Wait until you see this dreamland oasis nestled on a gorgeous wooded 5 acre parcel located in Byron! Striking well built custom ranch style home with full walkout finished lower level, low maintenance exterior, and newer steel roof! This home is quality built with 2X6 walls and half inch plywood wrapped around entire home! As you walk up to the front door you will notice a new front porch patio area to sit back and relax! As you go inside you all noticed open floor plan with great flow. The great room has cathedral ceilings with a remodeled wood burning fireplace. The kitchen and dining area open up to the great room. Both rooms were recently updated with newer 12 x 24 ceramic tile, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful granite countertops that transcend up through the backsplash! The primary bedroom is very spacious with walk-in closet and attached recently remodeled en suite bathroom with large walk-in shower. There are two other bedrooms on the main floor with an updated full bathroom in the hallway. There is an additional flex Four season room to take in the views of the backyard along with main floor laundry and half bathroom to complete the first floor. Get ready to entertain and host family get together?s in your enormous fully finished lower level with new wood like plank flooring that features a family room with wood burning stove, rec room that serves as a billiard room with complete wet bar, and possible fourth bedroom with additional 3rd bathroom! Outback is where you will want to spend most of your time on the huge concrete patio and vast deck space that is elevated to enjoy your park like view and treed property full of nature and wildlife! Another outstanding feature of this property is the oversized attached three car garage with epoxied floors and detached 2 1/2 car garage to store additional toys to your hearts content. Located in Byron school district with a LOW 7.66% tax rate!! Wow! Rare opportunities like this in Ogle County are few and far between. Make sure you don?t miss out on such a tremendous find!
Wait until you see this dreamland oasis nestled on a gorgeous wooded 5 acre parcel located in Byron! Striking well built custom ranch style home with full walkout finished lower level, low maintenance exterior, and newer steel roof! This home is quality built with 2X6 walls and half inch plywood wrapped around entire home! As you walk up to the front door you will notice a new front porch patio area to sit back and relax! As you go inside you all noticed open floor plan with great flow. The great room has cathedral ceilings with a remodeled wood burning fireplace. The kitchen and dining area open up to the great room. Both rooms were recently updated with newer 12 x 24 ceramic tile, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful granite countertops that transcend up through the backsplash! The primary bedroom is very spacious with walk-in closet and attached recently remodeled en suite bathroom with large walk-in shower. There are two other bedrooms on the main floor with an updated full bathroom in the hallway. There is an additional flex Four season room to take in the views of the backyard along with main floor laundry and half bathroom to complete the first floor. Get ready to entertain and host family get together's in your enormous fully finished lower level with new wood like plank flooring that features a family room with wood burning stove, rec room that serves as a billiard room with complete wet bar, and possible fourth bedroom with additional 3rd bathroom! Outback is where you will want to spend most of your time on the huge concrete patio and vast deck space that is elevated to enjoy your park like view and treed property full of nature and wildlife! Another outstanding feature of this property is the oversized attached three car garage with epoxied floors and detached 2 1/2 car garage to store additional toys to your hearts content. Located in Byron school district with a LOW 7.66% tax rate!! Wow! Rare opportunities like this in Ogle County are few and far between. Make sure you don't miss out on such a tremendous find!
NWIAR #202205383
Sep 13, 2022
Sold
$340,000
$104/sq ft
Aug 12, 2022
Listed
$330,000
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,600 (+10.8%)
$23,069 + $97,772
$120,841
2023
$7,760 (+43.8%)
$21,262 + $90,112
$111,374
2022
$5,396 (+2.9%)
$20,236 + $63,244
$83,480
2021
$5,242 (+0.5%)
$19,243 + $60,141
$79,384
2020
$5,216 (+1.4%)
$19,243 + $60,141
$79,384
2019
$5,142 (+1.7%)
$18,283 + $57,141
$75,424
2018
$5,057 (+5.2%)
$18,283 + $57,141
$75,424
2017
$4,806 (+0.8%)
$17,120 + $53,508
$70,628
2016
$4,770 (+2.8%)
$17,120 + $53,508
$70,628
2015
$4,640 (+2.8%)
$16,541 + $51,699
$68,240
2013
$4,515
$16,976 + $53,057
$70,033
Tax history for 4868 E Walden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,600 (+10.8%)
$23,069 + $97,772
$120,841
2023
$7,760 (+43.8%)
$21,262 + $90,112
$111,374
2022
$5,396 (+2.9%)
$20,236 + $63,244
$83,480
2021
$5,242 (+0.5%)
$19,243 + $60,141
$79,384
2020
$5,216 (+1.4%)
$19,243 + $60,141
$79,384
2019
$5,142 (+1.7%)
$18,283 + $57,141
$75,424
2018
$5,057 (+5.2%)
$18,283 + $57,141
$75,424
2017
$4,806 (+0.8%)
$17,120 + $53,508
$70,628
2016
$4,770 (+2.8%)
$17,120 + $53,508
$70,628
2015
$4,640 (+2.8%)
$16,541 + $51,699
$68,240
2013
$4,515
$16,976 + $53,057
$70,033
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
378 ft.
Lot depth
577 ft.
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,679
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ogle County
APN
10-05-400-027
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: Concrete, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,600
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,243
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 226
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,679
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 10-05-400-027
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mary Morgan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Byron Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Byron High School 9-12
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Byron, IL • 61010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $536,000
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