Welcome to YOUR paradise! This almost 3 acre lot is ready to be built on in MTZ school district. The lot is fully accessible with the car/truck safe concrete bridge to the southeast corner of the lot. With trees and farm ground surrounding three out of four sides of this land you dream home can be private but still close to South Shores and Mt Zion for shopping. Don't miss out on this great property that includes a cabin on property.
Vacant landProperty Type
2 sq ftLot Size
$43,032Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sarah Edwards-Ludwick• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Looking for a beautiful setting to build a home? Maybe fish with the kids? Don't miss the opportunity to own a unique setting for your new home! 2.88 acres with 700 ft shed that has loft and kerosene heater. . Bridge over 12' deep, stocked pond. Bridge has concrete footings which can hold automobile weight. Lots of beautiful trees: white pine, white oak, red oak, river birch, cypress, etc. Would need septic, well, and propane. Parcel numbers 17-16-01-300-007 and 17-16-01-300-006 both included in sale and reflected in tax amount.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$799
$5,609 + $6,422
$12,031
2024
$799 (+2.2%)
$5,609 + $6,422
$12,031
2023
$782 (+3.7%)
$5,570 + $6,377
$11,947
2022
$754 (+4.9%)
$5,570 + $5,643
$11,213
2021
$719 (+2.8%)
$5,228 + $5,296
$10,524
2020
$699 (+1.6%)
$5,056 + $5,121
$10,177
2019
$688 (+4.2%)
$4,925 + $4,989
$9,914
2018
$660 (+1.8%)
$4,792 + $4,854
$9,646
2017
$649 (−0.6%)
$4,609 + $4,669
$9,278
2016
$652 (+5.1%)
$4,556 + $4,616
$9,172
2015
$621 (+6.3%)
$4,423 + $4,482
$8,905
2013
$584
$4,379 + $4,438
$8,817
Tax history for 1079 Elwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$799
$5,609 + $6,422
$12,031
2024
$799 (+2.2%)
$5,609 + $6,422
$12,031
2023
$782 (+3.7%)
$5,570 + $6,377
$11,947
2022
$754 (+4.9%)
$5,570 + $5,643
$11,213
2021
$719 (+2.8%)
$5,228 + $5,296
$10,524
2020
$699 (+1.6%)
$5,056 + $5,121
$10,177
2019
$688 (+4.2%)
$4,925 + $4,989
$9,914
2018
$660 (+1.8%)
$4,792 + $4,854
$9,646
2017
$649 (−0.6%)
$4,609 + $4,669
$9,278
2016
$652 (+5.1%)
$4,556 + $4,616
$9,172
2015
$621 (+6.3%)
$4,423 + $4,482
$8,905
2013
$584
$4,379 + $4,438
$8,817
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
135 ft.
Lot depth
465 ft.
Lot size
1.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1999
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
17-16-01-300-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 0
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 2.88
Lot Size Area: 2.88
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.88
Zoning: R-4
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $375
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: None
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Sewer: None
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
Middle Or Junior School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
High School District: Mt Zion Dist 3
Location Information
Directions: GPS 999 Elwin Rd, property entrance is next to this address. It's the driveway east of the neon tires that mark 999 Elwin Rd.
Subdivision Name: Gustins 17th Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.44 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-16-01-300-007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Mcgaughey Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Mt Zion Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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Mt Zion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$82,000 – $99,000
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