If you are looking for a ranch home in MTZ schools on some land then you are in luck! This large 3 bed 2.5 bath ranch has been freshly painted and ready for the new owners! Sunroom leads to back deck and above ground pool - a summertime paradise! You will love the location with it backing up to the conservation district with access to the Sand Creek trails from the back yard. It's hard to find a home like this in the MTZ school district for under $200k! Roof ~11 years old; HVAC & water heater ~1997.
Ranch on 2+ acres in Mt Zion school district. 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Forest preserve on 2 sides. 14 x 18 sun porch and an above ground pool. Replacement windows. Roof is 10 years old.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,204 (−0.7%)
$7,747 + $62,838
$70,585
2024
$3,228 (−13.1%)
$7,747 + $62,838
$70,585
2023
$3,713 (+4.2%)
$7,693 + $62,401
$70,094
2022
$3,562 (+5.5%)
$7,693 + $51,571
$59,264
2021
$3,376 (+3.2%)
$7,220 + $48,401
$55,621
2020
$3,271 (+2.0%)
$6,982 + $46,805
$53,787
2019
$3,208 (+44.3%)
$6,802 + $45,597
$52,399
2018
$2,223 (+0.8%)
$6,618 + $44,364
$50,982
2017
$2,205 (−0.8%)
$6,366 + $42,674
$49,040
2016
$2,222 (+2.0%)
$6,294 + $42,188
$48,482
2015
$2,179 (+4.4%)
$6,111 + $40,959
$47,070
2014
$2,088 (+0.8%)
$6,050 + $40,553
$46,603
2013
$2,072
$6,050 + $40,553
$46,603
Tax history for 3965 Sand Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,204 (−0.7%)
$7,747 + $62,838
$70,585
2024
$3,228 (−13.1%)
$7,747 + $62,838
$70,585
2023
$3,713 (+4.2%)
$7,693 + $62,401
$70,094
2022
$3,562 (+5.5%)
$7,693 + $51,571
$59,264
2021
$3,376 (+3.2%)
$7,220 + $48,401
$55,621
2020
$3,271 (+2.0%)
$6,982 + $46,805
$53,787
2019
$3,208 (+44.3%)
$6,802 + $45,597
$52,399
2018
$2,223 (+0.8%)
$6,618 + $44,364
$50,982
2017
$2,205 (−0.8%)
$6,366 + $42,674
$49,040
2016
$2,222 (+2.0%)
$6,294 + $42,188
$48,482
2015
$2,179 (+4.4%)
$6,111 + $40,959
$47,070
2014
$2,088 (+0.8%)
$6,050 + $40,553
$46,603
2013
$2,072
$6,050 + $40,553
$46,603
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,628
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
17-16-01-100-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
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
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Above Ground
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1656
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,656
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
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 : 2.07
Lot Size Area: 2.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.07
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,207
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: E Grove Rd to Sand Creek or Elwin blacktop on Walmsley to left on Sand Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,628
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-16-01-100-011
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 • 2.5mi
Mt Zion Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Mt Zion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
$269,000 – $325,000
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