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Susan Gant 433-3678

Brenda Reynolds 201-6364

Rod Greene 433-0334

Forsyth 4/5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths Granite, stainless steel kitchen Finished lower level

18 MLS 48 22

$79,900 Maintenance-free! 4 miles west of Decatur Very sharp, large country kitchen Large master bedroom Small town schools Newer roof, siding, windows

$74,900 Historic District! Rare Queen Anne Style! 2500+ sq feet plus floored attic! Original shake shingles Gorgeous hardwood floors, trim Floor Plan, Slide Show & Virtual tour www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

Mindy Gilman-Cook 201-7441

Unique split level/open concept Fireplace, spacious bedrooms Deck, wooded back yard Owners have found new home $115,900

Erika Webb 412-1712

Susan Gant 433-3678

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18 MLS 57 02

Susan Gant 433-3678

Lots of Updates! Newer kitchen, bath, carpet Fresh neutral paint Basement, fireplace & bar Garage, fenced backyard

18 MLS 55 65

18 MLS 38 49

Jenny Leyden 855-6012

Turn key ready! 1.5 Story updated Cape Cod! Main floor bedroom, updated bath Finished family room in basement Cozy sun porch. Private patio

Traditional! Updated white cabinets Ceramic tile flooring Hardwoods in bedrooms Basement, patio Large lot backs up to woods

18 MLS 54 74

18 MLS 47 59

Bob Sparks 201-0235

Great investment! 11 units All appliances furnished! Many recent improvements Bsmnt laundry & storage Lighted security entrances Off-street parking

1 M 1 85 LS 67 8

Very Clean, well maintained! Recently updated! 3 bdrms, hardwood floors Family room, woodburner Large yard, shed

18 MLS 56 19

$334,000 Lake Access Ranch, Dock! 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths Finished Basement with wet bar! New Carpet & Paint - Neutral Palate! Floor Plan/Slide Show/Virtual Tour www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

Jenny Leyden 855-6012

Updated kitchen & bath Appliances stay New furnace & C/A Newer roof Bsmnt, screened porch

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18 MLS 56 25

Brenda Reynolds 201-6364

Why rent? Affordable! $62,900 New flooring-living & bedrooms New water heater, new bath Fresh paint, HUGE walk-in closet Interactive floor plan Virtual tour & slide show www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

Brenda Reynolds 201-6364

$128,900 in MT. ZION! Many updates! 4 Season Sunroom 1900+ SF-3 bdrms/1.75 bths Heated garage w/work area www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

81 MLS 54 49

Brenda Reynolds 201-6364

Mt Zion Schools! 5+ Acres! Updated-ready for new owner Large country kitchen Main floor laundry Large pastures & barn $172,500

Rod Greene 433-0334

$88,500 Remodeled kitchen Bamboo floor/oak cabinets Main level jetted tub, shower New carpet, ceramic tile New siding/roof/replacement windows Deck, fenced yard

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18 MLS 48 23

Brenda Reynolds 201-6364

Coon Creek RV Park & Resort Lake Shelbyville! 17.68 Acres, RV sites Boat storage, lodge Comfortable home built in 1996 www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

Walk-out raised ranch! 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths Finished lower level Nice patio & fenced yard

18 MLS 55 38

Rod Greene 433-0334

Great location! Breakfast nook, C/A Covered 12 x 19 deck Huge, fenced back yard 1.5 car garage $39,900

18 MLS 55 43

18 MLS 56 17

Bob Sparks 201-0235

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18 MLS 54 30

Erika Webb 412-1712

18 MLS 56 27

18 MLS 59 09

Jenny Leyden 855-6012

Charming Victorian Cottage Stained glass windows Hardwood flrs, updated kitchen Oak cabinets and bath Newer roof, furnace Newer air & water heater

N LA EAR KE N PR EW ICE Susan Gant 433-3678

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3 bdrms, bsmnt, 2.5-C garage! Spacious kitchen Lots of updates! Walk-in closet Fenced landscaped yard

Brenda Reynolds 201-6364

Mindy Gilman-Cook 201-7441

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18 MLS 56 02

Maroa-Forsyth Schools! Neutral dĂŠcor-Lots of new! Hardwood floors under carpets 3 bedrooms, Finished basement 4 car insulated garage, Â˝ Acre

Finished living area of 2970 sq ft Sunken living room Open kitchen-dining-family rooms 4 bdrms, laundry on top floor Glass tiled patio

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Priced under assessment-$94,500! North, Parsons Elementary school! LIVES LARGE With fenced yard!! Screened Porch & fireplace! www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

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Monticello schools! Wood foyer, vaulted ceilings Walk-in pantry, master bath Open great room concept Private back yard

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Beautiful, spacious home on 1 grand acre. Great view of Forsyth Park from wrap-around deck. Main floor master suite with sauna. New kitchen. 3-, 2-, 1-car garages. MLS 184832

Spacious brick 2-story, with many updates. Marble entry, remodeled kitchen, huge master suite with sun room, above-garage/porch. 3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths MLS 185003

Nice ranch on quiet cul-de-sac off #3 fairway at SSCC. Cathedral ceiling, oak floors, two master BRs w/huge main master bath. Large covered back porch, sprinkler system. MLS 185057

REDUCED! Attractive and updated bungalow! Large eat-in kitchen. Very nice 4-season room could be 3rd bedroom. Main floor laundry. Large 2.5car heated garage. MLS 184414

NEW! Beautiful Home, very clean & bright! Crown molding; trey ceiling in dining room; hardwood floors; and a neutral color palette ready for you to move right in! Must See! MLS 185949

REDUCED! 4 levels of living space w/rec room and bar in lower level. Many updates including new light fixtures & exterior/storm doors. New heater & roof Fall '10. MLS #185804

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FEATURED SPEAKER NEW! Super cute cedar ranch with great floor plan! Corner fireplace in living room. New roof in 2010, new high efficiency furnace in '02 and extra insulation. MLS 185962

REDUCED! Spacious ranch, open and airy. Cathedral ceilings in living room, great room and family room. Large open kitchen. Sun room with deck/patio. MLS 185429

NEW! Charming West-end home with many updates! Lots of builtins/beautiful wood. Walk-in pantry. Newer flooring. Sun room, deck and patio with fenced in yard. MLS 185844

421-6929 NEW! Dream home! Beautiful windows. Main floor office. Cherry cabinets. Very unique and grande-nothing like it on the market! Backing up to woods. MLS 185926

Charming bungalow featuring hardwood floors, new carpet, & fireplace w/central air. Move in condition, handicap accessible. 1.5 car garage, fenced yard. MLS 184223

Country living just minutes from Decatur! Open concept cape cod on 2 acres with 2,000 + sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2.5 car garage. Horses ok MLS 185006

Meridian Schools. Squeaky clean with many updates. Brick/Vinyl ranch w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, new windows, 4 season room & 2 car attached garage. MLS 185622

REDUCED! South Shores Charmer! Cute ranch w/large family room, bright sunroom & large eat-in kitchen. Fresh paint, new flooring in kitchen & laundry, new siding, new windows. MLS 185554

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KAEMPFERI (336-050) A large workshop, separate from the garage, is included in the floor plan of the Kaempferi (336-050), a compact single-level home with a country style front porch. Economical to build, this home is well suited to the needs of first-time homebuyers, singles, or empty nesters. And it can be adapted for wheelchair accessibility. Family living areas are at the front, bedrooms at the back. The vaulted ceiling gives a sense of spaciousness to the living room. A five-sided bay window brightens the living room and creates an interesting recess for plants, a specially designed couch, a couple of easy chairs - the possibilities are endless. The living room also has a door that opens onto a small deck. Most homes this size have two bathrooms, but this one has three. The one next to the garage comes in handy for clean-up when clothes and shoes are grubby from working in the shop or garden. A work island, with a built-in range and oven, augments counter space in the kitchen. Other features include a large walk-in pantry, broom closet, and built-in dishwasher. Sink and dishwasher are nestled into a bay window that faces the street. Some families might prefer to outfit the adjacent space as a family room, rather than a dining room.

Luxury touches in the master suite include a huge walk-in closet, oversized shower and twin basins in the dressing area. A glass door opening off the main suite area provides access to the deck. The utility room has cabinets and a long counter for folding clothes. It can be entered from the back yard, as well as from the interior hallway. Although not included in the plan, another deck could be built behind the home. A skylight brightens the main bathroom and a large linen closet is across the hail, next to the coat closet by the entry. Bedroom three, which is accessible from the kitchen, could be used as a home office, hobby room, or you-name-it, if a third bedroom is not needed. For a study plan of the KAEMPFERI (336-050), send $15.00, to Landmark Designs, 33127 Saginaw Rd. E., Cottage Grove, OR 97424 or call 1-800-562-1151. Be sure to specify plan name and number. Compact disks, with search functions are free of charge, to help you search our portfolio for you dream home ($5.00 shipping and handling will apply). Or you may order or search online at www.ldiplans.com. Save 15% on construction plans using the code (input your code here) online, mailing, or calling 1-800-562-1151.

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Nice 3 bedroom, 2 car garage. Fenced yard. Full basement. Nicely decorated inside. $34,900

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Small town schools. 3 bedroom, 2 car garage. 1998 Manufacutred home on 2 acres, can have horses. $94,900 Call Tracy 201-0847

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#185290 $384,900 #185436 $279,900 ONE OF A KIND HOME on A place for everyone, genwooded lot, private drive erous 2 story MZ Schools

#185191 $279,900 Quality finish, many updates, Mt. Zion Schools

#185037 $269,900 S.A. Lewis new construction. Mt. Zion Schools

#185473 $189,900 #185592 $119,900 Finished basement, fenced Great Decatur neighborbackyard, MTZ Schools hood near lake & St. Mary’s

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Charlotte Miller 972-3049 If you are looking for a GOOD and reasonable HOME -INSPECTOR call Barry Miller 853-0850 Charlottemc21@yahoo.com

All Brick 2 Bedrooms New furnace, newer roof Garage, full basement Only $19,500 Call Charlotte 972-3049

Great buy $29,000 9 rooms, 4 BDRs, 2 Baths 2 car garage, family room Large kitchen Call Charlotte 972-3049

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Good family home. Reduced $43,900 2 bedroom, 2 car garage Full basement Enclosed front porch Call Charlotte 972-3049

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Carol Keller 520-2857

Chadd Garver 454-9993

Dean Burrous 872-3840

John Crabill 412-0298

HALF ACRE Newer asphalt drive Newer furnace & air 2 Bedrooms 2.5 car garage All appliances stay

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FENCED YARD Garage Full basement Security System Being Sold “AS IS”

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MZ SCHOOLS 1.3 wooded acres 4 BDR / 4 BA Private office Luxurious MBDR suite Spacious rooms

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Sue Drobisch 872-2705

Cathy Derby 872-2704

Carol Daniels 620-6450

REDUCED 5 BDR / 3 BA Remodeled kitchen Large backyard Newer roof Full fin walkout bsmt

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LARGE LOT 3 Bedrooms Garage Full basement Selling “AS IS” North

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• ARGENTA • 3 bedrooms • Appliances stay • Patio • Garage • Shed • FORSYTH • 4 BDR / 4.5 BA • Huge lot • Full finished bsmt • Main floor BDR • Zoned Heating/cooling

• SOUTH • Decatur’s newest 55+ planned community • Minutes from SSCC & Red Tail Golf Course • 3 BDR / 2 BA • • • • • •

Kay Penk 872-2729

Eileen Milligan 454-6540

Denise Nelson 412-2458

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SOUTH SHORES Many, many updates One plus acre 3-4 Bedrooms Spacious Cul-de-sac

• NEAR LAKE • 2-3 BDR • Bsmt / fireplace • Move-in condition • All brick • Reduced

NORTH Many updates Eat in kitchen All appliances stay Fenced yard / shed 3 BDR / 2.5 BA

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SANTA FE (D6803) The tiled room along with stucco sides flatter this southwestern styled home and make the Santa Fe (D6803) extremely eye appealing. The arched covered courtyard at the entrance as well as the open courtyard next to the garage has the traditional look of the Old Spanish missions. The Santa Fe has 1,970 square feet of living area on the first floor and a full-unfinished basement waiting to be used. The foyer is tiled and open. To the right through an archway is the dining room. It has 11 foot coffered ceilings. The stairs to the basement are between the dining area and the great room. There is a see through fireplace in the rear of the great room, shared with the hearth room. There is an entertainment center in the rear off the bay windows. The nook is connected to the hearth room forming a large, comfortable area to eat breakfast and read the paper. The kitchen has cabinets on two walls opposite each other with a snack bar running along the counter facing the nook. There is a Lazy Susan in one corner and a pantry across the room. Across the hall is the utility, which opens into the garage and is conveniently located close to the master suite. The master suite has coffered ceilings and a master bath that homeowners dream about. “His and her” sinks

are just inside the door, with a huge whirlpool bath opposite. A separate stool room next to the shower provides privacy. A huge walk-in closet is on the other side of the shower. On the opposite side of the home are two more bedrooms with a bath between. A linen closet is also in the hall. Each room has its own wall closet. If bedroom 2 is used as a den instead of a bedroom, the door can be changed to open off the great room, using two beautiful French doors. As the front of the Santa Fe has a courtyard, so does the back. It has a hot tub in the rear corner with arched transoms spaced throughout the wall. An ornate iron gate opens to the back of the property. For a study plan of the SANTA FE (D6803), send $15.00, to Landmark Designs, 33127 Saginaw Rd. E., Cottage Grove, OR 97424 or call 1-800-562-1151. Be sure to specify plan name and number. Compact disks, with search functions are free of charge, to help you search our portfolio for you dream home ($5.00 shipping and handling will apply). Or you may order or search online at www.ldiplans.com. Save 15% on construction plans using the code (input your code here) online, mailing, or calling 1-800-562-1151.

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Walk out your back door & go fishing in the large stocked pond. Brick 3 or 4 bdrm walk-out ranch w/open concept. 2 fireplaces, lower level family room, new windows & carpet. Call Shirley 872-9000 H01/02

Bring the boat! 70 ft. lake frontage! 2 car garage - newer roof, siding, windows, flooring, shed, deck and Cabana. Call Donna $159,900. Munson 454-2223. H01/03

Reduced! 4 bdrm colonial w/wrap around porch. Beautiful hardwood floors. Nice kitchen w/appliances. 2 1/2 car garage. full bsmt. M-F Schools. Call Lisa @ 8729000 or 433-5081. H01/05

Move in condition. Near South Side Country Club. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, laminated flooring. Huge family room w/fireplace. A Must See! Call Merv 872-9000 or 454-3233. H01/06

Price Reduction! Nice quiet neighborhood w/pond in backyard. 4 bdrms, 2 full baths, kit & dining room have ceramic flooring. Hardwood in bdrms & hallway. Call Loretta 872-900 or 433-8224 H01/07

CHOP-CHOP-CHOP there goes the price on this home, 3BR, space for a 4th or teen room w/private entrance, master has 1/4 BA, eat in kitchen & a formal dining room, all appliances stay. Call Tracy 872-9000. H01/08

Nice 3 bedroom ranch, full finished basement! 2 baths, fireplace, updated kitchen has island & sliders that lead to a large enclosed deck & patio. 1/2 acre lot. Call Lynn 872-9000 H01/09

What a good buy! Over 2100 sq. ft. with 5 bedroomsand 2 baths in a great North location with easy access onto I-72. Asking $94,900. Only 1 owner and well motivated. Call Marge 872-9000 or 4546742 H01/10

Just a little country! 1 1/2 story vinyl sided home on 1 acre. Small town schools. All mechanicals have been updated. A must see. Call Lisa @ 872-9000 or 433-5081. H01/11

Large lake condo w/beautiful view. Newer furnace & air. Totally secure, prime parking and loads of storage. Call Rodger 872-9000 or 4544370 H01/12

3090 N. Main St in Decatur

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Great North location! 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath ranch, main floor laundry room & family room w/fireplace. Gorgeous custom-built hickory cabinets, ceramic floors & new appliances. Much more! Call Shirley 872-900 H01/14

Moweaqua – small town schools! Quality home - open concept - formal dining room, large living room. Two bedrooms have walk-in closets. Well equipped kitchen, large laundry room, storage room. Call Merv 872-9000 or 454-3233. H01/15

Ranch in awesome North neighborhood. Approx 1/2 acre lot. Partially finished basement. Call Karen 8729000 or 520-6672. H01/16

Unique 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the Warrensburg school district! 1/2 acre lot, in-law apartment, 2 car garage, needs some TLC but worth the effort. Selling As-Is! Call Lynn 872-9000 H01/17

Established neighborhood, this 3BR home has a generous master suite, and eat in kitchen, delightful patio, new roof, this home is larger than it looks & is move in ready. Call Tracy 872-9000. H12/18

Just Listed! Super clean home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, 2 car garage and a new roof. Call Kathy at 454-9602. H01/19

Great starter home or investment property, 2 bedroom with basement, priced to sell. Call Tracy 872-9000 or 5206720 H01/20

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Only $22,500 - Beautiful brick 2 story home. Completely updated. Call Karen 872-9000 or 5206672. H01/23

Buy Low/Sell High 5 Homes at $12,000 Many under $20,000 Call Kathy Fronk at 454-9602 for details

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• SOUTH SHORES • 4 BDR / 2 BA • Full finished bsmt w/walkout atrium door • Fenced yard • Many updates

4 bedroom 2 story home in wonderful Mt. Zion neighborhood. 1938 sq. ft. fenced private backyard. Call Karen 872-9000 or 520-6672. H01/04

Cute 3 bdrm ranch w/partially finished basement. 1-car attached garage, plus nearly new 2.5 car garage w/electrical service. Nicely landscaped yard w/patio. Call Shirley 872-9000 H01/13

Great starter home. Newer carpet & paint. Very well decorated & maintained. Newer bath & replacement windows. Screened porch to fenced backyard. Call Rodger 872-9000 or 4544370 H01/22

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Spacious 4 level home on .94 acre w/trees! 3 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Updated kitchen includes Jenn-Aire appliances, wine cooler & granite type counter tops. Call Donna Munson 872-900 or 454-2223. H01/01

Ranch in awesome North neighborhood. Corner lot approx .5 acres. Breezeway, partially finished waterproofed basement. Call Karen 872-9000 or 5206672 H01/21

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LAKE FRONTAGE Dock w/hoist All brick ranch Enormous kitchen Windowed great room 18’ brick walled patio

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CONDO Secured building New flooring 2010 Deck Some appliances

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BLUE MOUND 3 bedrooms Attached garage Fenced yard Deck Sunporch

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REDUCED $10,000 Lake frontage Dock / deck Large kitchen 3 BDR / 2 BA Full finished walkout

• LAKE ACCESS • Covered dock • 5 bedrooms • Finished walkout LL • Screened porch • Patio & deck

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LATHAM 3 BDR / 2 BA Huge lot Att. 2.5 car garage Deck Eat-in kitchen

• ONE+ ACRE • Nature lover’s dream • 3 Bedrooms • Plenty of storage • Deck • Newer roof

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NORTH Some appliances 3 BDR / 2 BA Lots of new! Eat-in kitchen Walk-in closets

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NORTH Large lot 4 BDR / 2 BA Full basement 2.5 car garage Selling “AS IS”

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HOME PARK Totally updated Main floor laundry Large lot 2 car det. garage New windows

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HOME PARK Mechanics dream gar 3 bedrooms Loads of updates Partially fenced yard Gazebo

Becky Ray 454-8013

Jeannie Riddle 872-2710

Becky Underwood 872-2730

Kaye Wood 872-2712

Barb Rush 620-8267

Kathy York 872-2706

Diane Rushing 872-2711

Sue Shaffer 872-2715

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209 E. Hunt, Cerro Gordo, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1.5 car garage, great location, close to park, hard wood floors, utility room, newer furnace, nice big living room/family room. Reduced $52,000

1771 N Union, Decatur, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 2 car garage, well built house features big back yard and detached garage. HUD home, sold As Is NEW $15,400

1854 N Maple, Decatur, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car garage, bungalow on a deep lot, features hardwood floors, full unfinished basement, mature trees, detached garage and more,. HUD home sold As Is. NEW $23,400

2280 N Main, Decatur, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car garage. Nice brick bungalow on a deep lot, features hardwood floors, full unfinished basement, mature trees and detached garage. HUD home sold As Is. NEW $46,000

112 Grays Ln, Decatur, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1.5 car garage. Charming ranch home on large lot, features big family room, mature trees, detached garage and more. HUD home, sold As Is. NEW $54,900

107 N East C St, LaPlace, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 2 car garage, nice home in quiet town. Front window looks out over open field. All bedrooms are newly remodelled and new flooring. Nice spacious living room. Large lot with nice big shade trees, NEW $79,500

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313 S Madison St, Cerro Gordo, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home with shed in back. Large living room and dining room are connected with double doors. Beautiful woodwork. Extra room for office or 4th bedroom. Older kitchen and bathroom. Ready to move in or great potential for remodelling. Must see. $59,900.

1060 W. Harrison 428-7600 New Location Since 1977 George Owrey Realtor of the Year 2000 Judi Morville Realtor of the Year 2004

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$158,500 Extremely well maintained home. 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. 2nd floor laundry, hardwood floors, intricate woodwork, finished walkout basement, screened porch, covered deck, & South Shores Elementary. JD #101

$125,000 WOW! 5 bdrms, 2.5 baths & a full bsmt! Priced below market value. Owners have moved & need this North end home sold. Fenced yd & 2 car gar. JD#102

$389,900 Amazing custom built new construction (TBB) in Craycroft at Southlake. 5 bdrms, 3 baths, 3 car garage. Elegant floorplan, luxury kitchen, spacious master suite, & Mt. Zion Schools. JD #103

$82,500 - Great opportunity to own a 3 bdrm, 1.5 bth ranch in one of Decatur’s famous Westend neighborhoods w/ a finished bsmt. Beautiful treed & fenced yd. 1 car det’d gar. New furn & CA in 2004. JD#104

$269,900 Custom built ranch. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 car garage. Open concept, covered patio, large fenced yard, huge utility shed, & great location in Mt. Zion schools. JD#105

$307,500 Dramatic brick ranch w/ huge front porch. .68 acre of trees & manicured lawn. Floor to ceiling paned windows, massive pantry, butler pantry w/ wet bar & a 2 tiered brick patio. JD #106

$135,000 Amazing 4 bdrm 1.75 bath ome w/ 2.5 car detached garage. Tons of updates on a half acre lot. Many improvements & gorgeous hardwood floors. JD#107

$119,900 Convenient North location 3 bdrms, 1.75 bath split level home. Finished walk-out lower level with family room. New 95% efficiency furnace JD#108

$87,500 – Classic Home Park 2 story w/ private back yd. 3 bdrm, 2.75 bath home w/ hardwood flrs is structurally sound but needs some TLC. Main floor living & family rms. Master bdrm has ½ bath. JD#109

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Maroa! Spacious 3 bedroom home, 2 full baths, dining room, kitchen w/appliances, full basement, 2.5 car garage, shed, and large deck. Lots of landscaping.

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Forsyth! Vacant commercial lot. 1 acre corner lot on Rt. 51 and Cox St., across the street from Lowe’s. High traffic area.

Reduced! MZ Schools. 3 bdr w/2 baths, large great room, living room, fenced 1/2 acre yard, newer kitchen w/appliances oversized 2.5 car heated garage with lots of concrete parking.

Reduced! $139,900 6 acres in the city. Ranch home w/living room & family room w/fp. 1.5 baths, 2.5 car oversized garage, deck, city water & sewer. Partially fenced yard.

5 large bedrooms, 5 baths, basement, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, 2 car garage, large double deck. Over 3500 finished square feet. Close to lake.

Small town living between Decatur & Springfield. 3 bdr home w/over 200 sq. ft. new large kitchen, living room with fireplace, big laundry room, deck, 2 car garage, 2 utility sheds.

Forsyth! 5 bdrm, 4 bths, finished basement, main floor master bedroom and bath, 3 car garage, kitchen with granite, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, 1/2 acre yard. Realtor Owned 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths, family room with fireplace and wet bar. Fenced yard and 2 car attached garage.

$64,900 Ranch, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1.5 car garage, patio, newer roof, furnace, central air and windows. All appliances including washer and dryer.

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Clean! Clean! Clean! This adorable ranch is move-in ready. Fresh paint, new flooring in kitchen & bath. Hardwood floors in the 3 bdrms & living room. Furnace, a/c, water heater & roof less than 10 years. Nice covered patio. Located in the Elm’s.

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South Shores ranch with 3 bedrs, new kitchen, bath, windows, flooring & much more. Full basement. Deck & patio. 1.2 car detached garage. Fenced backyard. Perfect for 1st time home buyer.

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Small town living close to everything. This home boasts family room & kitchen combo which is a new add to this home. Offering 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 2.5 car attached garage plus 12x16 shed. Situated on large yard. Everything on 1 level.

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Unique home sits on 2.5 wooded acres, offers 5 bdrms & 4.5 baths. Features over 4000 sq ft, large rooms, and a fantasy master suite. Walk out bsmt to an inground pool, hot tub, landscaped patio, & lake view. Motivated owner is offering a big price reduction at $409,900. This is a must see. Contact Joe at 521-6020 for a showing.

Lovely turn of the century home with 4/possible 5 bdrms. Reardon kitchen, updated bth, formal dining, FP in living room, replacement windows, enclosed porch & natural woodwork. Appliances stay. Situated on corner lot across from city park. Small town schools. $84,900. Call Gary 454-8400.

Small town living at affordable price! Perfect for 1st time buyers. Large living room & 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 car garage plus shed. A must see for $63,500. This one won’t last, call Gary 454-8400.

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Mt. Zion schools. Nice ranch located on a corner lot with a large fenced yard and a 2 car garage. Substantial updates include new windows, master bath, exterior siding, and a covered porch. Recently Reduced! This is a great buy at only $89,500. Call Kent 972-4889

Newly updated and ready to move in. Freshly painted throughout, plus new carpet, bath, plumbing and roof. Two bedrooms, full basement, 1.5 car detached garage and fenced back yard. Just Reduced to $39,900 Call Gary at 454-8400

Beautifully kept 3 bedrooms home with lots of updates. Replacement vinyl windows, new doors, central air, and beautiful Shrock cabinets. Ready for a new family, offering a small town setting. Located in Lovington. Won't last long at only $54,900. Call Joe at 521-602

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Michelle Bartlett 433-6422

Melba Eades 877-2850

John Armer 972-2389

April Nuzzi 412-9009

Connie Armer 972-2385

Paula Cooley Owner/Broker 454-1050

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Carol Waller 972-9257

Rick Fornwalt 358-5104

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Well-Kept/One Owner Ranch, “Shows Pride of Ownership!” Priced to Sell! Hardwood under carpet in bdrms. and hall $54,900 Call Phil

$4100 Price Reduction! 1.5 Story Bungalow on cul- Ranch with “Totally updated bath”, Newer A/C, de-sac, MB on main flr. w/bath, 2.5 baths, Spacious eat- Spacious fenced back yard, Partial finished basement in Kitchen and Dining Room, FP, Updates! “See It Today” w/FP and wet bar. $69,900 Call Paula $129,900 Call Phil

Okaw Valley Schools! Secluded 2 Story country home situated on 2.8 acres 4 BR, Lg. eat-in K, pole barn w/stalls for horses, 5 BR Ranch within minutes of northside shopping & Private road “Must dining. Landscaped, Finished LL with FR, large utilSell!” $142,900 Call ity rm and 5th bdrm. 4 car gar. $125,900 Call Rick Rose

Spacious 2 Story 4 bdrm. with woodwork like it was in 1900, 3rd story attic w/lots of storage. This home has been wellpreserved and “Priced to Sell!” $52,900 Call Phil

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Victorian 2 Story in Argenta. Vintage charm with Many Updates! Over 3000 sq. ft. $179,900 Call Paula

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Meridian Schools! 1.5 Story in Blue Mound 4 bdrms., 2.5 baths, Doors/windows '09, Finished loft, 3 car gar. $5000 Price Reduction! Bungalow on a quiet '03, Motivated Seller! street, New paint throughout, New carpet in Living $119,900 Call April

Room and Kitchen, Remodeled bath, Appliances negotiable $39,995 Call April

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Reduced $8000 Lovington Schools! Nice Ranch with 2 baths, Fireplace, Carpet/Ceramic Tile/Laminate flooring, Jetted Tub, 3 car attached gar. Ranch with lots of peace and quiet. Close to hospiEnclosed porch, 16x18 Deck tal, restaurants, shopping, Zoo/Museum, movies and walking distance to lake $79,900 Call Phil $135,500 Call Jack

Beautifully decorated 1.5 Story Historic 1870’s home in Sullivan Open Floor Plan! Original doors, knobs & woodwork! Updates! $149,900 Call Paula

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Remodeled Ranch Updates: Furnace/gar. door/windows ‘07; New paint inside/out; Bathroom completely remodeled! Very Motivated Seller! $84,900 Call April

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Very nice west-end 1.5 Story LR/DR open, All appliances stay, Landscaped back yard. Patio, Shed, Workshop area $59,900 Call Melba

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$20,000 Price Reduction! Lake Frontage! Open-concept abounds! 4 BR 3 ba. Cherry walls, Oak flrs and 12-16’ cathedral ceilings. Wet Bar Library $379,900 Call Paula

MZ Schools! Ranch, All appliances stay!, Kitchen has reverse osmosis water system, Furnace-A/C-Hot Sullivan Schools! Nice Brick Ranch "Priced Below water heater in last 3 yrs., Excellent for 1st Time Appraisal!" Well-Maintained! Spacious rooms, Updates! Patio, Shed $96,500 Call Phil Buyer! $109,900 Call Phil

Some rental assistance for those who qualify. Income restrictions apply For more information, please call Argenta 217/795-2244 Rick Gaede, Manager Maroa 217/794-5326 Rick Gaede, Manager Moweaqua 217/768-3139

Sullivan Schools! Nice Ranch Lots of Updates! WellMaintained! 2 patios, 2 Outbuildings, Landscaped, Zoned for Business R2 "Lot of New for the Money!" $86,500 Call Connie

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Okaw Valley Schools! Sharp Ranch in Bethany "Move In Condition!" 1.5 Car att. gar./2.5 car detached gar., Fenced yard, Deck, Insulated windows $72,000 Call Connie

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$74,900 Historic District! Rare Queen Anne Style! 2500+ sq feet plus floored attic! Original shake shingles Gorgeous hardwood floors, trim Floor Plan, Slide Show & Virtual tour www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

Turn key ready! 1.5 Story updated Cape Cod! Main floor bedroom, updated bath Finished family room in basement Cozy sun porch. Private patio

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Mt Zion Schools! 5+ Acres! Updated-ready for new owner Large country kitchen Main floor laundry Large pastures & barn $172,500

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$334,000 Lake Access Ranch, Dock! 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths Finished Basement with wet bar! New Carpet & Paint - Neutral Palate! Floor Plan/Slide Show/Virtual Tour www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

Coon Creek RV Park & Resort Lake Shelbyville! 17.68 Acres, RV sites Boat storage, lodge Comfortable home built in 1996 www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

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Unique split level/open concept Fireplace, spacious bedrooms Deck, wooded back yard Owners have found new home $115,900

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3 bdrms, bsmnt, 2.5-C garage! Spacious kitchen Lots of updates! Walk-in closet Fenced landscaped yard

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Walk-out raised ranch! 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths Finished lower level Nice patio & fenced yard

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Traditional! Updated white cabinets Ceramic tile flooring Hardwoods in bedrooms Basement, patio Large lot backs up to woods

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Bob Sparks 201-0235

Great investment! 11 units All appliances furnished! Many recent improvements Bsmnt laundry & storage Lighted security entrances Off-street parking

Very Clean, well maintained! Recently updated! 3 bdrms, hardwood floors Family room, woodburner Large yard, shed

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Rod Greene 433-0334

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$88,500 Remodeled kitchen Bamboo floor/oak cabinets Main level jetted tub, shower New carpet, ceramic tile New siding/roof/replacement windows Deck, fenced yard

Great location! Breakfast nook, C/A Covered 12 x 19 deck Huge, fenced back yard 1.5 car garage $39,900

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Updated kitchen & bath Appliances stay New furnace & C/A Newer roof Bsmnt, screened porch

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Lots of Updates! Newer kitchen, bath, carpet Fresh neutral paint Basement, fireplace & bar Garage, fenced backyard

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$79,900 Maintenance-free! 4 miles west of Decatur Very sharp, large country kitchen Large master bedroom Small town schools Newer roof, siding, windows

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$128,900 in MT. ZION! Many updates! 4 Season Sunroom 1900+ SF-3 bdrms/1.75 bths Heated garage w/work area www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

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Finished living area of 2970 sq ft Sunken living room Open kitchen-dining-family rooms 4 bdrms, laundry on top floor Glass tiled patio

Maroa-Forsyth Schools! Neutral dĂŠcor-Lots of new! Hardwood floors under carpets 3 bedrooms, Finished basement 4 car insulated garage, Â˝ Acre

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Priced under assessment-$94,500! North, Parsons Elementary school! LIVES LARGE With fenced yard!! Screened Porch & fireplace! www.DecaturHomes4sale.com

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REDUCED! South Shores Charmer! Cute ranch w/large family room, bright sunroom & large eat-in kitchen. Fresh paint, new flooring in kitchen & laundry, new siding, new windows. MLS 185554

Meridian Schools. Squeaky clean with many updates. Brick/Vinyl ranch w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, new windows, 4 season room & 2 car attached garage. MLS 185622

Charming bungalow featuring hardwood floors, new carpet, & fireplace w/central air. Move in condition, handicap accessible. 1.5 car garage, fenced yard. MLS 184223

NEW! Dream home! Beautiful windows. Main floor office. Cherry cabinets. Very unique and grande-nothing like it on the market! Backing up to woods. MLS 185926

REDUCED! Spacious ranch, open and airy. Cathedral ceilings in living room, great room and family room. Large open kitchen. Sun room with deck/patio. MLS 185429

NEW! Super cute cedar ranch with great floor plan! Corner fireplace in living room. New roof in 2010, new high efficiency furnace in '02 and extra insulation. MLS 185962

NEW! Beautiful Home, very clean & bright! Crown molding; trey ceiling in dining room; hardwood floors; and a neutral color palette ready for you to move right in! Must See! MLS 185949

REDUCED! Attractive and updated bungalow! Large eat-in kitchen. Very nice 4-season room could be 3rd bedroom. Main floor laundry. Large 2.5car heated garage. MLS 184414

Spacious brick 2-story, with many updates. Marble entry, remodeled kitchen, huge master suite with sun room, above-garage/porch. 3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths MLS 185003

Beautiful, spacious home on 1 grand acre. Great view of Forsyth Park from wrap-around deck. Main floor master suite with sauna. New kitchen. 3-, 2-, 1-car garages. MLS 184832

Nice ranch on quiet cul-de-sac off #3 fairway at SSCC. Cathedral ceiling, oak floors, two master BRs w/huge main master bath. Large covered back porch, sprinkler system. MLS 185057

REDUCED! 4 levels of living space w/rec room and bar in lower level. Many updates including new light fixtures & exterior/storm doors. New heater & roof Fall '10. MLS #185804

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To all my past & present clients I would like to thank you for all the fun & interesting memories you have given me over the last 17 yrs. However most of all for allowing me to share with you the exciting times of Buying or Selling your home! During these interesting times, when you need someone to find you a home or to market yours to sell give me a call ~ However challenging as things may seem, there are many great opportunities waiting. And as for my future clients let the new, exciting & fun memories begin. Wishing you all a Wonderful, Happy & Healthy New Year! Colleen

Tracy Cavner Century 21 Bagley & Assoc. tcavnerc21@ yahoo.com 201-0847 0105

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1610 E. Pershing Rd.

#185290 $384,900 #185436 $279,900 ONE OF A KIND HOME on A place for everyone, genwooded lot, private drive erous 2 story MZ Schools

#185191 $279,900 Quality finish, many updates, Mt. Zion Schools

#185037 $269,900 S.A. Lewis new construction. Mt. Zion Schools

#185473 $189,900 #185592 $119,900 Finished basement, fenced Great Decatur neighborbackyard, MTZ Schools hood near lake & St. Mary’s

Call Kevin @ 875-8360

Kevin Fritzsche

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1610 E. Pershing Rd. Visit www.brinkoetter.com or Call 875-8360 to make an appointment for your personal tour. 0105

Senior & Disabled Apartments Bagley & Assoc. Rt. 36 & Country Club Road 422-8400 1-800-470-3376

Charlotte Miller 972-3049 If you are looking for a GOOD and reasonable HOME -INSPECTOR call Barry Miller 853-0850 Charlottemc21@yahoo.com

All Brick 2 Bedrooms New furnace, newer roof Garage, full basement Only $19,500 Call Charlotte 972-3049

Great buy $29,000 9 rooms, 4 BDRs, 2 Baths 2 car garage, family room Large kitchen Call Charlotte 972-3049

Debbie Leach 620-9988 Debbieleachc21@yahoo.com

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LEXINGTON

Wishing all of my clients a blessed and prosperous New Year

$17,000 3 Bedroom Full basement 1.5 garage sidet Call Charlotte 972-3049 Good family home. Reduced $43,900 2 bedroom, 2 car garage Full basement Enclosed front porch Call Charlotte 972-3049

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Come see me for all your real estate needs.

I want to tell you all a story ‘bout a friendly place called DHA. A place that helps a lot of Seniors with a rent that is affordable to pay. If there’s a disability they’ll have a unit where it’s comfortable to stay. For rental housing just for you, just call the friendly DHA

DHA • Decatur Housing Authority • 423-7711

Bev Gharst 201-0257 Dean Burrous 872-3840

Mike Gremo 413-9653 Chadd Garver 454-9993

Carol Keller 520-2857

Karen Mayer 872-2708

John Crabill 412-0298

Denise Nelson 412-2458 Carol Daniels 620-6450

Eileen Milligan 454-6540 Cathy Derby 872-2704

Kay Penk 872-2729 Sue Drobisch 872-2705

• FORSYTH • 4 BDR / 4.5 BA • Huge lot • Full finished bsmt • Main floor BDR • Zoned Heating/cooling

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MZ SCHOOLS 1.3 wooded acres 4 BDR / 4 BA Private office Luxurious MBDR suite Spacious rooms

• ARGENTA • 3 bedrooms • Appliances stay • Patio • Garage • Shed

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FENCED YARD Garage Full basement Security System Being Sold “AS IS”

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LARGE LOT 3 Bedrooms Garage Full basement Selling “AS IS” North

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HALF ACRE Newer asphalt drive Newer furnace & air 2 Bedrooms 2.5 car garage All appliances stay

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REDUCED 5 BDR / 3 BA Remodeled kitchen Large backyard Newer roof Full fin walkout bsmt

SOUTH SHORES Many, many updates One plus acre 3-4 Bedrooms Spacious Cul-de-sac

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LARGE LOT Small town schools 4 car garage 3 BDR / 2 BA 4 Season room Home warranty

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NORTH Many updates Eat in kitchen All appliances stay Fenced yard / shed 3 BDR / 2.5 BA REALTOR

SANTA FE (D6803) The tiled room along with stucco sides flatter this southwestern styled home and make the Santa Fe (D6803) extremely eye appealing. The arched covered courtyard at the entrance as well as the open courtyard next to the garage has the traditional look of the Old Spanish missions. The Santa Fe has 1,970 square feet of living area on the first floor and a full-unfinished basement waiting to be used. The foyer is tiled and open. To the right through an archway is the dining room. It has 11 foot coffered ceilings. The stairs to the basement are between the dining area and the great room. There is a see through fireplace in the rear of the great room, shared with the hearth room. There is an entertainment center in the rear off the bay windows. The nook is connected to the hearth room forming a large, comfortable area to eat breakfast and read the paper. The kitchen has cabinets on two walls opposite each other with a snack bar running along the counter facing the nook. There is a Lazy Susan in one corner and a pantry across the room. Across the hall is the utility, which opens into the garage and is conveniently located close to the master suite. The master suite has coffered ceilings and a master bath that homeowners dream about. “His and her” sinks

are just inside the door, with a huge whirlpool bath opposite. A separate stool room next to the shower provides privacy. A huge walk-in closet is on the other side of the shower. On the opposite side of the home are two more bedrooms with a bath between. A linen closet is also in the hall. Each room has its own wall closet. If bedroom 2 is used as a den instead of a bedroom, the door can be changed to open off the great room, using two beautiful French doors. As the front of the Santa Fe has a courtyard, so does the back. It has a hot tub in the rear corner with arched transoms spaced throughout the wall. An ornate iron gate opens to the back of the property. For a study plan of the SANTA FE (D6803), send $15.00, to Landmark Designs, 33127 Saginaw Rd. E., Cottage Grove, OR 97424 or call 1-800-562-1151. Be sure to specify plan name and number. Compact disks, with search functions are free of charge, to help you search our portfolio for you dream home ($5.00 shipping and handling will apply). Or you may order or search online at www.ldiplans.com. Save 15% on construction plans using the code (input your code here) online, mailing, or calling 1-800-562-1151.

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872-9000 Fax: 872-9005 333 E. Pershing Rd. www.areaonerealtors.com

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Jeanna Funk 972-5953 Cheryl Friend, Gen. Mgr. 872-2701

• SOUTH • Decatur’s newest 55+ planned community • Minutes from SSCC & Red Tail Golf Course • 3 BDR / 2 BA • • • • • •

• NEAR LAKE • 2-3 BDR • Bsmt / fireplace • Move-in condition • All brick • Reduced

217-877-8000 800-225-4130 3090 N. Main St in Decatur www.herald-review.com/homeseller