Brand New Carpet in master, and on main floor! The curb appeal is fantastic and this 3-4 bedroom 2.5 bath home on Taft is designed perfectly! Many new updates to be excited about like new kitchen counters, roof (08), HVAC(09), drive (2010),lighting(16), 1/2 bath remodel, hardwood/vinyl plank flooring. The master is large and the laundry lives upstairs (where the clothes live!!!). This home has an unfinished basement (plumbed for a bath) that's just waiting to be finished, lovely deck, fenced yard and is beautifully landscaped. Pre-inspected & selling as-reported. All information believed to be accurate, but not warranted.
- MLS# CA193084
- Date Listed05/17/2019
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size -
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision The Meadows
- Property Type Single Family
- County Sangamon
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,886 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $105.99
Interior Features
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Other
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features Level, Other
Directions
29S to Rochester, Taft is the stoplight after Hilltop, turn left onto taft
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $4,691
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Schools near 62563
Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 62563 in Rochester, IL.
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace
Public • 1 - 12 • Serves this home
5.77 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace
Public • 1 - 12 • Serves this home
5.77 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 8
6.79 mi
Distance
Harvard Park Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
7.27 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
7.35 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 6
2.2 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.39 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
7.09 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
8.36 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Springfield Southeast High School
Public • 9 - 12
6.07 mi
Distance
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Public • 9 - 12
6.72 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
9.55 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
2.55 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
4.89 mi
Distance
Hope Learning Academy Springfield
Private • PK - 12
4.89 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 MERLIN Drive | Listing | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $195,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $193,635 |
| 65 GUINEVERE Drive | Listing | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $179,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $178,686 |
| 50 TAFT Drive | Listing | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $259,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $257,632 |
| 38 Galahad Drive | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $179,000 | Aug 29, 2026 | - |
| 30 Galahad Drive | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $185,000 | Aug 29, 2026 | - |
| 34 LANCELOT Drive | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $189,900 | Aug 29, 2026 | - |
| 70 TAFT Drive | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $275,000 | Aug 29, 2026 | - |
| 25 TAFT Drive | Listing | 4 | 4 | Jul 30, 2026 | $295,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $303,231 |
| 9 Galahad Drive | 3 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $250,000 | Aug 29, 2026 | - |
| 45 MERLIN Drive | Listing | 3 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $249,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $258,856 |
Local Neighborhood Highlights for 62563
Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Rochester, IL area.
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,659 | 3,114 | 198,939 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 96 | 1,215 | 229 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $102,983 | $103,039 | $64,574 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $47,749 | $46,455 | $36,099 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 106 | 84 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 17.1°F | 17.1°F | 17.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86.5°F | 86.5°F | 86.5°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3" | 36.3" | 35.56" | 38" |
2/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
0/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
47/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 3/100, Transit Score: 2/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 8 TAFT Drive
Source: Realty.com
8 TAFT Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 in The Meadows, Rochester, IL 62563 is a single family listed at $199,900. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,886 sq. ft., $106 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 36 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 36 photos of 8 TAFT Drive.
The full address for this home is 8 TAFT Drive, Rochester, IL 62563.
8 TAFT Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Fri May 17, 2019
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 3/100, Transit Score: 2/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 8 TAFT Drive. Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace (Grades: 1 - 12), Rochester Jr High School (Grades: 7 - 8), Rochester High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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