Wonderful South Shores cottage tucked back off the road. Surrounded by tree line for plenty of privacy and the perfect entertaining deck that overlooks the creek and woods. Extra storage in shed around back and fenced in area for the furry family member. Solid surface tops in kitchen, new windows, many updates throughout and the appliances stay(including the NEW washer & dryer). This home is sure to go quick!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Vieweg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
South Shores cottage tucked back in the woods. This 3 bedroom home has a deck that overlooks creek & woods. Extra storage in shed around back & fenced in portion for the furry family member. Solid surface tops in kitchen, new windows, Garage opener & so much more! Appliances stay! This one will go quick!Broker owned/Company listing
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11565109
Aug 3, 2004
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,053 (+5.5%)
$7,143 + $20,860
$28,003
2024
$1,946 (+2.0%)
$7,143 + $20,860
$28,003
2023
$1,909 (+9.5%)
$6,659 + $19,446
$26,105
2022
$1,743 (+9.1%)
$6,423 + $18,758
$25,181
2021
$1,597 (−0.6%)
$5,847 + $16,824
$22,671
2020
$1,607 (+58.7%)
$5,551 + $15,971
$21,522
2019
$1,013 (−30.2%)
$5,346 + $15,382
$20,728
2018
$1,451 (−21.6%)
$5,293 + $15,230
$20,523
2017
$1,853 (−1.9%)
$4,054 + $13,172
$17,226
2016
$1,888 (+5.3%)
$4,204 + $13,662
$17,866
2015
$1,793 (+6.1%)
$4,130 + $13,420
$17,550
2014
$1,691 (+156.2%)
$4,089 + $13,287
$17,376
2013
$660
$4,243 + $13,786
$18,029
Tax history for 1 Ford Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,053 (+5.5%)
$7,143 + $20,860
$28,003
2024
$1,946 (+2.0%)
$7,143 + $20,860
$28,003
2023
$1,909 (+9.5%)
$6,659 + $19,446
$26,105
2022
$1,743 (+9.1%)
$6,423 + $18,758
$25,181
2021
$1,597 (−0.6%)
$5,847 + $16,824
$22,671
2020
$1,607 (+58.7%)
$5,551 + $15,971
$21,522
2019
$1,013 (−30.2%)
$5,346 + $15,382
$20,728
2018
$1,451 (−21.6%)
$5,293 + $15,230
$20,523
2017
$1,853 (−1.9%)
$4,054 + $13,172
$17,226
2016
$1,888 (+5.3%)
$4,204 + $13,662
$17,866
2015
$1,793 (+6.1%)
$4,130 + $13,420
$17,550
2014
$1,691 (+156.2%)
$4,089 + $13,287
$17,376
2013
$660
$4,243 + $13,786
$18,029
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-22-456-032
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 960
Above Grade Finished Area: 960
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size : 0.42
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,454.66
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: South Shores
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: S Franklin to 3rd Drive, Follow around to Ford Drive OR S Shores Drive to Enlow and follow Enlow to Ford.
Subdivision Name: South Shores 4th Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-22-456-032
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$106,000 – $128,000
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