3-bedroom, 1-bath investment opportunity in Decatur. This fixer-upper offers potential for renovation, rental income, or resale value. Home features a functional layout, basement space, and detached garage on a residential lot. Property is being sold as-is and will require repairs and updates. Convenient location with access to local amenities, schools, and parks. I car detached garage and concrete patio/front porch. Great opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$46Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jason Rogers• Coldwell Banker R.E. Group
Lincoln Park, located between E Eldorado St and E Pershing Rd, is a residential and park-adjacent Decatur neighborhood with a broad greenbelt and a classic street-grid feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lincoln Park grounds near E Eldorado St, where ballfields, shaded paths, and seasonal activity set the daily rhythm. Early- to mid-century houses mix with tidy brick ranches and mature trees, giving blocks a settled, walkable cadence. Lincoln Park itself anchors outdoor routines with courts, playground areas, and open lawns. Nearby, the Decatur Civic Center and the Transfer House provide cultural and architectural touchpoints tied to city events and local history. Short drives connect to downtown’s independent dining and arts scene without changing the neighborhood’s quieter tempo.
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Offer insights
754 S Oakland Ave · $58,500
$58.69K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $58.69K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$58,500
Median list price in this area is $157,753. (170% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
6 total rooms
Unfinished full basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bedroom sizes include 14 x 15 (primary), 12 x 13, and 12 x 10
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on main level (12 x 14) with tile flooring
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Tile flooring in dining room, kitchen, living room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heat
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 65 x 113 x 65 x 115
Lot less than 0.25 acre
Home design
Detached single-family home
One-story design
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned), concrete parking — 1 garage space / 1 total parking spot
Construction
Vinyl siding
Built 71–80 years ago
Total finished + unfinished area across levels: 2,518 total square feet
Main finished area approximately 1,259
Unfinished basement approximately 1,259
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Electricity and solar
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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
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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 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Redfin Estimate for 754 S Oakland Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $34,000 and $112,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $34K to $112K.