Recently updated custom kitchen and breakfast area with all appliances included. This modern tri-level home offers four levels of living space, including a finished basement. Features include hardwood oak flooring, solid wood interior doors, fresh interior and exterior paint, a wood-burning fireplace, a small deck, and a large lot. Too many features to list—this home is a must-see. Agent owned.
Scovill Gardens, located between downtown Decatur and Lake Decatur, is a residential and park-adjacent Decatur neighborhood with garden paths and historic civic landmarks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Scovill Zoo entrance along W Eldorado Street, where ticket windows, shaded walkways, and the hum of weekend foot traffic set the tone. Nearby, the Decatur Area Arts Council adds gallery energy, while the Transfer House anchors the lakefront with a preserved historic structure. Streets around the park read as established, with mature trees and a calm, walkable cadence. Green space and cultural venues shape daily routines more than retail strips. The lakefront and zoo grounds keep the scenery active through the seasons.
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Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1959
Living Area: 1548
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-19-401-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 3280 E Oakwood Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
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Sep 28, 2026
Price Changed
$239,899
$155/sq ft
Sep 4, 2026
Listed
$239,900
$155/sq ft
CIBR #6257193
Jun 14, 2026
Price Changed
$219,500
$142/sq ft
May 24, 2026
Contingent
—
May 14, 2026
Price Changed
$219,900
$142/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Price Changed
$229,900
$149/sq ft
Apr 13, 2026
Price Changed
$239,900
$155/sq ft
Apr 2, 2026
Price Changed
$244,900
$158/sq ft
Mar 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 13, 2026
Price Changed
$246,300
$159/sq ft
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$249,900
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,340 (+9.7%)
$5,126 + $52,131
$57,257
2024
$3,955 (+7.2%)
$5,126 + $52,131
$57,257
2023
$3,688 (+6.1%)
$4,958 + $46,692
$51,650
2022
$3,476 (+6.9%)
$4,607 + $43,386
$47,993
2021
$3,253 (−2.3%)
$4,261 + $40,131
$44,392
2020
$3,331 (+5.4%)
$4,106 + $38,673
$42,779
2019
$3,160 (+4.3%)
$4,002 + $37,697
$41,699
2018
$3,031 (+1.5%)
$3,924 + $36,961
$40,885
2017
$2,988 (−0.2%)
$3,838 + $36,151
$39,989
2016
$2,995 (+5.3%)
$3,789 + $35,684
$39,473
2015
$2,844 (+6.7%)
$3,740 + $35,226
$38,966
2014
$2,666 (+2.0%)
$3,740 + $35,226
$38,966
2013
$2,615
$3,740 + $35,226
$38,966
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
133 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,548
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,548
Year built
1959
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
09-13-19-401-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R2
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
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 106° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62521
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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