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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8448 Centaur Dr
General
- Price: $340,000
- Taxes: $5,531 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12685829
- Updated: 6/26/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Machesney Park
- County: Winnebago
- Township: Harlem
- Driving Directions: N Alpine Rd to Terrang Trail to Centaur Dr
School Information
- School District: 122
- Elem School District: 122
- Midd School District: 122
- High School District: 122
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Water: Community
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,760
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1996
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 85 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1996
- Tax Amount: $5,531
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Community Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 829433001
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Schools
Schools serving 8448 Centaur Dr
School District:Harlem Unit School District 122
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115 | PK-K | 1.3 mi |
Machesney Elementary School 8615 North 2nd Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115 | 4-6 | 1.3 mi |
Marquette Elementary School, Machesney Park, IL 8500 Victory Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115 | 1-3 | 1.8 mi |
Harlem Middle School 735 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL 61111 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
Harlem High School 9229 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 8448 Centaur Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/26/2026
Listed
$340,000
107.32%
MLS
10/31/2019
Sold
$164,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8448 Centaur Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,175
5%
$70,996
13%
2023
$4,923
100%
$63,052
10%
2022
-100%
$57,508
8%
2021
$4,480
—
$53,486
5%
2021
$4,480
6%
$50,949
4%
2019
$4,225
-6%
$48,802
3%
2018
$4,514
2%
$47,202
3%
2017
$4,434
2%
$45,907
2%
2016
$4,364
1%
$44,994
2%
2015
$4,328
1%
$44,207
—
2014
$4,288
1%
$44,207
-4%
2013
$4,248
2%
$46,078
-6%
2012
$4,185
—
$48,869
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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8448 Centaur Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115 (MLS# 12685829) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 8448 Centaur Drive is currently listed for $340,000 and was received on June 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 8448 Centaur Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Machesney Park? You can browse all Machesney Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
