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Last Sold Price
958,320 Lot Size22 Acres
8963 Mechanicsburg Rd, Dawson, IL 62520
LandProperty Type
22 acresLot Size
1965Year Built

Description

Looking for ground you can hunt on? Play on? Mini-farm? Ride 4 wheelers? Dirt bikes? Huge garden? Maybe have a horse. This is it! 22 acres, approx 7 tillable, 2 acres of yard and 13 acres of woods. Lots of nice trees, wildlife and the elusive morel..... There is a house that needs a lot of work if you're looking for a project. Includes two small morton buildings, one used as a barn and a detached separate living quarters that would be great for a hobby - wood working, band practice, car hobbies,...Looking for ground you can hunt on? Play on? Mini-farm? Ride 4 wheelers? Dirt bikes? Huge garden? Maybe have a horse. This is it! 22 acres, approx 7 tillable, 2 acres of yard and 13 acres of woods. Lots of nice trees, wildlife and the elusive morel..... There is a house that needs a lot of work if you're looking for a project. Includes two small morton buildings, one used as a barn and a detached separate living quarters that would be great for a hobby - wood working, band practice, car hobbies, etc etc City water, natural gas and propane. Beautiful building site if that's what you're looking for. Plat available, aerial photos available ASAP! Inspections welcome however sold AS-IS.
  • Listed by: Tina Davidson 217.787.7000 Tina@TinasListings.com • The Real Estate Group Inc.
Listing closed: 07/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA999479

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Median sold price

$287,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 8963 Mechanicsburg Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,415 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Farm
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 22.00 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dawson
  • County Or Parish: Sangamon
  • Directions: I-72 E to Camp Butler exit, Right towards Mechanicsburg, 2nd house after Clear Creek on North side.
  • Latitude: 39.8030767323121
  • Longitude: -89.4846192037048
  • MLSArea Minor: Buffalo, Illiopolis, Mechanics
  • Postal Code: 62520-3343
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Township: Clearlake
  • Zoning: Agricultural
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15250400032
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Mandatory Assoc Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Assoc Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,415
  • Tax Legal Description: PT SE1/4 SE1/4 25-16-4
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • High School: Tri-City District #1
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1.0
  • Cultivated Area: 7.0
  • Living Area: 1.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Agricultural, Creek, Fruit Trees, Pasture/Partial, Trees-Moderate
  • Lot Size Acres: 22.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 22 Acres
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Below Grade Area: 1
  • Principal Meridian: 1
  • Section: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Wooded Area: 13.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Other, Public, Lift Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Propane
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Exterior Features: Barn(s), Garage, Residence
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Range: 1

Property History for 8963 Mechanicsburg Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA999480

$250,000—
Jul 27, 2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA999479

$250,000—
Jul 20, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1394356789

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA999480

$250,000
07/27/2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA999479

$250,000
07/20/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1394356789

$250,000

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Public Records for 8963 Mechanicsburg Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,711Additions$34,534Total$42,245
Tax Record2025$2,190 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleMiscellaneousZoningR1CountySANGAMONAPN15-25.0-400-050

Schools near 8963 Mechanicsburg Road

This home is within Tri City Community Unit School District 1.
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School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tri-City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tri-City Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Tri-City High School
Public9 to 12

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