$168,500
$14K PRICE DROP

228 4th St Lincoln, IL 62656

Estimated payment $1,059/month

Total Views 25,848
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,168 Sq Ft
$144 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Wow! 228 4th Street maintains bragging rights on its huge 2+ car garage with a workbench and plenty of storage! It only gets better! There's a move-in-ready house, fenced yard, and new landscaping that goes with the garage! Entering the home by way of a lovely shaded side porch, you'll find a new, bright, beautiful kitchen boasting with almost everything new! New island with chairs (it's on wheels to easily place where you choose)! New cabinets provide more than enough storage, new window bench providing hidden storage, and a new adorable kitchen hall tree/bench! New stove, new microwave, and newer fridge only sweeten the deal! The medium oak laminate plank flooring is new and connects the kitchen and the comfortably sized living room with built in shelving! Replacement windows throughout the house illuminate each room! The whole house has been freshly painted inside and all bedrooms have new carpeting! Main floor laundry and bathroom offer additional storage spaces! Hall closets upstairs and down let you organize those little extras! Don't forget the basement with a newer furnace and a lot of potential to use the unfinished space as a hobby/gaming/relaxing space down the road! Make your appointment today to make 228 4th Street your home of tomorrow!

Listing Agent

Pamela Schreiner

Werth & Assoc, REALTORS Brokerage Phone: 217-735-3411 License #475131614 Listed on: 05/24/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,778

Year Built

  • Built in 1872

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 100
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,168 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Lincoln Comm District #404 High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-305-007-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,778

Year Built

Built in 1872

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1872
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 144.26
  • Attribution Contact: Phone: 217-735-3411
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1168
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • TotalBasementSqFt: 752
  • KitchenDining: Eat-In Kitchen,Island

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Replacement Windows
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, On Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School: Lincoln Comm District #404

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 80 X 100
  • Parcel #: 12-305-007-00
  • ZonedAgricultural: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency Air Cond, High Efficiency Heating

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1778
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,778 $25,660 $8,820 $16,840
2023 $1,656 $23,760 $8,170 $15,590
2022 $1,572 $22,160 $7,620 $14,540
2021 $1,497 $21,340 $7,340 $14,000
2020 $1,500 $21,340 $7,340 $14,000
2019 $1,458 $20,930 $7,200 $13,730
2018 $1,396 $20,120 $6,920 $13,200
2017 $1,389 $20,120 $6,920 $13,200
2016 $1,377 $20,350 $7,000 $13,350
2015 $610 $19,490 $6,740 $12,750
2014 $610 $19,490 $6,740 $12,750
2013 $610 $17,990 $6,220 $11,770
2012 $610 $11,160 $6,310 $4,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $168,500 -7.7% $144 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $182,500 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Corporate Deed $13,000 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1036668

RMLS Alliance

APN: 12-305-007-00