Google street view image for 255 Cobb Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Off Market Sep 2016 for $130K

$135,849

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $855/mo

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255 Cobb Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

About this home

255 Cobb Ave is a 1,281 square foot house on a 7,126 square foot lot with 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 30, 2016 for $130,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $135,849.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

7,126 sq ftLot Size

$106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$135,849

$5,849 since sold in September 2016$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 24.9% higher than the average sale price ($109K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 16, 2026
$82,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,524 sq ft
215 N Taylor Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$112,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,384 sq ft
246 Oakdale Blvd, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$121,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,560 sq ft
145 N Taylor Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$120,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,305 sq ft
163 Oakdale Blvd, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$182,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
328 S Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$34,897
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
49 W Fairview Pl, Decatur, IL 62522

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Market trends in 62522, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$114K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 255 Cobb Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,531 (+4.6%)

$3,909 + $39,922

$43,831

2024

$3,375 (+1.5%)

$3,909 + $39,922

$43,831

2023

$3,326 (−6.8%)

$3,644 + $37,216

$40,860

2022

$3,569 (+6.4%)

$3,515 + $35,899

$39,414

2021

$3,353 (−2.1%)

$4,621 + $29,709

$34,330

2020

$3,424 (+3.6%)

$4,387 + $28,203

$32,590

2019

$3,305 (+0.8%)

$4,225 + $27,163

$31,388

2018

$3,277 (−2.3%)

$4,183 + $26,894

$31,077

2017

$3,354 (+20.5%)

$2,638 + $28,553

$31,191

2016

$2,784 (+5.7%)

$2,736 + $29,614

$32,350

2015

$2,634 (+34.3%)

$2,688 + $29,090

$31,778

2014

$1,962 (−3.6%)

$2,661 + $28,802

$31,463

2013

$2,034

$2,761 + $29,884

$32,645

Tax history for 255 Cobb Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,531 (+4.6%)

$3,909 + $39,922

$43,831

2024

$3,375 (+1.5%)

$3,909 + $39,922

$43,831

2023

$3,326 (−6.8%)

$3,644 + $37,216

$40,860

2022

$3,569 (+6.4%)

$3,515 + $35,899

$39,414

2021

$3,353 (−2.1%)

$4,621 + $29,709

$34,330

2020

$3,424 (+3.6%)

$4,387 + $28,203

$32,590

2019

$3,305 (+0.8%)

$4,225 + $27,163

$31,388

2018

$3,277 (−2.3%)

$4,183 + $26,894

$31,077

2017

$3,354 (+20.5%)

$2,638 + $28,553

$31,191

2016

$2,784 (+5.7%)

$2,736 + $29,614

$32,350

2015

$2,634 (+34.3%)

$2,688 + $29,090

$31,778

2014

$1,962 (−3.6%)

$2,661 + $28,802

$31,463

2013

$2,034

$2,761 + $29,884

$32,645

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,281

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAKDALE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,281
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,281
Building Sq. Ft: 2,562
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: OAKDALE ADD LT 14 BLK 2 95BK2597/642 151.3X47.1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,126
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 47.1
Front Footage: 151.3
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,281
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,126 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-252-018

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Around this home

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Transit

Dennis Lab School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Decatur, IL • 62522

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$130,000 – $157,000

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Home values near 255 Cobb Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$165,089
275 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$200,845

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$183,307
265 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$173,963

Address	Redfin Estimate
205 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2790 Sq. Ft.	$218,374
245 Cobb Avenue, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1447 Sq. Ft.	$84,541

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