$359,900
$8K PRICE DROP

5244 Yavapai Dr Forsyth, IL 62535

Forsyth Area

Estimated payment $2,504/month

Total Views 12,578
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,151 Sq Ft
$87 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Workshop
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Welcome to this huge custom home in M/F School District—offering space, character, and incredible indoor-outdoor living. The heart of the home is the custom kitchen, featuring a large island, quartz countertops, cabinet pull-outs, and abundant storage—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level flows seamlessly with spacious living and dining areas, each with French doors that open to a 3-season room stretching across the back of the home. Upstairs, the primary suite offers hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, crown molding, and a private deck—ideal for morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. The en-suite bath includes quartz countertops, a jetted tub, and a multi-nozzle walk-in shower for a true spa-like feel. Additional upper-level space includes a versatile bedroom or flex room with built-ins, perfect for a playroom, office, or craft space. The walk-out lower level expands your living space with a large family room featuring a fireplace, built-ins, wet bar, and access to the outdoor entertaining area. You’ll also find a 4th bedroom, office/den, and plenty of natural light from bay windows. Step outside to a truly special backyard—previously featured on a garden tour—with mature landscaping, a garden cottage, fire pit, multiple seating areas, and a built-in outdoor kitchen. It’s a private retreat designed for relaxing or hosting. Additional highlights include a radon mitigation system, 3 HVAC systems (one for each level), 2 water heaters, whole house generator, ample storage. Home has been pre-inspected for buyer convenience.

Listing Agent

The Key Team .

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471021128 Listed on: 04/17/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 23,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 170x140
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Irrigation

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Montezuma Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-07-22-180-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,519

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.55 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2360.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size: 170x140
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Subdivision Name: Montezuma
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Architectural Style: Tri-Level
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1053.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Shed, Workshop
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Fencing: Pet Fence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Four Season

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23800.0
  • Parcel #: 07-07-22-180-010
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6519.0

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,944 $97,914 $10,637 $87,277
2024 $6,519 $91,449 $9,935 $81,514
2023 $6,125 $84,068 $9,133 $74,935
2022 $5,696 $77,969 $8,470 $69,499
2021 $5,302 $72,905 $7,920 $64,985
2020 $4,993 $71,398 $7,756 $63,642
2019 $4,993 $71,398 $7,756 $63,642
2018 $4,584 $71,908 $7,811 $64,097
2017 $5,255 $81,142 $8,185 $72,957
2016 $5,327 $81,338 $8,205 $73,133
2015 $5,157 $80,374 $8,108 $72,266
2014 $5,041 $80,374 $8,108 $72,266
2013 $4,811 $76,228 $7,690 $68,538
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2026 07/21/26 Price Changed $359,900 -2.1% $87 / Sq Ft
04/17/2026 04/17/26 For Sale $367,500 +27.6% $89 / Sq Ft
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Sold $287,900 -0.7% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/12/2018 04/12/18 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2018 03/23/18 For Sale $289,900 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $318,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $288,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $259,110 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 6257985

APN: 07-07-22-180-010

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