Quiet, country living with this updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home surrounded by beautiful views of the rolling countryside including 23.17 +/- acres of its own! Set back off the road and perfectly placed to overlook the valley below, this cabin and property is being offered fully furnished and turn-key. Main floor features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings that combines as the living space, dining space and kitchen. Granite countertops and beautiful kitchen cabinetry match the cabin vibes perfectly. A sliding door of the dining space leads out to a covered deck that overlooks the property and beyond. Two bedrooms and an updated bathroom round out the main floor. The lower level holds a 3rd bedroom, another living space, another updated full bath and several storage space. Radiant in floor heat warms the entire walk out lower level. Equestrian lovers take notice-this property has a 44 X 26 horse stable complete with stalls, tack room, and multiple pasture options. In addition to the stable, a 48 X 32 pole building with concrete floors and three overhead doors is sure to store all of your property maintenance equipment and toys. This property offers endless possibilities including, but not limited to, the perfect equestrian setup with acreage, a cozy weekend getaway cabin, a full time country home and a great hunting getaway. All new stainless kitchen appliances in fall of 2022 and new water heaters were installed November of 2023. Included in sale is a 2022 John Deere 1025R compact tractor with low hours. Tractor included a 60" mower, front end loaded and rake. Property is located 3 hours from downtown Chicago, 35 minutes from downtown Galena, and 1 hour 15 minutes from the Quad Cities. Country homes with this amount of acreage are hard to come by so schedule your showing right away! Square footage measurements are approximations and to be verified by buyer/buyers agent.
REDUCED! Beautiful, 23-acre farm, cattle and horse ranch comprised of approximately 7 tillable acres and balance is timber. In addition to the log home and garage, there is a four stall horse barn with a nice size tack room and restroom, as well as 3 horse pastures and a riding arena. The property is a real outdoors man's dream with plenty of wildlife - deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, and dove.
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Last updated by owner on Mar 24, 2025.
Property details
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Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,144
Construction Materials: Log
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: 23.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,452
Utilities
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Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: River Ridge
Elementary School: River Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: River Ridge
High School: River Ridge
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County: Jo Daviess County
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Home facts updated by county records on Mar 24, 2025
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Schools
River Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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River Ridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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River Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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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, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$499,000 – $604,000
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