Enjoy the country living on this 1.59 acre spacious farmette property with a barn (AS-IS), lean-to and an insulated/heated shop with electric, drain, 220 service & concrete floor. Enter into the family room with wood ceiling, beautiful stone fireplace (wood) and built in bookshelves which opens to the roomy dining room with wainscoting & chair rail. Large kitchen with dark cabinets, SS appliances, portable dishwasher, pantry, disposal and eat-in dinette. Breezeway to 1 car garage is a 4season room (not finished), main floor bath has a whirlpool tub, tile flooring and wood ceiling. Small office area on main level (not finished), upstairs there are 2 BR that share a big walk-in closet, full bath with long counter and MBR. MBA and closet have been started but not finished. Wood furnace outside can be used to heat house but also has LP (rented) gas forced air heat. Roof 2020, underground dog fence, ADT system, 2 sump pumps, water softener, whole house fan, electric dryer stays, furnace & A/c approx. . 8-9 years old, water heater 4 years old, water softener 2.5 years old. Close to Rochelle for shopping & interstate access. Ashton-Franklin Center schools. House is being sold AS-IS due to work & lack of time to finish things.
Single-familyProperty Type
1891Year Built
1.59 acresLot Size
$140Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca Adams• Re/Max of Rock Valley
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Enjoy the country living on this 1.59 acre spacious farmette property with a barn (AS-IS), lean-to and an insulated/heated shop with electric, drain, 220 service & concrete floor. Enter into the family room with wood ceiling, beautiful stone fireplace (wood) and built in bookshelves which opens to the roomy dining room with wainscoting & chair rail. Large kitchen with dark cabinets, SS appliances, portable dishwasher, pantry, disposal and eat-in dinette. Breezeway to 1 car garage is a 4season room (not finished), main floor bath has a whirlpool tub, tile flooring and wood ceiling. Small office area on main level (not finished), upstairs there are 2 BR that share a big walk-in closet, full bath with long counter and MBR. MBA and closet have been started but not finished. Wood furnace outside can be used to heat house but also has LP (rented) gas forced air heat. Roof 2020, underground dog fence, ADT system, 2 sump pumps, water softener, whole house fan, electric dryer stays, furnace & A/c approx.. 8-9 years old, water heater 4 years old, water softener 2.5 years old. Close to Rochelle for shopping & interstate access. Ashton-Franklin Center schools. House is being sold AS-IS due to work & lack of time to finish things.
NWIAR #202304305
Oct 25, 2023
Sold
$247,000
$124/sq ft
Oct 3, 2023
Pending
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Aug 23, 2023
Relisted
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Aug 18, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2023
Delisted
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Aug 8, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2023
Listed
$249,900
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,620 (+17.6%)
$11,381 + $59,327
$70,708
2024
$3,928 (+2.2%)
$9,645 + $50,277
$59,922
2023
$3,842 (+25.0%)
$8,387 + $43,719
$52,106
2022
$3,072 (+6.9%)
$6,983 + $33,604
$40,587
2021
$2,875 (+22.0%)
$6,466 + $31,115
$37,581
2020
$2,355 (+2.3%)
$6,278 + $30,209
$36,487
2019
$2,302 (−14.1%)
$6,095 + $29,329
$35,424
2018
$2,680 (+3.1%)
$5,890 + $34,270
$40,160
2017
$2,599 (−0.3%)
$5,718 + $33,272
$38,990
2016
$2,608 (−0.5%)
$5,718 + $33,272
$38,990
2015
$2,622 (+15.7%)
$5,718 + $33,272
$38,990
2014
$2,266 (+0.7%)
$7,065 + $27,309
$34,374
2013
$2,250
$7,065 + $27,309
$34,374
Tax history for 1813 Brooklyn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,620 (+17.6%)
$11,381 + $59,327
$70,708
2024
$3,928 (+2.2%)
$9,645 + $50,277
$59,922
2023
$3,842 (+25.0%)
$8,387 + $43,719
$52,106
2022
$3,072 (+6.9%)
$6,983 + $33,604
$40,587
2021
$2,875 (+22.0%)
$6,466 + $31,115
$37,581
2020
$2,355 (+2.3%)
$6,278 + $30,209
$36,487
2019
$2,302 (−14.1%)
$6,095 + $29,329
$35,424
2018
$2,680 (+3.1%)
$5,890 + $34,270
$40,160
2017
$2,599 (−0.3%)
$5,718 + $33,272
$38,990
2016
$2,608 (−0.5%)
$5,718 + $33,272
$38,990
2015
$2,622 (+15.7%)
$5,718 + $33,272
$38,990
2014
$2,266 (+0.7%)
$7,065 + $27,309
$34,374
2013
$2,250
$7,065 + $27,309
$34,374
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,000
Year built
1891
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
170518400002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.59
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,072
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ashton Franklin Center School District
Elementary School: Ashton Franklin Center Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Ashton Franklin Center Middle
High School: Ashton Franklin Center High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,000
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: —
County: Lee County
APN: 170518400002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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Schools
Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Ashton-Franklin Center High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $323,000
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