This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch sits quietly tucked away on 2.5 acres located on the southern end of Sand Creek Basin. The open kitchen features a large island and stainless appliances. The fireplace in the living room is inviting, but it may be the outside features that ultimately draw you to this family home. Whether it is the enclosed front porch or large deck surrounded by the large fenced yard or the 30 x 40 outbuilding or . .. the access/view to the lake! Take a look at this cozy home before it is gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
2.54 acresLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
13-mo. HWA Home Warranty! Over 2.5 acres gently slope through woods to Decatur lakefront property and Sand Creek portion of the southern end of Sand Creek basin. Located across from the Surf Club. Large island in open layout kitchen and dining area. Screened 12.6x10.3 patio. House is all electric. 30x40 outbuilding was built in 1985. Front deck. Double wide driveway. Well for outside watering with spigot at the house. Fireplace uses propane in portable tank. There is a propane furnace in the garage that also uses a portable tank; however, current owner has never used it, so buyer should verify condition.
Public Records
Feb 10, 2014
Sold
$125,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,160 (+0.3%)
$7,814 + $44,718
$52,532
2024
$3,151 (+8.0%)
$7,814 + $44,718
$52,532
2023
$2,919 (+5.6%)
$7,760 + $44,407
$52,167
2022
$2,764 (+5.7%)
$7,760 + $39,298
$47,058
2021
$2,615 (+3.5%)
$7,283 + $36,882
$44,165
2020
$2,528 (+2.3%)
$7,043 + $35,666
$42,709
2019
$2,471 (+4.9%)
$6,861 + $34,745
$41,606
2018
$2,356 (+2.0%)
$6,675 + $33,805
$40,480
2017
$2,310 (−0.5%)
$6,421 + $32,517
$38,938
2016
$2,322 (+5.6%)
$6,348 + $32,146
$38,494
2015
$2,200 (+5.5%)
$6,163 + $31,210
$37,373
2014
$2,086 (+0.8%)
$6,102 + $30,901
$37,003
2013
$2,070
$6,102 + $30,901
$37,003
Tax history for 3127 Sand Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,160 (+0.3%)
$7,814 + $44,718
$52,532
2024
$3,151 (+8.0%)
$7,814 + $44,718
$52,532
2023
$2,919 (+5.6%)
$7,760 + $44,407
$52,167
2022
$2,764 (+5.7%)
$7,760 + $39,298
$47,058
2021
$2,615 (+3.5%)
$7,283 + $36,882
$44,165
2020
$2,528 (+2.3%)
$7,043 + $35,666
$42,709
2019
$2,471 (+4.9%)
$6,861 + $34,745
$41,606
2018
$2,356 (+2.0%)
$6,675 + $33,805
$40,480
2017
$2,310 (−0.5%)
$6,421 + $32,517
$38,938
2016
$2,322 (+5.6%)
$6,348 + $32,146
$38,494
2015
$2,200 (+5.5%)
$6,163 + $31,210
$37,373
2014
$2,086 (+0.8%)
$6,102 + $30,901
$37,003
2013
$2,070
$6,102 + $30,901
$37,003
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,342
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
17-12-35-228-019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1342
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,342
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
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: Gravel
Lot Size : 2.54
Lot Size Area: 2.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.54
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,471
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
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: East on Grove Rd to south on Sand Creek Rd
Subdivision Name: Booker Estates
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-35-228-019
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 • 3.0mi
Mt Zion Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
6/10
Mt Zion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 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
$219,000 – $265,000
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