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7971 Mechanicsburg Rd, Springfield, IL 62707
About this home
Back on the Market!! Tenants have moved! Unique opportunity to own a Sangamon River compound! 2.33 Acres located in the popular Rochester School District! The main house has a spacious, updated kitchen with appliances. The finished lower level has much storage and living space with an outside access door. Enjoy the view of the river from the balcony! Large garage & Workshop shed for parking and projects! The rental house, 7967 M'Burg Rd, has 2-3 bedrooms w/newer furnace and water heater. There is a pathway down to the river for fishing or enjoyment! Inspections are welcome, but Homes, Septic, and Buildings are being Sold AS-IS. A little TLC will go a long way! Will not go VA or FHA (The 7977 M'Burg Rd. house (CA1037743) can be purchased separately.)

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Sale history for 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd
$143/sq ft
$215/sq ft
Tax history for 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Gravel, Private
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms (Total): 2
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathrooms (Half): 0
- Room 1 Information
- Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
- Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 1 Area: 1171
- Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
- Room 1 Type: Main Level
- Room 2 Information
- Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
- Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 2 Type: Upper Level
- Room 3 Information
- Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
- Room 3 Type: Lower Level
- Room 4 Information
- Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
- Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
- Room 4 Type: Basement
- Room 5 Information
- Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
- Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 5 Area: 676
- Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
- Room 5 Type: Additional Level
- Room 6 Information
- Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
- Room 6 Length: 10.1
- Room 6 Level: Main
- Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
- Room 6 Width: 13.1
- Room 7 Information
- Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
- Room 7 Length: 10.9
- Room 7 Level: Main
- Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
- Room 7 Width: 10.6
- Room 8 Information
- Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
- Room 8 Length: 27
- Room 8 Level: Main
- Room 8 Type: Living Room
- Room 8 Width: 14.1
- Room 9 Information
- Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
- Room 9 Length: 33.1
- Room 9 Level: Basement
- Room 9 Type: Family Room
- Room 9 Width: 12.7
- Room 10 Information
- Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Room 10 Length: 17.7
- Room 10 Level: Main
- Room 10 Type: Kitchen
- Room 10 Width: 13.11
- Room 11 Information
- Room 11 Level: Basement
- Room 11 Type: Laundry
- Room 12 Information
- Room 12Flooring: Laminate
- Room 12 Description: Sunroom
- Room 12 Length: 15
- Room 12 Level: Main
- Room 12 Type: Additional Room
- Room 12 Width: 11.7
- Room 13 Information
- Room 13 Flooring: Carpet
- Room 13 Description: Bonus
- Room 13 Length: 12.4
- Room 13 Level: Basement
- Room 13 Type: Additional Room 2
- Room 13 Width: 11.3
- Room 14 Information
- Room 14 Full Bathrooms: 0
- Room 14 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 14 Type: Third Floor
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement: None
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
- Property Type
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Features
- Shed(s)
- Roof: Shingle
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Zoning: AG
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Dead End Street, River View, Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 2.33
- Lot Size Dimensions: 540.84 x 178.67
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Private Road, Shared
- Zoning: AG
- Building Information
- Is New Construction: No
- Building Area Total: 1171
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: 1331
- Tax Legal Description: Sidener Sub. W 178.67' L5
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
- School Information
- High School: Rochester District #3A
- Location Information
- Directions: East on Mechanicsburg Rd to 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd. (about 4 miles) Property on left. This house is at the end of the driveway.
- Subdivision Name: None
- MLS Area Minor: Brcly,Dwsn,Rivrtn,Spldng
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 2.36 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Sangamon County
- APN: 15260400019
Other
- Listing Information
- MLS Area Minor: Brcly,Dwsn,Rivrtn,Spldng
- Standard Status: Closed
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1171
- Building Area Total: 1171
- Year Built: 1975
Around this home
Schools
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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