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8448 Centaur DriveMachesney Park, IL 61115

Single Family · 3 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 1,760 Sq. ft. | 0.30 Acres
$340,000 New

8448 Centaur Drive Overview

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Beautifully Updated Home with Organic Orchard & Pollinator-Friendly Landscape! Thoughtfully maintained and updated, this home offers a wonderful blend of comfort, functionality, and sustainable living. The welcoming foyer leads to a versatile den with French doors, ideal for a home office, reading room, or flex space. The spacious kitchen opens to the family room featuring a cozy fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering area. A sliding door from the dining area leads to a large deck with a gazebo and adjacent firepit area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide plenty of space for family and guests. The unfinished lower level offers excellent potential for future living space, recreation, or storage. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard, established organic orchard, and pollinator-friendly landscaping designed to attract birds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators. Additional features include a solar energy system, updated siding, and a storage shed. This special property combines modern conveniences, energy efficiency, and exceptional outdoor living in a beautiful setting ready for its next owner.

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8448 Centaur Drive Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,760
  • Price/Sq.ft. $193
  • Lot 0.30 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 122

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Winnebago
  • MLS Area Major: Machesney Park
  • Township: Harlem

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,531.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 0829433001
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 1760
  • Basement SqFt.: 968
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 1760
  • Unfinished Basement SqFt.: 968
  • Upper SqFt.: 440

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3

Building Interior

  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0

General Information

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Living Area: 1760
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Rooms Total: 6

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2.5

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85x150
  • Water Source: Community

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

General Information

  • Sewer: Community Sewer

Room Information

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 21X15

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 23X11

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13X11

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Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: N/A

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: N/A

Room: Laundry

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13X10

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 15X12

8448 Centaur Drive Neighborhood

Community

61115 (MACHESNEY PARK) Demographics

39
Median Age
2,056
Population Density (per sq. mile)
26%
College Educated
$64,187
Estimated Median Income
6,700
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,883
Estimated Total Renters
78% / 22%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

8448 Centaur Drive Monthly Cost

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8448 Centaur Drive Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$257,520
Average List Price
$149
Average Price per Square Foot
38
Properties Sold
57
Average Days on Market
87
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

8448 Centaur Drive History

Date Event Value Agent
6/29/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 29, 2026
6/26/2026Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance MLS Added to Database
June 26, 2026