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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

SUMMER IS HERE INTEREST RATES ARE AT HISTORIC LOWS AND School will be back in session Before you know it. Now is the time to make your move!!! With low interest rates and a great inventory, why wait? Call us today!!!

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: 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

NEW LISTING: 523 W. Adams– Comfy 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

SOLD PENDING… 1002 E. Cleveland – Pride of ownership is evident in side & out. Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with living, dining & kitchen. Updates include roof, water heater, shutters, newer flooring throughout, new countertops in kitchen and both baths along with fixtures, new lighting throughout, solid 6 panel wood doors, and fresh paint. The deck off the dining room gives room to relax. The back yard has privacy and chain link fencing and is nicely landscaped. Just move in. Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181 to make your appointment. View this home

709 N. Pine – City 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

1840 Timbercrest Drive – Motivated seller wants an offer! Enjoy the country life in this beautiful home on 6.19 acres with a 3550 sq. ft. ranch with full, finished walkout lower level. Main level has hardwood floors in living, dining, master bedroom & hallways. Kitchen and baths have ceramic floors. 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, large open living/dining w/stone fireplace. Kitchen has smooth cook top, double wall ovens, dishwasher and refrigerator (all stainless steel) with an eating area leading out to the side porch. Windows across back on main level & lower level family room to enjoy the view of the pond. Fireplace and wet bar in family room too! Office, 4^th bedroom & 3^rd bath plus a play room or craft room and storage finish the lower level. 42 x 64 pole barn with 3 (12 x 12) over head doors. Upper level deck off rear of home with covered patio below. Quality throughout inside and out. Priced at $379,900. For a private showing call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181. View this home

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

SOLD PENDING - 908 W. Vandeveer – Three bedroom bungalow with nice sized master bedroom. Has two closets, could convert one to a bathroom. Eat in kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Updated bath and roof in 2009. Most plumbing has been updated as well as the wiring. 1 car detached garage, deck and fenced in back yard. Call Randy Richardson at 820-1684. View this home

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

PRICE REDUCED TO $174,900…SELLER WANTS AN OFFER!!! 3907 Lincoln Trail –THE BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS HAVE BEEN EXPOSED!!! Beautiful 2.75 acres adjoining the Flat Branch enhance this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch. Eat in kitchen, formal dining room, enormous living room with stone fireplace and large windows allowing lots of natural sunlight. The full basement has been waterproofed. There 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

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 2^nd 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

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: 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

NEW LISTING: 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

SOLD PENDING…1007 E 1250 N Road, Taylorville – Two houses for the price of one! Approximately 15 acres with a 2 bedroom ranch with att. 2 ½ car garage. Living room, dining kitchen combo & bath. Second house is 1 ½ story and has 1800 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 1 1/3 baths, living, dining, kitchen, bsmt and 2 car detached garage. Horse barn, 3 open bldgs (2 have stalls), small red barn & a 60 x 60 outbuilding plus a pond. Call Marie Bard at 827-2323 for more information. Priced at $250,000 for everything. View this home 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

SOLD PENDING: 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 3^rd 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 bedrooms and 2 full baths with living room, dining room, kitchen and 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.

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 FAST. 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.

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