Opportunity awaits with this classic 1970s tri-level situated on a generous half-acre lot m/l. Featuring great bones and plenty of potential, this home is ready for your personal touches and vision. The remodeled kitchen offers white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, creating a bright and functional space for everyday living. Recent improvements provide peace of mind, including a new roof (2024), fresh exterior paint (2026), and new HVAC system and water heater (2026). Outside, you'll find a spacious deck overlooking the large backyard, plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or future enhancements, and a large attached two-car garage for storage and convenience. With its vintage 1970s character, major mechanical updates already completed, and room to build equity through cosmetic improvements, this property is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners to create a home that reflects their own style. Just a short golf cart ride to Southside Country Club!
For sale
$169,900
1618 Bob O Link Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
4beds
2,075sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large backyardRemodeled kitchenLarge attached two-car garageBright and functional spaceWhite cabinetryGranite countertopsStainless-steel appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Sexton 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259177
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 12.3
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.4
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11 x 11.2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15.9 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 12
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 21 x 13.2
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 12
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 14.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,075
- Total interior livable area: 2,075 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,331
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More,Multi/Split
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 171233127010
- Zoning: MUN
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairway Estates
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $82/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $47,627
- Annual tax amount: $2,670
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900$82/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6259177 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,670 -1.9% | $47,627 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $2,721 -2.5% | $45,241 +4.8% |
| 2022 | $2,792 +1.5% | $43,161 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $2,752 -5.5% | $41,060 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $2,912 -3.9% | $40,000 -19.9% |
| 2019 | $3,028 +0.9% | $49,938 +4% |
| 2018 | $3,001 -5.3% | $48,035 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $3,168 -0.5% | $47,588 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $3,183 +3.4% | $47,488 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,079 +8% | $46,105 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,851 +0.4% | $45,648 |
| 2013 | $2,840 -1% | $45,648 |
| 2012 | $2,867 | $45,648 |
| 2011 | -- | $45,648 -9.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,382 |
| 2009 | -- | $50,382 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $42,671 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Stephen Decatur
- High: Macarthur
- District: Decatur Dist 61
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- Illinois
- Macon County
- Decatur
- 62521
- 1618 Bob O Link Dr
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