Rare 5-acre country property in the Maroa-Forsyth School District! This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers open-concept living with an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, gas stove, and stainless/black appliances. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and remodeled private bath. This property is ideal for hobby farming or horse enthusiasts with a 4-stall barn, two large fenced pastures, fencing for animals, and a charming chicken coop. A 1,500 sqft metal outbuilding provides abundant storage, workshop space, or covered parking possibilities. Additional features include main-floor laundry, enclosed rear porch, partial basement storm shelter, HVAC (2019), and a new sidewalk and steps leading to the new covered front porch. Owners have remodeled the barn, created pastures with fencing, added chicken coops, a shed and a play area. This home has been lovingly cared for and is now ready for it's next chapter with new owners!
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Market trends in 61756, IL
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
102.2%
0.9% MoM
Median sale price
$152K
$1K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
21 days MoM
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Est. $2,185 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 12970 Sawyer Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6258930
Jul 30, 2026
Sold
$300,000
$197/sq ft
Jun 28, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2026
Relisted
—
May 31, 2026
Contingent
—
May 30, 2026
Listed
$299,900
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 2019
Sold
$194,833
$128/sq ft
CIBR #6194027
Aug 2, 2019
Sold
$194,500
$128/sq ft
Jun 24, 2019
Listed
$194,500
$128/sq ft
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Drive down the tree lined lane to this Turn of the Century Farm house that has been totally redone! New Flooring, drywall, baths, windows, doors, lovely new kitchen with granite counter top & roof, 2016. 1500 Sq Ft Shed, one third is concrete floor, room for 3 cars and an old barn, 42X32. 2 areas fenced for pasture. Enclosed porch at back for extra storage. Sellers started remodeling when they found out there were transferred. This is almost a new house inside!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,540 (+2.0%)
$12,598 + $27,254
$39,852
2024
$2,491 (+7.4%)
$12,598 + $27,254
$39,852
2023
$2,320 (+6.9%)
$12,368 + $26,756
$39,124
2022
$2,171 (+4.2%)
$11,492 + $24,862
$36,354
2021
$2,083 (+4.0%)
$10,664 + $23,072
$33,736
2020
$2,004 (+7.6%)
$10,296 + $22,277
$32,573
2019
$1,863 (+5.8%)
$10,049 + $21,742
$31,791
2018
$1,761 (−5.9%)
$9,703 + $20,993
$30,696
2017
$1,872 (−0.5%)
$9,473 + $20,495
$29,968
2016
$1,881 (+6.6%)
$9,502 + $20,556
$30,058
2015
$1,765 (+2.7%)
$9,225 + $19,957
$29,182
2014
$1,719 (+1.6%)
$9,134 + $19,759
$28,893
2013
$1,693
$9,134 + $19,759
$28,893
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
10-02-13-300-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Carport
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1520
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,520
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 5
Lot Size Area: 5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,540
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
Elementary School: Maroa-Forsyth
Middle Or Junior School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
Middle Or Junior School: Maroa-Forsyth
High School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
High School: Maroa-Forsyth
Location Information
Directions: Rte 51 to east on School Rd, north on Sawyer Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 10-02-13-300-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
7/10
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
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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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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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Historical weather
Maroa, IL • 61756
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $339,000
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