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$71/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.
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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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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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

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

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

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