Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds896 sqft$58/sqft
5888 Public Rd, Macon, IL 62544
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$58/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sweet small town cottage sitting pretty on 2 treed lots. 2 car garage plus a storage shed for all your garden tools. Popular Meridian Schools, which offer a RCC Scholarship for qualifying students. Affordable pricing in a country like setting. Room sizes approximate, professional photos coming soon.Sweet small town cottage sitting pretty on 2 treed lots. 2 car garage plus a storage shed for all your garden tools. Popular Meridian Schools, which offer a RCC Scholarship for qualifying students. Affordable pricing in a country like setting. Room sizes approximate, professional photos coming soon.
  • Listed by: L Jeannie Mayfield 217.454.5326 jeannie@glendawilliamson.com • Glenda Williamson Realty
Listing closed: 01/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6256466

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$50,000

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

85.2%

Macon, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 5888 Public Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,361 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Subdivision Name: F Nientkers 3rd Sub
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.765158
  • Longitude: -89.051127
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 02-15-11-276-010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,361.00
  • 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: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Area: 0.42
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irreg
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 896.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 768.0
  • Building Area Total: 896.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding, 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, Other
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 16.0x13.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 16.0x11.0
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 14.0x12.0
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 13.0x12.0
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 12.0

Property History for 5888 Public Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928076164

$52,000
Jan 16, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256466

$52,000
Jan 9, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256466

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928076164

$52,000
01/16/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256466

$52,000
01/09/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256466

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

Public Records for 5888 Public Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,345Additions$16,534Total$19,879
Tax Record2025$1,355 ($113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt896 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningR-2CountyMACONAPN02-15-11-276-010

Schools near 5888 Public Road

This home is within Meridian Community Unit School District 15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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Nearby home values

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This home: 5888 Public Road, Macon, IL 62544
$52,000
2
896
18,295
1
1,238
14,250
$119,500
1
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