"Real Experience...
Real Results"

 

Phone: (217) 824-HOME (4663)
421A Springfield Road
Taylorville, Illinois 62568

217-824-4657 fax

  LICENSED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

 

 

 

                    Marie Bard
                    Broker/Owner              


                  CRS, GRI, ABR,SFR

                      827-2323

      mbard2@newwavecomm.net

 

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Malia Hepburn
   Managing Broker

Broker/Owner
      ABR, GRI,SFR

820-4663

hepburn@consolidated.net 


Introducing the Professional Staff of Bard-Hepburn Real Estate...



Ruth Weiser
Broker/GRI

Over 35 years
of experience

825-7604

Jennifer Ford
Realtor, AHS

jford@consolidated.net
Over 25 years
of experience

825-8181



Joan Cornell
Realtor

       Over 30 years
       of experience

825-5222



Kathy Smith, ABR,SFR
Realtor


Serving the
Taylorville Community

 

824-2727



Mike Durbin

Serving all of Christian

County

827-4838

Durb52@newwavecomm.net



Randy Richardson

Serving all of

Christian County

820-1684

 

randy@christian

countyhomes.com

 

 

 

Jennifer Franklin

Serving
Christian County

Jennifer.franklin@

hotmail.com

217-825-7433

 



Sharon Wirey
Realtor


Serving Stonington
and Christian County

825-9019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homes For Sale:

Three and Four Bedrooms:

NEW LISTING:  720 Samuel, Kenton Addition –It won’t last long…. All brick ranch in excellent condition in superb neighbhood. 3 bedrooms, bath and a half (half bath has been redone). Family room, utility room. Roof and furnace in ’04, water heater in ’05.  Wiring updated.  Fenced back yard with lovely burm and strawberry bed.  Nice patio. Lots of storage.  Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663. View this home

NEW LISTING:  11 Crescent Drive – North side Bertinetti – Lovely ranch home with 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, semi-open floor plan consists of living room with fireplace, chefs kitchen with double convention wall ovens, Viking cook top, microwave, warming drawer and wine rack.  Eating area off kitchen is accessible to hearth room with fireplace and living room.  Master bedroom suite with large walk in closet, lots of natural lights from windows, master bath with double vanities, whirlpool tub and separate shower.  Two more bedrooms and a hall bath plus a main floor laundry room with half bath complete the main level.  Finished lower level consists of a family room, office, bedroom, full bath and large storage area.  Great three car attached garage and an extra large 150 x 180 landscaped lot.  Call Sharon Wirey at 825-9010.  View this home

OPEN HOUSE, SUN. AUG. 29 FROM 1-2:30 -NEW LISTING:  417 N. Maxwell – Move in ready 3 bedroom ranch on nicely landscaped fenced lot. Nice sized living room, separate dining area. Windows give lots of natural lighting.  Updated water heater, electrical box.  Fresh paint and carpeting and flooring.  Newer roof on house and garage… Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181 for your appointment.  View this home

NEW LISTING:  375 W. Temple, Mt. Auburn – 3 bedroom ranch on large lot.  Finished basement has 2 additional bedrooms and a large family room.  Main floor has living/dining/kitchen plus 3 bedrooms and 1 bath.  Call Ruth Weiser for more details or a private showing at 825-7604.  View this home

  3604 Cynthia Court, Timberlake Subdivision – Contemporary 1 ½ story home with vaulted ceilings.  Three bedrooms and two full baths.  Large lot with fenced back yard.  Great view of the lake.  Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663 for a private showing.  View this house

SOLD PENDING…NEW LISTING:  126 Hickory, Kincaid – Great room highlights this 9 year old ranch in newer subdivision at the edge of town.  Laminate flooring in kitchen and great room.  Wood deck overlooks privacy fenced back yard.  Floored storage over garage with pull down ladder.  Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663.  View this home

SOLD PENDING…NEW LISTING:  523 W. AdamsComfy cozy 3 bedroom bungalow on corner lot with tasteful landscaping.   Established residential neighborhood.   Newer roof, guttering and storm doors.  Eat-in kitchen.  Detached garage.  Upper $60’s.  Call Malia Hepburn for a private showing. View this home

PRICE REDUCED:   227 Richmond – Loads of character and a beautifully landscaped yard enhance this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home.  Features 2 woodburning fireplaces, living, dining & family room.  New kitchen in ’09 with maple cabinets & oak floors.  Lots of storage and many other updates.  Located on two lots.  A must see!  Call Kathy Smith at 802-6108 or 824-2727.  View this home

 22 DALBEY PLACE – Lovely newer two story home on quiet cul-de-sac within city limits.  Enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard which backs up to woods from the deck.  Extra lot is included.  Family room in basement.  Sunken living room with fireplace.  Quality throughout.  2 car attached and 2 car detached garages.  Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663. for your private showing. View this home

  311 E. Park – Updated Early American merges with a contemporary newer addition.  2500 sq. ft. with w/4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths.  Cathedral ceilings and architectural designs in the addition blend with the character and charm of the home.  Many unique touches.  2 nice outdoor living space to enjoy the spacious park like setting. Contact Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this home

  709 N. PineCity Park Addition –This is a real fooler! Nice ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one is handicapped accessible), nice size family room addition.  Good sized kitchen with plenty of cabinets.  Lots of closet space.  Call Marie Bard at 827-2323 for more information.  View this home

   505 E. Esther –It’s bigger inside than it looks!!! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home boast 1,262 sq. ft. with a 22 x 12.3 living room, brand new kitchen with range hood and dishwasher.  Tile floors in the kitchen and both bathrooms!  All new carpeting and paint plus some new drywall.  Corner lot within walking distance to schools, shopping and medical facilities.  Move in ready.  Updated roof, windows, siding and mechanicals.  A great buy at $74,900.  Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this home

PRICE REDUCED TO $68,900 - 921 E. Stevenson – Nice bungalow with updated wiring, fenced in back yard and nice fresh paint.  3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, garage, basement and fenced back yard.  Call Marie Bard at 827-2323.  View this home

SOLD PENDING…NEW LISTING:  722 E. Oak –Lots of character and good lines in this 3 bedroom bungalow with updated windows, siding & roof. Original woodwork.   Newer deck and exterior storm windows.  Living, dining & kitchen with enclosed back porch with utility room.  Basement and 2 detached car.  $72,900.  Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this home

 216 S. Vollentine – Nice ranch on a spacious 75 x 130 corner lot.  Large living room and nice kitchen with huge eating area.  3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 ½ car attached garage.  17 x 19.5 basement family room.  $95,900.  Call Marie Bard at 827-232 for your appointment to view.  View this home

SOLD AND CLOSED...PRICE REDUCED TO $114,000  1208 Brown Court – Spacious ranch offer almost 1800 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room or family room, kitchen with dining area adjoins either a room to use as living or a formal dining.  Huge fenced in back yard with shed and 1 car attached garage with carport.  Lots of storage inside and out.  Call Kathy Smith at 824-2727 or 802-6108.  View this home

  408 W. North, Stonington – 3 or 4 bedroom one and a half story home with newer windows, roof, furnace and water heater.  Large living/dining room, newer cabinets and floor in kitchen and breakfast nook.  One car garage.  $66,900…Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this home

REDUCED TO $139,900…700 S. Roosevelt – Approx. 3.25 acres with an apple and pear orchard, 24 x 32 pole barn, 4 bedroom/2 bath ranch with large eat in kitchen, dining room, spacious living room with lots of windows.  Nice sized closets in all rooms.  Attached 2 car garage.  5 yr. old roof and gutters, new central air.  Excellent landscaping with many flowering trees and shrubs.  Great space for everyone inside and out!  Call Mike Durbin at 827-4838.  View this home

OPEN HOUSE, SUN. AUG. 29 FROM 1-2:30 - NEW PRICE:  $174,900 3907 Lincoln Trail –THE BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS HAVE BEEN EXPOSED!!!   2.75 acres adjoining the Flat Branch enhance this 3 bed/ 2 bath brick ranch.  Eat in kitchen, formal dining room, enormous living room w/ stone fireplace & large windows allowing lots of natural sunlight.  The full basement has been waterproofed.  There’s plenty of room for a family room(has new drywall) plus  an office and a huge laundry room with ample space for crafts, storage or play area.  Attached 2 car garage plus a detached older garage.  Watch the wildlife from most any room!  Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181 for your appointment!  View this home

SOLD PENDING… PRICE REDUCED TO $102,900 - 906 Heights Avenue – Property in excellent condition.  3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath, large eat in kitchen with many cabinets, appliances remain.  Privacy fenced back yard with large deck and screened porch plus a storage shed.  Wood burning fireplace in living room.  Call Ruth Weiser at 825-7604 for more information.  View this home

PRICE REDUCED TO $289,000 - 2749 Norwood Avenue – Decatur – Lovely home sits on rolling acres with small pond.  3 fenced pastures, creek running on one corner and some heavy timber!  Sit in the sunroom and watch the deer roam the fields.  Updates include roof, siding, exterior doors, kitchen cabinets, new flooring throughout most of home.  Master suite was added 7 yrs. ago and includes a walk in closet, a spacious 2nd closet, nice sized master bath plus room for a stackable washer/dryer.  If you prefer, hookups are also located in the partial basement.  3 additional bedrooms, and 1 ½ more baths plus a family room, dining area off kitchen and a 4 car garage round out this home.  Did I forget to mention the 36 x 66 pole barn with 3 stalls for the horses!  Call Sharon Wirey at 825-9019.  View this home

SOLD PENDING…PRICE SLASHED OVER $15,000-NOW PRICED AT $49,900 -  1614 North 1700 East Road- COUNTRY LIVING- 3 bedroom manufactured home with 2 full baths, living room, dining room and kitchen.  All bedrooms have walk in closets.   A large breezeway connects to the 2 ½+ car garage. All on two acres with lots of trees!    Call Jennifer Ford for more details AT 825-8181.  View this home

SOLD PENDING… REDUCED TO $64,900 - 902 W. Franklin – 1100 sq. ft. three bedroom with pretty hardwood floors in living, dining and master bedroom.  1 car garage and fenced back yard.  West end location.  Call Marie Bard to make your appointment to view this neat, well kept home.  View this home

TWO BEDROOM HOMES:

 

NEW LISTING:  920 Hawley – Cute, move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with nice kitchen cabinets & built in bookcase in large living room.  This great starter home has fenced back yard and 1 car garage.  Priced to sell at $59,900.  Call Joan Cornell at 825-5222.  View this home

 529 S. Washington – Nice older 2 bedroom bungalow in a great location.  Lots of yard, full basement, enclosed porch, just $59,900.  Call Marie Bard at 827-2323.  View this home

 1241 W. Market – Only $56,500 – Two bedroom bungalow on a corner lot in the west end of town.  Many updates since 1995 including roof, windows, furnace, central air, water heater, interior paint & flooring.  Galley kitchen, full deep unfinished basement.  Privacy fenced back yard.  Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663.  View this home

  517 N. Ridge – Looking for a project?  This 2 bedroom home has been in the process of renovation.  Seller has decided to leave all the building materials with the home.  Two bedroom bungalow with eat in kitchen, living room.  1 car det. garage, small wooden shed plus a small metal shed on a double lot.  $26,900… Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181. View this home

 504 E. Esther – Nice and neat 2 bedroom bungalow, one bath, separate dining and living room, great closet space, newer siding and roof.  Property comes with extra lot.  Great starter home is close to schools, shopping and medical facilities.  $53,900 – Call Joan Cornell at 825-5222.  View this home

BACK ON MARKET… 276 E. Arch, Mt. Auburn – Two bedroom bungalow with 2 ½ baths. All gas is propane.  Wall gas heater in dining room for heat if there is a power outage.  Nice Graber metal outbuilding with heat and ½ bath.  Attic could be finished for 3rd bedroom.  140 x 175 lot!  Call Joan Cornell for more information at 825-5222.  View this home

  2302 Northshire – Beautiful 16 yr.old duplex (one side).  Spacious rooms.  Meticulously kept.  Great decks on both levels.  Large foyer as you enter the front door gives plenty of space.  Covered front porch.  Beautiful landscaping.  2 car att. garage & asphalt and concrete driveway.  Master suite on main floor.  Living room with fireplace.  Formal dining opens to kitchen.  2 bedroom and bath along with family room on upper level.  A must see.  Priced to sell.  Call Marie Bard at 827-2323.  View this home

  917 E. Vine – Being sold “as is” for the double lot.  House is not livable.  Priced to sell at $9,500.  Call Marie Bard at 827-2323.  View this home

  REDUCED TO $78,500 -101 W. Calloway – 2 bed/ 2 full baths with living room, dining room, kitchen & utility room.  Newer carpet in living room, kitchen, hallway and master bathroom have new laminate flooring.  Nice size 134 x 137 lot with lots of pretty flowers.  2 car concrete block garage.  $79,900 – Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this home

  $17,900 – Small home in established neighborhood perfect for rental or ideal for single person.  Has been rented by same tenant for over 20 years.  Being sold “as is”.  Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this home.

 

COMMERCIAL:

NEW LISTING:   101 E. Franklin -  Exceptional corner commercial lot in the heart of downtown at the intersection of Main & Franklin features a 2,064 sq. ft. architecturally-significant, curved-front building designed in the late 1940’s.  Versatility is the hallmark of this property that could be suitable for either service-related or retail, office or storefront.  Two garage bay doors provide excellent access for shipping & receiving, but could be exchanged for window walls.  Clean & efficient.  Call Marie Bard at 827-2323.  View this property

 
Subdivisions and Land For Sale
:

2033 E 1675 NORTH Rd. – Good time to buy ground and get ready to build.  10.05 acres with sloping grassy areas and timber with a nice creek running along the property. Enjoy the wildlife, great hunting for turkey and deer.  Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.  View this property.

  412 W. North, Stonington – One of the last double corner lots left in Stonington!  Across the street from the American Legion parking.  Great place to build your new home. City utilities available. Adjacent house (408 W. North) is also available for sale.  See listings under 3-4 bedrooms.   Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181.

New price - $59,900 -10 Westhaven Court – Beautiful lake lot at the end of the cul de sac with many trees.  Gorgeous spot for your dream home. Sloping lake front lot great for a walkout.   Call Mike Durbin at 827-4838.   View this property

REDUCED TO $32,900 - 624 S. Clay – Double lot to build your dream home.  Has older 2 car garage on site.  Call Marie Bard for more details. View this property

AS YOU CAN SEE FROM OUR WEB PAGE, OUR LISTINGS ARE SELLING!  IF YOU’RE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME, OR KNOW OF ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL TO RECEIVE A MARKET ANAYLSIS ON YOUR PROPERTY.

TO SEE ALL THE TAYLORVILLE AND CHRISTIAN COUNTY PROPERTIES WITH ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, VISIT SEEHOUSES.COM, THEN GIVE US A CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT OR MORE INFORMATION.  WE SHOW ALL REALTORS LISTED PROPERTIES.   EMAIL US AT bardrealestate@consolidated.net