$247,000
PENDING $5K PRICE DROP

7971 Mechanicsburg Rd Unit 1 Springfield, IL 62712

Estimated payment $1,454/month

Total Views 10,718
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,171 Sq Ft
$211 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River View
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Rochester High School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

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.)

Listing Agent

SHERRY WASHBURN

Keller Williams Capital Brokerage Phone: 217-341-8857 License #475127858 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Keller Williams Capital

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,331

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 2.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 540.84 x 178.67
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,171 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • River Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Rochester District #3A High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15260400018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,331

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 210.93
  • Attribution Contact: Home: 217-341-8857
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1171
  • KitchenDining: Eat-In Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Waterfront, Wooded, River View, Dead End Street
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Private Road, Shared
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School: Rochester District #3A

Lot Info

  • Zoning: AG
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.33
  • Lot Size: 540.84 x 178.67
  • Parcel #: 15260400018

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1331
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied,Senior Freeze,Senior Homestead

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $1,332 $66,641 $10,744 $55,897
2023 $1,376 $61,642 $9,938 $51,704
2022 $1,404 $57,374 $9,250 $48,124
2021 $1,410 $54,977 $8,864 $46,113
2020 $1,401 $54,622 $8,807 $45,815
2019 $1,367 $54,378 $8,768 $45,610
2018 $1,382 $53,369 $8,605 $44,764
2017 $1,380 $51,900 $8,368 $43,532
2016 $1,388 $50,305 $8,111 $42,194
2015 $1,397 $48,911 $7,886 $41,025
2014 $1,398 $48,146 $7,763 $40,383
2013 $1,392 $48,598 $7,836 $40,762
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Sale $247,000 -2.0% $211 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Off Market $252,000 -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $252,000 -- $215 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1037748

RMLS Alliance

APN: 15-26.0-400-018

Illinois Sangamon County Springfield 62707

7971 Mechanicsburg Rd Unit 1, Springfield, IL

This home is located at 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd Unit 1, Springfield, IL 62712 and is currently priced at $247,000, approximately $210 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 7971 Mechanicsburg Rd Unit 1 is a home located in Sangamon County with nearby schools including Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School, Rochester Intermediate School, and Rochester Elementary School.

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