5879 Public Road

Closed 4/15/26
Closed 4/15/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$86,000
3 beds1,024 sqft$84/sqft
5879 Public Rd, Macon, IL 62544
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.74 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$84/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Bungalow nestled on a beautiful .74 acre piece of property in Meridian school District. Natural woodwork and French doors to the 3rd bedroom, or office if that meets your needs. Laundry has been moved to the main floor for convenience, the over sized dining room is large enough to feed a crowd. There is an over sized garage with a walk up loft for storage, some smaller sheds, and a garden spot with a pond. Hard to find home in a popular Meridian school district with possible RCC Scholarship...Charming Bungalow nestled on a beautiful .74 acre piece of property in Meridian school District. Natural woodwork and French doors to the 3rd bedroom, or office if that meets your needs. Laundry has been moved to the main floor for convenience, the over sized dining room is large enough to feed a crowd. There is an over sized garage with a walk up loft for storage, some smaller sheds, and a garden spot with a pond. Hard to find home in a popular Meridian school district with possible RCC Scholarship for qualifying students. Room sizes are approximate. Professional photos coming soon.
  • Listed by: L Jeannie Mayfield 217.454.5326 jeannie@glendawilliamson.com • Glenda Williamson Realty
Listing closed: 04/15/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6256463
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Property Information for 5879 Public Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,561 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: Moomey Bros Sub
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: M-1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.74 AC / 32,234 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.764749
  • Longitude: -89.050968
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 02-15-11-427-001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,561.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Meridian Dist 15
  • High School District: Meridian Dist 15
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Meridian Dist 15
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.74
  • Lot Size Area: 0.74
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irreg
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 32234.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1024.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 832.0
  • Building Area Total: 1024.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 16.0x16.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 16.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 11.0x11.0
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 15.0x11.0
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 18.0x16.0
  • Length: 18.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 12.0x10.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Dimensions: 11.0x10.0
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 5879 Public Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1937779439

$86,000—
Apr 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935738975

$86,000—
Apr 15, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256463

$86,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1937779439

$86,000
04/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935738975

$86,000
04/15/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256463

$86,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5879 Public Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,466Additions$29,449Total$33,915
Tax Record2025$1,562 ($130 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt976 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,234 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningM-1CountyMACONAPN02-15-11-427-001

Schools near 5879 Public Road

This home is within Meridian Community Unit School District 15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Meridian Intermediate School
Public - PK to 5
Meridian Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Meridian High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Meridian Intermediate School
PublicPK to 5

Meridian Middle School
Public6 to 8

Meridian High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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