Absolutely gorgeous cottage at southside with a handsome deck overlooking the beautiful lake! Loving care and a sharp eye has transformed this one time lake cottage to a spectacular showplace! A double sided stone woodburning fireplace with gas starter splits the Kitchen and the Living room. There is a large main bath with walk-in master closet. Th kitchen is custom with Soapstone countertops and stainless appliances. This home has a lower walk-out level to a patio with a "2nd bedroom" or office with an additional bath. The exterior is hardy plank and is set off by the immaculate landscaping and lawn care. This one is unbelievably impeccable!! Homeowner has golf cart shed with workbench area that matches the house, closest to the main road and a two-car white garage next to it. Just appraised in March 2014 for $160,000!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Sexton• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Bradley Godden• Glenda Williamson Realty
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,124
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
17-12-28-376-030
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Other, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Other
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,060
Below Grade Finished Area: 281
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Other
Road Surface Type: Other
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,664
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Enterprise
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: South Taylor avenue to right on Cottage into Southside Country Club. First half circle on the right.
Subdivision Name: Southside Country Club
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,124
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-28-376-030
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 • 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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
3/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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