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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 Managing Broker CRS, GRI, ABR 827-2323 mbard2@newwavecomm.net

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Malia Hepburn Broker/Owner ABR, GRI 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 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:

SOLD PENDING…NEW LISTING: 117 E. Franklin – This 3 or 4 bedroom centrally located historic home won’t be on the market long priced at just $77,000. Over 2100 sq. ft. lovingly restored. Large kitchen and dining room, enclosed sunroom, formal parlor with lots of custom cabinetry, 2 full baths. All appliances stay including stack washer/dryer. Fenced back yard. Convenient to schools, churches, medical and shopping. Call Marie Bard at 827-2323. View this home

NEW LISTING: 314 S. Elm, Stonington – Move in ready with fresh paint and updates. Nice 2 story home on large double corner lot with 3 or 4 bedrooms (#4 is an office with half bath, built in desk and bookshelves, could be converted to bedroom). Eat in kitchen with oak cabinets, dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. Main floor laundry with washer/dryer. 2 ½ car attached garage, above ground pool and 10 x 10 shed. Priced to sell at $84,900. Call Jennifer Ford @ 825-8181. View this home

NEW LISTING: 603 W. Poplar – Charming 2 or 3 bedroom one and a half story home on a double lot. Nice deck to relax with the upcoming warmer weather. Small shed for extra storage. Nice sized living and dining room plus kitchen. Basement and 1 car detached garage. New asphalt driveway. Call Mike Durbin at 827-4838. View this home

806 N. Cheney – Three bedroom ranch with repainted walls and freshly cleaned carpets makes this home move in ready with stove, refrigerator and dryer included. Screened back porch. $60,000. Call Kathy Smith at 824-2727 or 802-1608. View this property

515 E. Stevenson – Great curb appeal on this totally remodeled 3 bedroom bungalow. All new except foundation. Oak trim and cabinetry throughout. Seller has installed new stove, refrigerator and dishwasher for the new owners! Fenced back yard. Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663 to make an appointment to view this great home. View this home

3907 Lincoln Trail – Beautiful 2.75 acres adjoining the South Fork River 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( new drywall) plus there’s room for 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… REDUCED TO $112,500 … 2417 White Oaks Drive – Open floor plan highlights this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in a newer subdivision close to Lake Taylorville. Within city limits. All appliances remain with the home including the washer and dryer! Patio off great room. Call Malia Hepburn @ 820-4663. View this home

PRICE REDUCED TO $112,900 - 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. Woodburning fireplace in living room. Call Ruth Weiser at 825-7604 for more information. View this home

818 N. Shawnee – 3 bedroom ranch with eat in kitchen, attached garage on corner lot. Stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer and refrigerator in garage all stay. Great home for first time buyer or empty nester. Subject to bank approval. Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181 for more details. View this home

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

1334 Wantland Drive – Very nice 3 bedroom home in country setting. Many updates in last 3 yrs: roof, Pella windows across front of house, tank less water heater, granite countertops in kitchen, brick backsplash, flooring. Great back yard. Nicely landscaped. Call Sharon Wirey at 825-9019. View this home.

1237 W. Market – 3 bedroom bungalow with 2 baths. Large eat in kitchen with living room/dining combo. Needs a little TLC but very affordable at $55,000. Call Ruth Weiser at 825-7604. View this home

1007 E 2200 N Road, Edinburg-Great 2 story home in excellent condition. 3 or 4 bedrooms. New kitchen with lots of cabinets plus pantry and island. Oversized heated double car garage. Eff. furnace & air conditioner. Low utilities. Full basement. 3 acres & barn. Call Ruth Weiser at 825-7604. View this home

508 N. Perrine, Morrisonville – Double wide manufactured home with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Two car detached garage. Home sits on .9 A and is 122 x 325 which is a beautiful piece of property. Call Marie Bard for more information and a private tour at 827-2323. View this home

908 W. Waco – 3 bedroom ranch on a nice lot just a half a block from school!!! Hardwood floors in all bedrooms. Carpeting and vinyl are new also. Full basement has been waterproofed and has a lifetime warranty. Patio and 1 car attached garage. Call Randy Richardson at 820-1684. View this home

PRICE REDUCED TO $61,500 -112 S. St. Johns, Assumption – Many updates in this large 4 bedroom, 1 bath home. New bathroom in 2004. New kitchen with oak cabinets in 2005. Newer siding, windows and roof. Furnace and a/c updated in last 2 years. New patio and landscaping on nice sized lot in good location. Listed under appraised value. Call Jennifer Franklin @ 825-7433 for more details and your personal tour. View this home

115 Edison, Kincaid – Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has had major updated in last 3 years including an addition of a family room with gas fireplace & a master bedroom with walk-in closet and a bath with Jacuzzi. Large kitchen, full basement and 16 x 48 garage. Fenced back yard. Roof replace 2 yrs. ago. Soffitt in ’09. Call Sharon Wirey at 825-9019. View this home

NEW PRICE: $139,500 - 1598 E 1700 N ROAD, Taylorville – Growing family oasis! Beautiful country home with 4 bedrooms including a master suite and 3 bathrooms. A fantastic kitchen with custom make cherry cabinets, island, room for a table and a large walk in pantry nearby. This home has a dining room and large living area. There are many trees, a deck plus patio in the back yard. The garage/workshop is 22’ x 50’. This home is situated on 150 x 165 lot and has 2654 sq. ft. Call Joan Cornell at 825-5222. View this home

1614 North 1700 East Road- COUNTRY LIVING–$65,000 will buy this 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. View this home

SOLD AND CLOSED…NOW $69,900- 1201 W. Adams – Nice bungalow on large, fenced corner lot. Freshly painted interior. Updated bathroom. Family room could be 4^th bedroom if needed. Whole house attic fan. House at corner of Adams & Elevator in Taylorville. Use the first time buyer’s tax credit to your advantage! Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663. View this home

700 W. Adams – If you’ve seen this before, come take another look at new updates. 2450 sq. ft. 2. 5 story home on a large corner lot. Brick and new vinyl siding, an open front porch and a huge 25 x 30 deck with fenced back yard await a new owner. Once you step inside you’ll love all the original woodwork, leaded glass, beautiful staircase and much more. 4 bedrooms, 2 full updated baths, completely redone kitchen, rec room in basement and a master bedroom on the top floor. Full basement has a 14.7 x 12.10 finished rec room. Complete this picture with a double car detached garage. For you appointment, call Marie Bard at 827-2323. View this home

902 W. Franklin – 1100 sq. ft. three bedroom with pretty hardwood floors in living, dining and master bedrooms. 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

1257 N 1025 E Road, Taylorville -1800 sq. ft. 2 story farm house with 1+ or – acre nestled among trees at the edge of town. Appliances stay, central air and propane f/a heat, sunroom. Additional acreage available. Call Marie Bard at 827-2323. View this home

SOLD PENDING FINANCING…REDUCED TO $44,000… 312 E. Pleasant –Nice bungalow in a great area close to doctors, hospital and schools. Needs a little TLC but has good sized rooms, newer furnace, central air and water heater. Full basement. Call Marie Bard at 827-2323. View this home

3789 Oakwood Circle, Taylorville –REDUCED TO $119,900… NEW PAINT IN KITCHEN AND NOOK…Nice 14 yr. old ranch home in a great neighborhood. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room with fireplace, eating area or office area off kitchen, sunroom and 2 car attached garage. Call Randy Richardson at 820-1684. View this home

PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE – NOW JUST $103,500 - 475 Murray Hill, Tovey – Nice tri-level on large corner lot. Recently landscaped enclosed back yard with privacy fence, fish pond and great deck. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, nice15.10 x 21.9 living room with fireplace, dining/kitchen combo, family room. Newer French doors between dining area and deck. Sangchris Lake within walking distance. Call Marie Bard at 827-2323. View this property

TWO BEDROOM HOMES:

NEW LISTING: 315 S. Simpson – Move in ready! Adorable two bedroom home ideal for just starting out or down sizing. Full, unfinished basement. Fenced yard. Detached 1 ½ car garage. Offered at $54,500. Call Malia Hepburn @ 820-4663. View this home

NEW PRICE: NOW JUST $37,500 -1407 W. England – Freshly updated with new roof, new kitchen counters, vanity & countertop in bath, all new flooring and newly painted walls and cabinets. Fenced in back yard. Enclosed front porch. Call Jennifer Ford at 825-8181 to view this home. Tax credit applies through the end of April!

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

SOLD PENDING… 1109 W. Rich – Being sold “as is”. 2 bedroom bungalow, enclosed front porch, basement. Attached garage. Prior mine subsidence claim. Priced to sell at $5,000. Call Malia Hepburn.

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

1009 W. Franklin – Nice updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with hardwood floors. Move in ready complete with stove and refrigerator. Call Randy Richardson to make arrangements to see this fine home. 820-1684. 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

NEW NEGOTIATED PRICE, NOW $75,900 … 54 Heights Circle – Lovely brick and vinyl ranch with attached garage, nice living room, eat in kitchen, two bedrooms and one bath. New flooring in living, hall and master bedroom. Close to doctors, hospital, grocery, retail shopping and restaurants. Call Kathy Smith at 802-6108 or 824-2727. . View this home

SOLD PENDING…1109 W. Rich – Property has been vacant for several years and has severe deterioration. A mine subsidence claim was paid out several years ago. Being sold in “as is” condition. Price at just $5,000. Call Malia Hepburn at 820-4663.

SOLD PENDING…1145 Brown Court – Custom built home with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a 2 car garage. Nice great room with kitchen and family room. Formal living and dining rooms. Great sunroom, patio and fenced back yard. Call Kathy Smith at 827-2323 for more information.

Subdivisions and Land For Sale:

819 W. Rich – 50 x 142 lot…building and demo fees have been waived and house will be torn down and removed by seller. If you’re looking for a lot in town, then call Randy Richardson for more details. Priced at $15,000.

2033 E 1675 NORTH Rd. – 10.05 acres with sloping grassy areas and timber with a nice creek running along the property. Great place to build your new home and 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. 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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