Nicely update home conveniently located in Fairway Estates next to South Side Country Club. Updates include kitchen, all 3 bathrooms, flooring and more! Plenty of room to spread out with main floor living room, Dining room and Kitchen. In the lower level you will find a large family room with wet bar, bonus room, utility room and 1/2 bath. The upper level offers 4 large bedrooms and 2 baths, including a master suite with full bath and 2 oversized closets. Not to mention the exterior offering a large fenced yard with covered deck for relaxing. Call your agent today to view this beautiful property.
Immaculate 4 bedroom tri-level. Great floor plan with large living room with door to huge covered deck, dining room leads to convenient kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and breakfast nook that over looks lower level family room. Huge stone wall encases the gas fireplace. Lower level also has wet bar, nice sized office and separate utility room. Master Bedroom has 2 oversized closets (1 walk-in) and full bath. This gorgeous home is just a block away from South Side Country Club--Pella Windows, High efficiency furnace and had new roof in 2015!
CIBR #5190990
Jun 7, 2013
Sold
$137,000
$56/sq ft
Apr 2, 2013
Listed
$144,900
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,236 (−2.4%)
$11,234 + $57,825
$69,059
2024
$6,389 (+4.2%)
$11,234 + $57,825
$69,059
2023
$6,129 (+2.7%)
$11,156 + $57,423
$68,579
2022
$5,966 (+6.9%)
$11,156 + $53,666
$64,822
2021
$5,581 (−2.5%)
$10,470 + $50,367
$60,837
2020
$5,724 (+5.7%)
$10,125 + $48,706
$58,831
2019
$5,413 (+5.9%)
$9,864 + $47,449
$57,313
2018
$5,112 (+2.1%)
$9,597 + $46,166
$55,763
2017
$5,007 (−0.4%)
$9,231 + $44,407
$53,638
2016
$5,029 (+7.0%)
$9,126 + $43,901
$53,027
2015
$4,699 (+8.9%)
$8,860 + $42,622
$51,482
2014
$4,315 (+14.9%)
$8,772 + $42,200
$50,972
2013
$3,755
$8,772 + $42,200
$50,972
Tax history for 1517 Cottage Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,236 (−2.4%)
$11,234 + $57,825
$69,059
2024
$6,389 (+4.2%)
$11,234 + $57,825
$69,059
2023
$6,129 (+2.7%)
$11,156 + $57,423
$68,579
2022
$5,966 (+6.9%)
$11,156 + $53,666
$64,822
2021
$5,581 (−2.5%)
$10,470 + $50,367
$60,837
2020
$5,724 (+5.7%)
$10,125 + $48,706
$58,831
2019
$5,413 (+5.9%)
$9,864 + $47,449
$57,313
2018
$5,112 (+2.1%)
$9,597 + $46,166
$55,763
2017
$5,007 (−0.4%)
$9,231 + $44,407
$53,638
2016
$5,029 (+7.0%)
$9,126 + $43,901
$53,027
2015
$4,699 (+8.9%)
$8,860 + $42,622
$51,482
2014
$4,315 (+14.9%)
$8,772 + $42,200
$50,972
2013
$3,755
$8,772 + $42,200
$50,972
*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
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,656
Year built
1975
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
17-12-33-130-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R1
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2447
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,667
Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.39
Lot Size Area: 0.39
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Zoning: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,129
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Fairway Estates
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,656
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-33-130-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
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Transit
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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