8527 Sawyer Rd Decatur, IL 62526
Property details
About 8527 Sawyer Rd
Charming Country Home in Maroa-Forsyth School District and very close to the newer grade school Nestled on 3 acres of peaceful countryside, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern amenities. Spacious 1,300 sq. ft. deck, ideal for outdoor entertaining and relaxing Massive 36x56 ft. shed with a concrete floor, offering ample storage space for all your tools and equipment Geothermal HVAC system for energy-efficient heating and cooling Generac generator to keep you powered during outages Underground pet containment fence to keep your furry friends safe and secure Reverse osmosis water filtration system, plus water softener located in the garage for easy filling New shingles installed just last summer for added durability This property is priced over $15,000 below appraisal, making it an incredible value. Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Purifier
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Geothermal
- Cooling: Geothermal
- List Price: $444,900
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,653
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Route 51 north through Forsyth, Right on Illiniwik (County 20), Left on Sawyer road after grade school, mile down road on left side.
- Year Built: 1989
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 3 Acres
- MLS Number: 6250749
- MLS Name: CentralIL
- Office Name: Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
- Office Phone: (217) 450-8500
- Office Email: timvieweg@viewegrealestate.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2020 | Home Sold | $315,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,269 | $6,653 |
| 2022 | $87,432 | $6,176 |
| 2021 | $81,753 | $5,714 |
| 2020 | $80,062 | $5,375 |
| 2019 | $80,062 | $5,375 |
| 2018 | $80,635 | $5,289 |
| 2017 | $80,274 | $5,314 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•641 E Shafer St
5
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.7 mi
•400 W South St
1
Parsons Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.8 mi
•3591 N MacArthur Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $90,492. Typical income of Decatur, IL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Skiing/snowboarding
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NASCAR
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BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Dollar General
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Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
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Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
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Oldies
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Frequently asked questions
About 8527 Sawyer Rd
The listing price of 8527 Sawyer Rd property is $444,900.
The property 8527 Sawyer Rd is a house located in Decatur, Illinois, 62526.
Active Listing: 8527 Sawyer Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8527 Sawyer Rd are: Maroa-Forsyth Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Argenta-Oreana Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Parsons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Stephen Decatur Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Maroa-Forsyth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Robertson Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Argenta-Oreana High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Warrensburg-Latham High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,653 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 11, 2020 for $315,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 8527 Sawyer Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 8527 Sawyer Rd is 1989.
This home is located at 8527 Sawyer Rd in Decatur, IL and zip code 62526. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $444,900.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Decatur, IL there were more than 27 sold above asking price, over 41 sold below and more than 32 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Decatur, IL between April and May 2025 increased by 5.3%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 19 days, the median list price was $125,090.