Tucked on a corner lot sits this adorable west end 1.5 two story!. Complete with a white picket fence, this home offers charm inside and out. The homeowner has done her very best to make you comfortable in your next home. In the last five years she's put in new stainless appliances, granite countertops in the kitchen, installed a new roof, redone the plumbing, installed new vinyl replacement windows, replaced all the lighting in and out, replaced the garage door and painted the interior of the house. The kitchen and the bath have had wonderful upgrades! The living room offers a cozy fireplace and there's a delightful, screened porch as you're welcomed here. There's plenty of time to move in and decorate for your first Christmas as a West Ender!
CUTE CUTE CUTE! Cottage on Linden. Charming beyond compare with a white picket fence, a screened in porch and a flag pole!. Open concept living so it lives bigger than it appears. The back area has a privacy fence perfect for intimate BBQs and get-togethers! There are a few replacement windows and updates to this home. One car ATTACHED GARAGE! You're gonna love this one, so make the appointment before it's gone!
Public Records
May 12, 2014
Sold
$65,500
$57/sq ft
CIBR #6132042
May 8, 2014
Sold
$65,050
$57/sq ft
Apr 1, 2014
Listed
$63,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,136 (+5.4%)
$2,586 + $26,302
$28,888
2024
$2,026 (+1.9%)
$2,586 + $26,302
$28,888
2023
$1,988 (+31.5%)
$2,411 + $24,519
$26,930
2022
$1,512 (+9.6%)
$2,326 + $23,651
$25,977
2021
$1,380 (−0.4%)
$2,505 + $17,942
$20,447
2020
$1,385 (+4.1%)
$2,378 + $17,032
$19,410
2019
$1,330 (+0.2%)
$2,290 + $16,404
$18,694
2018
$1,327 (−3.5%)
$2,267 + $16,242
$18,509
2017
$1,375 (−2.3%)
$2,624 + $16,008
$18,632
2016
$1,408 (+6.2%)
$2,721 + $16,603
$19,324
2015
$1,326 (+8.1%)
$2,673 + $16,309
$18,982
2014
$1,227 (−3.3%)
$2,647 + $16,148
$18,795
2013
$1,269
$2,746 + $16,755
$19,501
Tax history for 248 Linden Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,136 (+5.4%)
$2,586 + $26,302
$28,888
2024
$2,026 (+1.9%)
$2,586 + $26,302
$28,888
2023
$1,988 (+31.5%)
$2,411 + $24,519
$26,930
2022
$1,512 (+9.6%)
$2,326 + $23,651
$25,977
2021
$1,380 (−0.4%)
$2,505 + $17,942
$20,447
2020
$1,385 (+4.1%)
$2,378 + $17,032
$19,410
2019
$1,330 (+0.2%)
$2,290 + $16,404
$18,694
2018
$1,327 (−3.5%)
$2,267 + $16,242
$18,509
2017
$1,375 (−2.3%)
$2,624 + $16,008
$18,632
2016
$1,408 (+6.2%)
$2,721 + $16,603
$19,324
2015
$1,326 (+8.1%)
$2,673 + $16,309
$18,982
2014
$1,227 (−3.3%)
$2,647 + $16,148
$18,795
2013
$1,269
$2,746 + $16,755
$19,501
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
572
Year built
1929
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-16-302-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1144
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,144
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.09
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 51
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Zoning: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,026
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Dennis
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Dennis
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: W Main to Linden
Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 572
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-302-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$129,000 – $156,000
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