Opportunity Knocks! This lovely, one owner ranch style home is located in the desirable Forest Creek Subd. and the Harlem School District. Designed to be impressed and perfect for entertaining, this well cared for home offers: 1883 sq. ft. of living space on the main level, 3-BR, 2-Bathrooms, 2-car attached garage and a convenient 1st floor laundry & all appliances stay. Upon entering the front door, you'll step into an inviting entryway that leads to an elegant sunken living room and a gracious formal dining room OR flow to the spacious family room to relax. This home features a HUGE eat-in kitchen with an abundance of beautiful oak cabinets, granite c-tops, double wall ovens, pantry, tile flooring & sliders out to 2-concrete patios overlooking the backyard oasis. The primary bedroom has its own private bathroom w/walk-in shower & a large WIC. There's a nice & clean full basement great for extra storage or ready to be finished to suit your needs for future expansion and a bathroom R/I. Approx. ages on some updates are: HWH-2019. Furnace, Aprilaire & C/A in 2017. Conveniently located minutes from the 173 shopping corridor, I-90 & Rock Cut State Park. Property is being sold As-Is. Seller offering home warranty for new buyer's peace of mind.
Sold for $286,000
$286,000
8405 Centaur Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
3beds
1,883sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.37 Acres Lot
$292,800 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$2,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$292,800
$261,000 - $331,000
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Spacious family roomDouble wall ovensHuge eat-in kitchenBackyard oasisInviting entrywayGracious formal dining roomAll appliances stay
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Listed by:
Teresa Shreve 815-289-3362,
Gambino Realtors
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202601400
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 125
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 191.8
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.7
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.4
- Dimensions: 18 x 11.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 231.84
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 14.4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,883
- Total interior livable area: 1,883 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,883
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, City/Town, Subdivided
Details
- Parcel number: 0829430011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Siding, Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Machesney Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,491
- Annual tax amount: $5,135
- Price range: $286K - $286K
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $286,000-7.7%$152/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601400 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $309,900$165/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601400 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,900$165/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601400 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,135 +6.2% | $75,497 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $4,837 +2.6% | $67,049 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $4,715 | $61,153 +7.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $56,876 +5% |
| 2020 | $3,948 -2.2% | $54,178 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $4,037 -2.6% | $51,895 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $4,143 +97.2% | $50,194 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,101 | $48,817 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,101 +1.9% | $47,846 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,062 +1.1% | $47,009 |
| 2014 | $2,039 -49.1% | $47,009 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $4,004 | $58,425 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,651 +3.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,604 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,952 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $50,715 +22.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,483 |
| 2001 | -- | $41,483 +2.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $40,487 |
| 1999 | -- | $40,487 |
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Neighborhood: 61115
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NADonald C Parker Early Educ CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Harlem Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Harlem High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Machesney Elementary
- Middle: Harlem Jr
- High: Harlem High School
- District: Harlem 122
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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