Wonderfully remodeled 2 story home with four bedrooms on a tree-lined lot at nearly 2.5 acres. Could be the perfect farmette you've been waiting for! Not like the others, this one feels more open and has loads of updates, including refinished original hardwood flooring on the main level, spectacular granite and butcher block kitchen with loads of old world charm cabinets with glass sliding doors and a large granite topped island. Complete with refrigerator and new stove and dishwasher. Main floor features included two wood burning stoves, large walk-in pantry, completely incorporated enclosed porch, formal dining room, large entry parlor with bay window, formal living, full bath, small bedroom, and new windows throughout. Private staircase leads upstairs to the primary bedroom with private bath and incorporated laundry room. The classic front staircase leads to two generously sized bedrooms with a full common bath. All second story floor coverings are new engineered hardwoods. This home has beautiful tall baseboards, incorporated archways, some crown moldings giving this home that century old feel while still being turn-key condition. The 2.5 acres offers much including large fenced in area with outbuildings! Included are a chicken coop, larger barn with water source, tac room, and two-story multifunctional building. Previous 50x75 compacted ag-lime area that can be brought back. Oversized three car garage with car port area and full sized shipping container. A 39x7'10 marvel! All this and a large basement with outside access door, 200 amp service, water softener, and new water heater. Welcome to country living with access to I-90, I-39, and all things Rockford and Belvidere.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2.47 acresLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ryan Sullivan• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Wonderfully remodeled 2 story home with four bedrooms on a tree-lined lot at nearly 2.5 acres. Could be the perfect farmette you've been waiting for! Not like the others, this one feels more open and has loads of updates, including refinished original hardwood flooring on the main level, spectacular granite and butcher block kitchen with loads of old world charm cabinets with glass sliding doors and a large granite topped island. Complete with refrigerator and new stove and dishwasher. Main floor features included two wood burning stoves, large walk-in pantry, completely incorporated enclosed porch, formal dining room, large entry parlor with bay window, formal living, full bath, small bedroom, and new windows throughout. Private staircase leads upstairs to the primary bedroom with private bath and incorporated laundry room. The classic front staircase leads to two generously sized bedrooms with a full common bath. All second story floor coverings are new engineered hardwoods. This home has beautiful tall baseboards, incorporated archways, some crown moldings giving this home that century old feel while still being turn-key condition. The 2.5 acres offers much including large fenced in area with outbuildings! Included are a chicken coop, larger barn with water source, tac room, and two-story multifunctional building. Previous 50x75 compacted ag-lime area that can be brought back. Oversized three car garage with car port area and full sized shipping container. A 39x7'10 marvel! All this and a large basement with outside access door, 200 amp service, water softener, and new water heater. Welcome to country living with access to I-90, I-39, and all things Rockford and Belvidere.
NWIAR #202207273
Mar 31, 2023
Sold
$345,000
$115/sq ft
Feb 24, 2023
Pending
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Feb 10, 2023
Relisted
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Feb 10, 2023
Delisted
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Feb 3, 2023
Price Changed
$355,000
$118/sq ft
Jan 19, 2023
Price Changed
$369,000
$123/sq ft
Dec 5, 2022
Price Changed
$379,000
$126/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Listed
$380,000
$127/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10426661
Sep 26, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$304,500
$102/sq ft
Jun 22, 2019
Listed (New)
$314,000
$105/sq ft
2.47 Acres Boone county zoned Agriculture. Horses allowed. Low Boone County taxes. Big farmhouse recently fully remodeled but the charm remains! Beautiful old trim and high ceilings. New windows, doors, siding, upstairs hardwood floors, tile, and bathrooms. Newer deck. Great kitchen with wood-topped island that seats 7 to 8 people. Dog run off kitchen. Two all season porches/sunrooms. Full basement for more storage. 3 car detached garage. Chicken coop with concrete floor and doors to outside chain link runs. Used for bunnies now but would be great for dogs or chickens. Tack room building (could be garden shed). Barn with attached large run in shed. 60' x 60' limestone riding arena. Quiet country setting but only 4 miles from I-90 entrance at Irene Road.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07338540
Jul 9, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$198,000
$66/sq ft
May 25, 2010
Pending
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May 25, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2010
Contingent
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Apr 2, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$225,000
$75/sq ft
Feb 5, 2010
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jan 25, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$260,000
$87/sq ft
Nov 12, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
$275,000
$92/sq ft
Oct 1, 2009
Listed (New)
$285,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,197 (+9.0%)
$20,370 + $108,799
$129,169
2024
$9,350 (+7.9%)
$20,370 + $108,799
$129,169
2023
$8,669 (+14.6%)
$22,300 + $94,837
$117,137
2022
$7,564 (+4.0%)
$22,300 + $84,225
$106,525
2021
$7,272 (+0.4%)
$22,300 + $74,768
$97,068
2020
$7,244 (+18.5%)
$22,300 + $68,625
$90,925
2019
$6,115 (+5.9%)
$22,992 + $65,863
$88,855
2018
$5,774 (+14.3%)
$20,323 + $43,506
$63,829
2017
$5,052 (+17.0%)
$19,224 + $37,001
$56,225
2016
$4,316 (+2.8%)
$18,747 + $33,783
$52,530
2014
$4,200 (−0.4%)
$18,747 + $34,190
$52,937
2013
$4,218
$19,489 + $34,428
$53,917
Tax history for 1726 Irene Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,197 (+9.0%)
$20,370 + $108,799
$129,169
2024
$9,350 (+7.9%)
$20,370 + $108,799
$129,169
2023
$8,669 (+14.6%)
$22,300 + $94,837
$117,137
2022
$7,564 (+4.0%)
$22,300 + $84,225
$106,525
2021
$7,272 (+0.4%)
$22,300 + $74,768
$97,068
2020
$7,244 (+18.5%)
$22,300 + $68,625
$90,925
2019
$6,115 (+5.9%)
$22,992 + $65,863
$88,855
2018
$5,774 (+14.3%)
$20,323 + $43,506
$63,829
2017
$5,052 (+17.0%)
$19,224 + $37,001
$56,225
2016
$4,316 (+2.8%)
$18,747 + $33,783
$52,530
2014
$4,200 (−0.4%)
$18,747 + $34,190
$52,937
2013
$4,218
$19,489 + $34,428
$53,917
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.47 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,999
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boone County
APN
07-29-200-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural Preservation Area District
The agricultural preservation area district is intended to maintain, enhance, and conserve prime agricultural soils and historically farmed soils, to protect sensitive natural features, and to prevent the uncontrolled, uneconomical spread of nonagricultural development, which results in excessive costs to the county for the provision of essential public services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
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 Size Acres: 2.47
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,272
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Hiawatha School District #426
Elementary School: Hiawatha Grade School K-8
Middle Or Junior School: Hiawatha Grade School K-8
High School: Hiawatha High School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,999
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Boone County
APN: 07-29-200-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Schools
Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-8
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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Hiawatha High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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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