Hurry to see this charming, updated bungalow just blocks from Lincoln Park. Living room has tons of natural light, hardwood floors, and original wood trim. Formal dining room is perfect for hosting friends and family. Generous-sized bedrooms with wood floors. Updated bathroom has newer flooring and fixtures. Gorgeous kitchen boasts newer butcher block counters, tile backsplash, new lights and fixtures. All appliances stay—including washer and dryer! Unfinished basement perfect for storage. Enjoy summer evenings on the covered front porch or relax on the patio in the fenced-in backyard! Other items to brag about: new AC and furnace 2015, new garage door and opener 2018.
Just bring your belongings & move right in to this attractive brick bungalow. Just a hop skip & a jump from Lincoln Park & the State Fair grounds. Hardwood flooring in lr, dr, & br's, natural woodwork. New vinyl in kit & bath. Updated bath. Fenced backyard. Patio new in 2013 & garage door was replaced in 2014.
Public Records
Jan 18, 2005
Sold
$75,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
May 26, 1998
Sold
$69,500
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,755 (+4.7%)
$4,022 + $36,003
$40,025
2024
$2,632 (+5.9%)
$3,751 + $33,579
$37,330
2023
$2,484 (+6.6%)
$3,426 + $30,671
$34,097
2022
$2,331 (+4.4%)
$3,250 + $28,760
$32,010
2021
$2,233 (+17.3%)
$3,128 + $27,683
$30,811
2020
$1,905 (+2.0%)
$3,133 + $24,489
$27,622
2019
$1,868 (−9.3%)
$3,122 + $24,404
$27,526
2018
$2,059 (+2.4%)
$3,107 + $27,264
$30,371
2017
$2,010 (+2.4%)
$3,067 + $26,911
$29,978
2016
$1,963 (+5.9%)
$3,022 + $26,519
$29,541
2013
$1,854
$2,968 + $25,924
$28,892
Tax history for 608 Garfield Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,755 (+4.7%)
$4,022 + $36,003
$40,025
2024
$2,632 (+5.9%)
$3,751 + $33,579
$37,330
2023
$2,484 (+6.6%)
$3,426 + $30,671
$34,097
2022
$2,331 (+4.4%)
$3,250 + $28,760
$32,010
2021
$2,233 (+17.3%)
$3,128 + $27,683
$30,811
2020
$1,905 (+2.0%)
$3,133 + $24,489
$27,622
2019
$1,868 (−9.3%)
$3,122 + $24,404
$27,526
2018
$2,059 (+2.4%)
$3,107 + $27,264
$30,371
2017
$2,010 (+2.4%)
$3,067 + $26,911
$29,978
2016
$1,963 (+5.9%)
$3,022 + $26,519
$29,541
2013
$1,854
$2,968 + $25,924
$28,892
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,085 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
14220180017
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family and Duplex Residence District
The R-2 single-family and duplex residence district provides for single-family and two-family residential development on normal sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1064
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Brick/Mortar
Interior Features
Cable Available,Garage Door Opener(s),Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s)