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Off Market Sep 2024 for $124K

$143,822

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $970/mo

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2,710

sq ft

278 Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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Lots of space for the money here! Lots of rooms to entertain! There's a main floor family room sunroom and Family room in addition to the living. There are lots of hardwood flooring along and some brand-new carpeting. The kitchen offers STAINLESS APPLIANCES that includes a GAS BURNER cooktop! The furnace, roof, central air, hot water heater kitchen appliances and most windows have been updated in the last few years. Tuckpointing has been done and there is a handsome SPACIOUS BRICK PATIO in the fenced backyard. Great street, great block at only $51/square foot!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$53Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Michael Sexton • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Lana Smith • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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•Source:CIBR #6243696

Redfin Estimate

$143,822

$19K since sold in September 2024$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.4% lower than the average sale price ($168K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$190,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,489 sq ft
170 Cobb Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$199,900
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,011 sq ft
1 Edgewood Ct, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$115,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,296 sq ft
1585 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$182,500
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
328 S Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$166,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,262 sq ft
1440 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$154,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,108 sq ft
1521 Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

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$2,474/mo

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Market trends in 62522, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$138K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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$145,000
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NEW 19 HRS AGO
$69,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
471 S Seigel St, Decatur, IL 62522
$185,000
3 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
237 Cobb Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$68,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,500 sq ft
300 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$149,900
5 beds1.5 baths2,196 sq ft
1595 W Sunset Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$96,000
4 beds1 bath1,623 sq ft
1336 W Riverview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
$189,900
4 beds2.5 baths3,241 sq ft
1811 Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
$219,900
3 beds3.5 baths2,707 sq ft
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$74,900
5 beds3.5 baths2,138 sq ft
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$107,500
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Sale history for 278 Linden Ave

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6243696

Sep 18, 2024

Sold

$124,500

$46/sq ft

Aug 27, 2024

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2024

Contingent

—

Jul 30, 2024

Relisted

—

Jul 21, 2024

Contingent

—

Jul 8, 2024

Listed

$124,500

$46/sq ft

CIBR #6136268

May 8, 2015

Sold

$79,900

$29/sq ft

Dec 16, 2014

Listed

$84,900

$31/sq ft

Unique opportunity to purchase a very nice home on Decatur's west side with great street appeal. Major components recently updated include roof, furnace, air, hot water heater, new tile hearth, new kitchen and appliances, tuck pointing, windows and upstairs bathroom. .. Family room could be converted back to an attached garage. Fenced yard and much more for the money. .. Don't miss this one. .. Owner will consider selling home on Contract for Deed to a qualified buyer.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11586320

Dec 15, 2014

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,785 (−13.9%)

$5,173 + $30,667

$35,840

2024

$3,234 (+0.8%)

$5,173 + $30,667

$35,840

2023

$3,208 (+5.0%)

$4,822 + $28,589

$33,411

2022

$3,054 (+6.4%)

$4,651 + $27,577

$32,228

2021

$2,870 (−2.1%)

$5,008 + $24,373

$29,381

2020

$2,931 (+3.6%)

$4,754 + $23,137

$27,891

2019

$2,828 (−8.7%)

$4,579 + $22,284

$26,863

2018

$3,098 (−2.3%)

$4,534 + $22,063

$26,597

2017

$3,171 (−1.9%)

$4,332 + $25,155

$29,487

2016

$3,231 (+31.5%)

$4,493 + $26,089

$30,582

2015

$2,457 (+7.9%)

$4,414 + $25,628

$30,042

2014

$2,276 (−2.6%)

$4,370 + $25,374

$29,744

2013

$2,337

$4,534 + $26,327

$30,861

Tax history for 278 Linden Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,785 (−13.9%)

$5,173 + $30,667

$35,840

2024

$3,234 (+0.8%)

$5,173 + $30,667

$35,840

2023

$3,208 (+5.0%)

$4,822 + $28,589

$33,411

2022

$3,054 (+6.4%)

$4,651 + $27,577

$32,228

2021

$2,870 (−2.1%)

$5,008 + $24,373

$29,381

2020

$2,931 (+3.6%)

$4,754 + $23,137

$27,891

2019

$2,828 (−8.7%)

$4,579 + $22,284

$26,863

2018

$3,098 (−2.3%)

$4,534 + $22,063

$26,597

2017

$3,171 (−1.9%)

$4,332 + $25,155

$29,487

2016

$3,231 (+31.5%)

$4,493 + $26,089

$30,582

2015

$2,457 (+7.9%)

$4,414 + $25,628

$30,042

2014

$2,276 (−2.6%)

$4,370 + $25,374

$29,744

2013

$2,337

$4,534 + $26,327

$30,861

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,656

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-16-302-004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

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

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2710
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,431
Below Grade Finished Area: 279
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood 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 : 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Zoning: MUN

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,207

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 S on Linden
Subdivision Name: Dennis Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,656
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-302-004

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

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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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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Estimated sale price

$137,000 – $166,000

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Home values near 278 Linden Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 South Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$72,417
279 South Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1463 Sq. Ft.	$117,234

Address	Redfin Estimate
329 South Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1534 Sq. Ft.	$138,650
269 South Linden Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$115,541

Address	Redfin Estimate
317 South Linden Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$87,277
311 South Linden Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1767 Sq. Ft.	$152,081

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