Total interior rebuild in 2014/15 from studs in. Everything new - roof, furnace, AC, water heater, electrical, plumbing, drywall, stainless kitchen appliances and cabinets, all flooring, interior and exterior paint. Kitchen has laminate counter tops and cherry cabinets with coffee finish and self closing doors and drawers. Great natural lighting with skylights in kitchen, laundry, master bedroom and great room. Great corner lot with trees, shrubs and flowers galore. Back yard needs no maintenance, totally natural landscape. Walk out basement and 12 x 18 workshop with private entrance at back of house. This home has received the Energy Star certificate for high efficiency energy cost savings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$82Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marcia Comerford• Area One Realtors LLC
Bought with Marcia Comerford• Area One Realtors LLC
Wonderful investment opportunity. Create the home of your dreams with this blank canvas. Interior of home has been removed to studs, ready to be rebuilt by new owner. Beautiful wooded lot overlooking creek. Finished product gives you a "like new", charming family home in quiet neighborhood. Close to shopping and schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,915 (+6.1%)
$7,614 + $35,333
$42,947
2024
$2,747 (+2.3%)
$7,614 + $35,333
$42,947
2023
$2,685 (−3.2%)
$7,098 + $32,278
$39,376
2022
$2,775 (+9.6%)
$6,847 + $31,135
$37,982
2021
$2,533 (−0.4%)
$6,233 + $31,282
$37,515
2020
$2,542 (+4.1%)
$5,917 + $29,696
$35,613
2019
$2,442 (+5.8%)
$5,699 + $28,601
$34,300
2018
$2,309 (−3.6%)
$5,643 + $28,318
$33,961
2017
$2,394 (+86.9%)
$5,966 + $27,008
$32,974
2016
$1,281 (+7.0%)
$6,187 + $16,934
$23,121
2015
$1,197 (+8.7%)
$6,078 + $16,635
$22,713
2014
$1,101 (−5.0%)
$6,018 + $16,470
$22,488
2013
$1,159
$6,244 + $17,089
$23,333
Tax history for 70 Sandcreek Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,915 (+6.1%)
$7,614 + $35,333
$42,947
2024
$2,747 (+2.3%)
$7,614 + $35,333
$42,947
2023
$2,685 (−3.2%)
$7,098 + $32,278
$39,376
2022
$2,775 (+9.6%)
$6,847 + $31,135
$37,982
2021
$2,533 (−0.4%)
$6,233 + $31,282
$37,515
2020
$2,542 (+4.1%)
$5,917 + $29,696
$35,613
2019
$2,442 (+5.8%)
$5,699 + $28,601
$34,300
2018
$2,309 (−3.6%)
$5,643 + $28,318
$33,961
2017
$2,394 (+86.9%)
$5,966 + $27,008
$32,974
2016
$1,281 (+7.0%)
$6,187 + $16,934
$23,121
2015
$1,197 (+8.7%)
$6,078 + $16,635
$22,713
2014
$1,101 (−5.0%)
$6,018 + $16,470
$22,488
2013
$1,159
$6,244 + $17,089
$23,333
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-26-179-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R3
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: Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2164
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,164
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
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: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.37
Lot Size Dimensions: 94 x 171
Lot Size Area: 0.37
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,197
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: South Shores
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Eisenhower
Location Information
Directions: South Shores Dr, right on Bayshore to right on Sandcreek. House on corner
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-26-179-011
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 • 0.3mi
4/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
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
$169,000 – $204,000
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