LTEC Class of 2024 new home build a “hidden gem”

 

[August 08, 2024]    On Monday, August 5, an open house was held at 815 Bryan Avenue in Lincoln to showcase the most recent building project by the Lincolnland Technical Education Center.

The home offers a beautiful open concept living space, three bedrooms with large closets and two bathrooms. There is also a 40-inch crawlspace.

In the utility room, LTEC director Matt Puckett said there is a tankless water heater. The house also features an oversized two car garage and an additional lot to the south of the property.

From the back, you can see a former tree farm with many trees that provide a good windbreak.

Because Bryan Avenue has just a few homes on it, Puckett refers to the area the house sits on as a “hidden gem.”

The building project took a year. Eight students in the building trades class worked on the project during the school year under the supervision of Building Trades instructor John Ford.

Students in the LTEC program come from several participating high schools including Greenview, Hartsburg-Emden, Illini Central, Lincoln, Mt. Pulaski, Porta and Williamsville-Sherman.

The students finished their part of the work in May.

In June, Puckett said the concrete, gutters and plumbing were finished.

This home is for sale by “sealed bid.” If you are interested, please submit your sealed bid to the Lincoln Community High School District Office, attention Matt Puckett, Director of LTEC and label the envelope: "Sealed Bid for 815 Bryan Ave” along with your name.

All sealed bids must meet the minimum bid of $225,000 and include a check for $1,000 “earnest money” made to Lincolnland Technical Education Center. Sealed Bids will be collected until 8:59 a.m. on August 16, 2024, The sealed bids will be opened after 2:00 p.m. on August 16, 2024 with the highest bidder being offered the home, if the minimum reserve is met and the earnest money check is enclosed. All rules for the LTEC Sealed Bidding Process with additional information and pictures can be viewed on the LTEC41.org website.

The closing date shall be set within 30 days from day of notification of the winning bid.

If bidder does not meet the requirements or backs out of the purchase, the next highest bidder will be selected to purchase the home. The house on 815 Bryan Ave, Lincoln, IL is sold ‘As is.”

If you have any questions and would like a tour or find out more information about the home, feel free to contact LTEC Director Matt Puckett at 217-732-4131, Extension 1282.

[Angela Reiners]