Bring your hobbies and your horses! 20+Acres w/Private Pond, Estate & Kishwaukee River Frontage! Includes two subdivided parcels. The historic home at 231 Bethany Rd is one-of-a-kind with beautiful views of the Kishwaukee River, a private (stocked) pond, and mature trees on 1.79ac. Approx 2900 finished sqft with 3 bdrm/3 baths, great room, kitchen, office, living rm, dining rm, all-seasons porch, partially finished basement, 2 car garage & shed. Tons of storage/closets throughout! Listing Broker related to owner. The location (the NE corner of North First St. & Bethany Rd) is ideal for possible development possibility for future residential, multi-units, or commercial-with city or county approval. (prior proposed development renderings are available at request) Listing agent related to seller.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
21.29 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alison Rosenow• American Realty Illinois LLC
*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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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.79 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
DeKalb County
APN
802400027
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.
RC-1
Residential Conservation District
This district is intended to help implement the goal of the DeKalb County Unified Comprehensive Plan that new development should occur only on properties that are immediately adjacent to a municipality so that such properties may be annexed, rather than development occurring in unincorporated DeKalb County. Recognizing that there are existing residential uses, lots (generally in the range of one acre in size) and buildings in unincorporated DeKalb County that developed, or were designated for development, under significantly different regulations than those set forth in this Ordinance, this district is established to allow the conservation of such as legal, conforming uses, lots and buildings, to the extent such comply with the various regulations set forth herein. This district shall apply only to those properties so designated on the Zoning District Maps as of the effective date of this Ordinance, and shall not be subsequently applied to any other properties. This district is not intended to permit greater residential densities within the areas designated with this classification, nor to serve as a precedent for additional residential development in areas zoned A-1, Agricultural District. The map symbol and short name for this district shall be RC-1
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt,Brick
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 20
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 24 x 11
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl,Storage Space
Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,300
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 1350
Main Sq Ft: 2950
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: Yes
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,300
Total Sq Ft: 4,300
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0802400027
Lot Information
Dimensions: 600X647X265
Lot Size: 10+ Acres
Lot Features: Pond(s), River Front, Water View, Wooded, Waterfront
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,811.48
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 428
Middle Or Junior School District: 428
High School District: 428
Location Information
Township: DeKalb
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Peace Rd. to Bethany West to Property 231 Bethany
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.79 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 802400027
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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De Kalb High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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 100° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$701,000 – $848,000
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