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8970 N Barker Rd, Byron, IL 61010
About this home
Own your own private retreat. Stunning 2 story home on 3.28 private acres in Byron School District. Enjoy the peacefulness and privacy of country living, yet under 2 miles to town. This home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a 3 car garage, basketball court, and garden shed with an upper level fort for the kids. Enjoy the views from the sprawling deck overlooking the trails and wildlife. First floor laundry, oak trim, 6 panel doors, central vac, 12x15 private office off of the master suite. Gorgeously remodeled kitchen, new roof, updated bathrooms with granite counters, new driveway, 2 newer AC units and 2 newer furnaces. Too many upgrades to list. See attached Amenities sheet. This is truly a one of a kind home. Zoned Ag.
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*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 4
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Below Grade Finished Area: 800
- # of Stories Total: 2
- 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: 3.28
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,831
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- Schools Information
- School District: Byron 226
- Elementary School: Mary Morgan Elementary
- Middle Or Junior School: Byron Middle
- High School: Byron High School 9-12
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 3,000
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 3.28 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1991
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Ogle County
- APN: 05-19-400-008
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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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