Experience the charm of this distinctive log home nestled along the banks of the Kishwaukee River. The striking exterior boasts curb appeal with its redwood logs and metal roof. Step inside to discover a stunning all-wood interior featuring vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, an island, and stainless steel appliances. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there's ample space for comfortable living. The full finished walkout lower level offers additional living space and another fireplace. Relax and enjoy the views from the deck, or explore the outdoors with the convenience of a shed and a three-car detached garage. Located just a short walk from downtown Cherry Valley and Baumann Park, and with easy access to I90, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Toni Vander Heyden• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Such a cool property and we'll maintained for a log home, on the Kishwaukee River. High up from the river will protect home from flooding. Shed for canoes . . . Just roll the canoe/kayak down to the river for hours of fun. Across from beautiful...
Baumann Park, this home is sure to not last long.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Experience the charm of this distinctive log home nestled along the banks of the Kishwaukee River. The striking exterior boasts curb appeal with its redwood logs and metal roof. Step inside to discover a stunning all-wood interior featuring vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, an island, and stainless steel appliances. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there's ample space for comfortable living. The full finished walkout lower level offers additional living space and another fireplace. Relax and enjoy the views from the deck, or explore the outdoors with the convenience of a shed and a two-car attached garage. Located just a short walk from downtown Cherry Valley and Baumann Park, and with easy access to I90, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.
NWIAR #202400593
Apr 10, 2024
Sold
$312,500
$131/sq ft
Feb 20, 2024
Pending
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Feb 16, 2024
Listed
$310,000
$130/sq ft
NWIAR #202302692
Jul 7, 2023
Sold
$285,000
$119/sq ft
Jun 12, 2023
Pending
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Jun 8, 2023
Price Changed
$285,000
$119/sq ft
May 23, 2023
Listed
$305,000
$128/sq ft
+29
Do not miss out on this unique red pine log home! Beautiful inside, and out with a view of the river in the heart of Cherry Valley! This beautiful home has vaulted ceilings with a floor to ceiling stone, wood burning fireplace! There is an additional gas fireplace in the lower level walkout. The kitchen has stainless appliances and granite countertops and floors. Detached 3 car garage has plenty of room for the toys with a walk-up attic for storage and a shed for storage.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10988668
May 12, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 4, 2021
Price Changed
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Mar 12, 2021
Price Changed
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Feb 5, 2021
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Sep 6, 2001
Sold
$30,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,654 (+17.0%)
$21,533 + $57,103
$78,636
2024
$4,834 (+19.3%)
$19,478 + $49,704
$69,182
2023
$4,051 (+12.4%)
$19,478 + $49,704
$69,182
2022
$3,604 (−3.0%)
$10,485 + $40,226
$50,711
2021
$3,716 (−20.7%)
$9,971 + $38,256
$48,227
2020
$4,687 (+24.3%)
$9,547 + $36,630
$46,177
2019
$3,771 (−0.7%)
$9,099 + $34,912
$44,011
2018
$3,797 (−4.3%)
$8,861 + $33,330
$42,191
2016
$3,969 (+1.1%)
$8,600 + $32,347
$40,947
2015
$3,926 (+5.3%)
$8,418 + $31,663
$40,081
2013
$3,729 (+3.9%)
$8,498 + $31,967
$40,465
2012
$3,587 (+0.8%)
$8,809 + $33,137
$41,946
2011
$3,558 (+6.7%)
$8,911 + $33,523
$42,434
2010
$3,335 (+5.2%)
$9,138 + $34,375
$43,513
2009
$3,171 (+4.8%)
$9,241 + $34,764
$44,005
2008
$3,026 (+4.7%)
$9,242 + $33,211
$42,453
2007
$2,891
$8,937 + $32,116
$41,053
Tax history for 3454 Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,654 (+17.0%)
$21,533 + $57,103
$78,636
2024
$4,834 (+19.3%)
$19,478 + $49,704
$69,182
2023
$4,051 (+12.4%)
$19,478 + $49,704
$69,182
2022
$3,604 (−3.0%)
$10,485 + $40,226
$50,711
2021
$3,716 (−20.7%)
$9,971 + $38,256
$48,227
2020
$4,687 (+24.3%)
$9,547 + $36,630
$46,177
2019
$3,771 (−0.7%)
$9,099 + $34,912
$44,011
2018
$3,797 (−4.3%)
$8,861 + $33,330
$42,191
2016
$3,969 (+1.1%)
$8,600 + $32,347
$40,947
2015
$3,926 (+5.3%)
$8,418 + $31,663
$40,081
2013
$3,729 (+3.9%)
$8,498 + $31,967
$40,465
2012
$3,587 (+0.8%)
$8,809 + $33,137
$41,946
2011
$3,558 (+6.7%)
$8,911 + $33,523
$42,434
2010
$3,335 (+5.2%)
$9,138 + $34,375
$43,513
2009
$3,171 (+4.8%)
$9,241 + $34,764
$44,005
2008
$3,026 (+4.7%)
$9,242 + $33,211
$42,453
2007
$2,891
$8,937 + $32,116
$41,053
*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
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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
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1601152012
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R1
One-Family Residential District
The R-1 districts are established in order to protect public health and promote public safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and welfare. The general goals include, among others, the following specific purposes: To protect residential areas against fire, explosion, noxious fumes, offensive noise, smoke, vibrations, dust, odors, heat, glare and other objectionable factors; To protect residential areas to the extent possible and appropriate in each area against unduly heavy motor vehicle traffic, especially through traffic, and to alleviate congestion by promoting off-street parking.; To protect residential areas against undue congestion of public streets and other public facilities by controlling the density of population through regulation of the bulk of buildings; To protect and promote the public health and comfort by providing for ample light and air to buildings and the windows thereof; To promote public comfort and welfare by providing for usable open space on the same zoning lot with residential development; To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations to meet the probable need for future residential expansion and to meet the need for necessary and desirable services in the vicinity of residences, which increase safety and amenity for resident and which do not exert objectionable influences; To promote the best use and development of residential land, to promote stability of residential development and protect the character and desirable development, and to protect the value of land and improvements and so strengthen the economic base of the village.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# 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, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 936
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
On Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Lot Size Acres: 0.86
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,603
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: Cherry Valley Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Bernard W Flinn Middle
High School: Jefferson High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1601152012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
White Swan Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
4/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
1/10
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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, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Cherry Valley, IL • 61016
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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