8045 North U S Route 51

Closed 2/25/25
Closed 2/25/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$145,000
3 beds2,033 sqft
8045 N U S Route 51, Decatur, IL 62526
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$71/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

100 Years young this all brick Craftsman 2 story just a mile and a half North of Forsyth, has pleasures galore awaiting a new owner. Enter off of the large covered front porch into a spacious living room adorned with massive crown molding, natural woodwork, a fireplace with built ins and glass doors opening into the dining room. There is an office off of the kitchen for convenience. A nice sized eat in kitchen with lots of cabinets and storage. Additionally the kitchen has a dumb waiter and wireless...100 Years young this all brick Craftsman 2 story just a mile and a half North of Forsyth, has pleasures galore awaiting a new owner. Enter off of the large covered front porch into a spacious living room adorned with massive crown molding, natural woodwork, a fireplace with built ins and glass doors opening into the dining room. There is an office off of the kitchen for convenience. A nice sized eat in kitchen with lots of cabinets and storage. Additionally the kitchen has a dumb waiter and wireless intercom from original build. Upstairs is a full bath and three large bedrooms with closets and a convenient laundry chute. There is a newer hot water furnace and updated electrical breaker panel. The pool table in the basement stays. Step outside the back kitchen door into a glassed, 160 sf screened porch. the two garages offer ample auto storage and are a mechanics dream. Level .85 acre lot for easy maintenances. Read agent remarks before going into garages.
  • Listed by: Robert Sparks 217.201.0235 bsparky1956@gmail.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 02/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6247504

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$150,000

Avg days on market

77

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Decatur, IL

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Property Information for 8045 North U S Route 51

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,808 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: US RT 51 NORTH OF FORSYTH
  • Latitude: 39.947127
  • Longitude: -88.956101
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 07-07-10-200-001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,808.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
  • High School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.85
  • Lot Size Area: 0.85
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 185X181
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 37026.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2033.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1179.0
  • Building Area Total: 2033.0
  • Living Area: 2033.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Office

Property History for 8045 North U S Route 51

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247504

$145,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247504

—
Jan 22, 2025

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247504

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247504

$145,000
02/04/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247504

—
01/22/2025

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247504

—

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Schools near 8045 North U S Route 51

This home is within Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Public - PK to 5
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Decatur Christian School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
PublicPK to 5

Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Decatur Christian School
PrivatePK 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8045 North U S Route 51, Decatur, IL 62526
$145,000
3
2,033
37,026
8045 Highway 51, Decatur, IL 62526
$150,000
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1
1,178
37,026
8052 Highway 51, Decatur, IL 62526
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1
1,568
71,874
7689 North Route 51, Decatur, IL 62526
$132,500
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174,240
7689 Highway 51, Decatur, IL 62526
$132,450
3
2,136
172,497
8637 Highway 51, Decatur, IL 62526
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2
1,024
6,751,800

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