Taylor Baker, Realtor

10/11/2026

Home shopping for someone else? Check out these tips!

Whether you’re helping an aging relative or an out-of-town friend, here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for others.

10/10/2026

Simple tips for transitioning your home from summer to fall.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Make Your Home Cozy for Fall Decor | By Lauren Kim | 0 Likes SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More The annual approach of winter makes autumn an ideal time to bring in fun decor elements like fluffy throws and pillows, candles, and warm autumnal colors. Follow these tips to....

10/08/2026

Here’s how to enjoy your fireplace safely, no matter what kind you have.

Here’s how to enjoy your fireplace safely, no matter what kind you have.

10/07/2026

From friendly faces to local hotspots, every neighborhood has something special. What makes yours feel like home? 🏡❤️

10/07/2026

✨ A NEW PRICE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. ✨

119 Clubhouse Drive, Makanda
NOW OFFERED AT $499,000

Room to dream. Space to make it yours. 🗝️

Located in the Apple Creek Golf Club community, this spacious home offers approximately 4,491 square feet on one acre—with generous gathering spaces, beautiful architectural details, and the opportunity to bring your own vision to life.

🤎 5 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms
🤎 3+ car garage
🤎 Multiple balconies and outdoor entertaining spaces
🤎 Wood-burning fireplace
🤎 New roof in spring 2026
🤎 Unity Point School District

A prestigious setting and a compelling new price—come see the possibilities for yourself.

🔗https://listings.homesbytaylor.realtor/idx/details/listing/c057/26053436/119-Clubhouse-Drive-Makanda-IL-62958

Call or text to schedule your private showing.

Taylor Baker, REALTOR®
Market Pro Realty
📲 618-713-9113
🌐 HomesByTaylor.Realtor

Your Key to All Things Real Estate.

10/06/2026

This Halloween, skip the candy and treat yourself to something sweeter—a new home. Whether you're looking for more space, a fresh start, or your dream neighborhood, now’s the perfect time to make a move.

# realestate

10/04/2026

Help your home stand out to potential buyers this autumn with these staging tips and be sure to reach out for more staging advice!

1. Emphasize the coziness inside your home by accentuating your couch or armchairs with accent pillows and throws in an autumn color palette.
2. Provide plenty of additional light around your home, as well-lit rooms will help the space look larger and more inviting.
3. Try to keep your home’s temperature between 70 and 73 degrees.
4. Boost your curb appeal by raking the leaves, patching brown spots in your lawn, and adding a new doormat.

10/03/2026

Bought your first home? Congrats! Here are five tips to help you navigate this exciting and sometimes challenging process.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 5 Things First-Time Homeowners Need to Know Home Improvement | By Allison Gomes | 0 Likes SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Becoming a first-time homeowner is an exciting milestone, whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties, or beyond. But amid the thrill of t...

10/02/2026

🎄 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 🎄

What if this Christmas, you were waking up in the home you’ve been waiting for?

Welcome to 119 Clubhouse Drive in Makanda — a spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath home overlooking the beautiful Apple Creek Golf Club, with room to gather, entertain, relax, and make memories for years to come.

✨ 4,491 sq. ft.
✨ 5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms
✨ 3+ car garage
✨ Wood-burning fireplace
✨ Large kitchen with eat-in area
✨ Formal dining room
✨ Deck & multiple outdoor spaces
✨ New roof in 2026
✨ Unity Point School District
✨ Peaceful Stone Creek setting

‼️And now offered at $499,000‼️

🎁 Maybe the best gift this year isn’t under the tree.

Maybe it’s the keys. 🔑

📍 119 Clubhouse Drive, Makanda, IL
💰 $499,000

Ready to see if this is the one that feels like home?

🔗https://listings.homesbytaylor.realtor/idx/details/listing/c057/26053436/119-Clubhouse-Drive-Makanda-IL-62958

Taylor Baker, REALTOR®
Your Key To All Things Real Estate
📞 618-713-9113
📧 [email protected]
🌐 HomesByTaylor.Realtor

📸 Image disclosure: These images were AI-generated using property photos as references to illustrate holiday decorating and staging possibilities. Furnishings, décor, finishes, and other details may differ from the home’s actual appearance and are not representations of what is included in the sale.

10/01/2026

What would you do with a $20,000 head start?

At 119 Clubhouse Drive, the space is already here: approximately 4,491 square feet, five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a one-acre setting in Apple Creek Golf Club, a 3+ car garage, multiple balconies, grand living spaces, and a new roof completed in spring 2026.

Now it’s your turn to decide what comes next.

Offered at $580,000 with a $20,000 seller credit toward upgrades—so you can begin choosing the finishes that make the home feel like yours.

Buyer may request that the credit be applied to eligible closing costs or an interest-rate buydown, subject to lender approval and loan-program limits.

📍 119 Clubhouse Drive, Makanda, Illinois
📲 Taylor Baker, REALTOR® | 618-713-9113
🌐 HomesByTaylor.Realtor
Market Pro Realty

Message me to schedule a private tour and see the possibilities in person.