 / 100
          Very Walkable
          61 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          • District: Decatur Dist 61

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