BEAUTIFUL CURB APPEAL on this South Shores ranch with new siding, replaced windows, new lighting fixtures & MUCH MORE to love! Step inside to this this bright home with hardwood throughout the entire main floor, including the kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy the newly updated white kitchen with sliding barn door to the finished basement and a lovely screened in porch, overlooking the fenced backyard. Downstairs there is a large family room and additional bonus room which could serve as a bedroom. This home has a poured wall foundation, new furnace, central air and water heater! Check out this well cared for home before it’s gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$95Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tasha Cohen• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with James Rade• MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES ILLINOIS
Sharp South Shores ranch! Quick possession! Breakfast bar in kitchen. All window treatments stay. Nice screened porch plus a patio! Work bench & wood shelves in shop area. Updates include insulation in walls ('06) & ceiling ('09), roof ('09), windows ('06), garage door ('11), bath exhaust fans. Please note no exemptions currently on property taxes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$733 (−64.8%)
$3,460 + $13,314
$16,774
2017
$2,083 (−1.9%)
$2,670 + $16,697
$19,367
2016
$2,122 (+51.3%)
$2,769 + $17,318
$20,087
2015
$1,403 (+8.1%)
$2,720 + $17,012
$19,732
2014
$1,298 (−3.2%)
$2,693 + $16,844
$19,537
2013
$1,341
$2,794 + $17,477
$20,271
Tax history for 8 6th Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$733 (−64.8%)
$3,460 + $13,314
$16,774
2017
$2,083 (−1.9%)
$2,670 + $16,697
$19,367
2016
$2,122 (+51.3%)
$2,769 + $17,318
$20,087
2015
$1,403 (+8.1%)
$2,720 + $17,012
$19,732
2014
$1,298 (−3.2%)
$2,693 + $16,844
$19,537
2013
$1,341
$2,794 + $17,477
$20,271
*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
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-22-480-008
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Patio, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1323
Above Grade Finished Area: 864
Below Grade Finished Area: 459
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 : 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Zoning: RES
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
Directions: Route 51/Main St. to ‘South Shores’ area to S. Franklin St. to right (west) on Third Dr to left onto Sixth Dr
Subdivision Name: South Shores 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-22-480-008
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 • 0.7mi
4/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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 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
$120,000 – $146,000
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