18.48 Acres Near Old Golf Course
8 Sun & Fun Court : Decatur, IL 62526
Macon County, Illinois
Ranch Description
Owner Financing Available - Inquire For Terms.
Cheap Land in Decatur, Illinois.
Re-develop this beautiful, abandoned golf course site nestled between Stevens Creek and the nice, safe Arbor Drive neighborhood of north Decatur.
No Deed Restrictions
Creek Along Boundary
Beautiful Grounds
Developer's Special - Priced about 28% Below Market.
Almost 10 acres of Buildable Space
All Utilities Available
PROPERTY: Here's your chance to create a brand new residential subdivision along Stevens Creek (how about “The Meadows at Stevens Creek”?) in this upper-middle class area of Decatur. This was previously a golf club & swimming pool resort and it has been steadily maintained since its closure. The grounds are still beautiful and the brick-construction clubhouse is currently very clean and sound. Just beyond the gate at the end of Sun & Fun Drive is a parking lot to the right, cul-de-sac and clubhouse & pool straight ahead, and golf course to the left. You have about 10 acres of flat & elevated ground on the east side of the property to develop creek-side lots, while the golf course area to the west, which mostly lies within floodplain, can be used as a community park amenity (or even a driving range). A bike path has already been developed on the north and east sides of Stevens Creek, so connecting, expanding, or complementing that feature into this property would add immense value. Indeed, take one short walk around and it's easy to see the vast potential of this property as the future prize of north Decatur. Power runs into the property and water and sewer runs along Sun & Fun Drive, waiting to be extended beyond the gate here. Well and septic is the current setup. The city of Decatur offers boundless recreational opportunities, with Lake Decatur just 17 minutes to the south, home to historic Nelson Park, and offering water sports, wildlife vistas, miniature golf, dining, public gardens and picnic facilities on over 2,800 acres of water and 30 miles of shoreline. Major shopping, including Sam's Club, Walmart, Ross, Lowe's, and Kohl's, is only a few minutes away from this spot. Don't miss out on this incredible development opportunity at a discounted price - grab it today.
Call, text, or email Scott if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. We've posted a lot of info below - including critical instructions for visiting the property - so please keep reading.
Best Deal in the Market.
Property Description
ADDRESS (street estimated - use GPS for navigation): 8 Sun & Fun Court, Decatur, IL 62526
Size: 18.48 acres
Gps Coordinates: 39.906000, -88.961139
Abridged Legal Description: 12.68 Acs Pt W1/2 Se1/4 Lyg Us 51 Beg Inter E Ln & S Row Sd Rd S717.31 W433.05 N230 W705 N200 W140.39 N To S Row Sd Rd E To Pob 4.8 Acs Sw Cor E1/2 Se1/4 Lyg Sw Of I-72 96Bk2645/91 E196.41 N221.78 Nw1/4 Ne1/4 96Bk2645/91
PLAT Map/Survey: none
TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean - no back taxes, no liens)
MINERAL Rights: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
FLOODPLAIN: overlays an approximately 9.34 acre semi-circle of the north/northwest part of the property, along the creek (see photos or Interactive Map)
ELEVATION: 672 feet
TERRAIN: flat + gently rolling
CONDITION: defunct golf course, well maintained, healthy grass and trees
ACCESS: via gated cul-de-sac at the end of Sun and Fun Court
POWER: available
WATER: available via City of Decatur or existing well
WASTEWATER: available via City of Decatur or existing septic system
TAXES: in 2021 (for all three parcels)
HOA: none
HOA Fees: none
DEED Restrictions: none
ZONING: R1 - Single Family Residential (summarized below)
Minimum lot size (for subdividing) 20,000 sf
Min lot width 80 ft
Min front yard depth 30 ft
Min rear yard depth 20 ft
Min side yard 10 ft
Max building height 2.5 stories/35 feet
Modular homes on permanent foundations Ok
Civic uses like parks, library, museums Ok
Conditional uses include golf course, public pools, cemetery, day care
SCHOOL Districts: Parsons (Elementary) - Stephen Decatur (Middle School) - Macarthur (High School)
NEAREST Cities: Decatur
