Welcome to this lovely custom built 2 story home on 2 beautiful acres with great views. New blacktop winding driveway leads you up to this privately tucked away home. Great room with vaulted ceiling, wall of windows, skylights and hardwood floors greet you. Sliding doors, French doors open to the 2 tiered stamped patio overlooking the backyard with rolling hills and trees. Formal dining room, tiled eat in kitchen with new backsplash, white cabinets with pullouts, SS appliances, gas range with stainless hood. 1st floor MBR with large private bath, sliding door out to patio, 9’ ceilings run through the first floor. Half bath off GR. 2 family size BRs up with huge bathroom includes bonus room closet. 2.5 attached garage with stairs to basement. Basement has 9’ ceilings, high and dry and could easily be finished off. 3.5 car detached garage for all the toys. Nicely landscaped with retaining wall and extra parking. Great home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
2 acresLot Size
5 car garageParking
Listed by Debbie Rheingans• Century 21 Affiliated
Bought with Debbie Rheingans• Century 21 Affiliated
Custom built 2 story sits on 2 gorgeous rolling acres.Great room with beautiful hardwood floors, spacious vaulted ceiling with skylights, fireplace and pretty views of the backyard and patio. The gourmet kitchen has loads of cabinets and counter space. Very unique home
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,947 (+7.1%)
$20,455 + $91,293
$111,748
2023
$7,422 (+6.8%)
$19,446 + $86,789
$106,235
2022
$6,947 (+1.8%)
$18,034 + $80,487
$98,521
2021
$6,822 (+10.0%)
$17,264 + $77,051
$94,315
2020
$6,202 (−0.5%)
$16,925 + $75,540
$92,465
2019
$6,231 (+8.3%)
$16,392 + $73,162
$89,554
2018
$5,755 (+2.1%)
$16,392 + $73,162
$89,554
2017
$5,639 (+2.7%)
$15,969 + $69,875
$85,844
2016
$5,491 (+2.6%)
$15,676 + $68,592
$84,268
2015
$5,354 (+4.5%)
$15,175 + $66,401
$81,576
2013
$5,125
$15,370 + $63,010
$78,380
Tax history for 2581 Water Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,947 (+7.1%)
$20,455 + $91,293
$111,748
2023
$7,422 (+6.8%)
$19,446 + $86,789
$106,235
2022
$6,947 (+1.8%)
$18,034 + $80,487
$98,521
2021
$6,822 (+10.0%)
$17,264 + $77,051
$94,315
2020
$6,202 (−0.5%)
$16,925 + $75,540
$92,465
2019
$6,231 (+8.3%)
$16,392 + $73,162
$89,554
2018
$5,755 (+2.1%)
$16,392 + $73,162
$89,554
2017
$5,639 (+2.7%)
$15,969 + $69,875
$85,844
2016
$5,491 (+2.6%)
$15,676 + $68,592
$84,268
2015
$5,354 (+4.5%)
$15,175 + $66,401
$81,576
2013
$5,125
$15,370 + $63,010
$78,380
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,245
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ogle County
APN
04-24-400-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 5.5
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,491
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Byron 226
Elementary School: Byron
Middle Or Junior School: Byron Middle
High School: Byron High School 9-12
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,245
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 04-24-400-020
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
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Schools
Mary Morgan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Byron Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Byron High School 9-12
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $491,000
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