REDUCED! This 20 acres is TBD by survey. There is approximately ¼ mile lane leads back to a perfectly placed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom built walk out ranch with very nice views to the west, as the sun sets over the Little Rush Creek Valley. Open floor plan flows from kitchen to dining room to great room. Custom White Oak woodwork is showcased in the custom kitchen cabinets, fireplace mantle, and built-in cabinetry in the great room. The main floor master features its own private bath with step in shower, bathtub, and radiant in floor heat. The main floor has another half bath, a large office space, and a sitting room that combos as mudroom between the 2 car attached garage and living space. Lower level has finished space including a large open living room, two bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level also has radiant, in-floor heating. Walk-out doors are found from both the lower level living room, and a lower level mudroom/laundry room with its own shower. Off the back side of the home is a multi level deck leading to an above ground pool and hot tub. Several other structures are found on the property including a detached 26x40 detached garage with concrete floor, a 30x45 Morton building with concrete floor, a 42x36 barn, and 2 other older farmstead buildings. Approximately 2.5 hours from Chicago, approximately 2 hours from Madison, approximately 1.5 hour from the Quad Cities.
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Market trends in 61028, IL
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
+0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$175K
$20K MoM
Avg. days on market
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Sale history for 5486 S Schnitzler Rd
Date
Event
Price
NWIAR #202205835
Mar 27, 2024
Sold
$700,000
$207/sq ft
Oct 3, 2023
Pending
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Aug 31, 2023
Relisted
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Aug 17, 2023
Delisted
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Jul 20, 2023
Price Changed
$719,000
$212/sq ft
Aug 30, 2022
Listed
$729,000
$215/sq ft
NWIAR #1
Aug 16, 2023
Price Changed
$719,000
$212/sq ft
NWIAR #202201012
Apr 7, 2022
Sold
$1,087,500
$321/sq ft
Feb 28, 2022
Listed
$1,300,000
$384/sq ft
+36
A truly rare opportunity on this 127.8 acre farm that has been cared for and maintained to the highest degree. An approximately ? mile lane leads back to a perfectly placed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom built walk out ranch with breathtaking views to the west, sure to give you a front row seat everyday as the sun sets over the Little Rush Creek Valley. Open floor plan throughout the main floor can be found as you flow from kitchen to dining room to great room. Custom White Oak woodwork is showcased in the custom kitchen cabinets, fireplace mantle, and built-in cabinetry in the great room. The spacious main floor master features its own private bath with step in shower, bathtub, and radiant in floor heat. Rounding out the main floor is another half bath, a large office space, and a bright sitting room that also combos as a mudroom between the 2 car attached garage and living space. Lower level features more finished space including a large and open living room, two bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level also has radiant, in-floor heating. Walk-out doors are found from both the lower level living room, and a lower level mudroom/laundry room with its own shower. Off the back side of the home is a multi level deck leading to an above ground pool and hot tub. Several other structures are found on the property including a detached 26x40 detached garage with concrete floor, a 30x45 Morton building with concrete floor, a 42x36 barn, and 2 other older farmstead buildings. Approximately 67 acres are incoming producing tillable fields, with the balance of the acreage being open brome grass spaces and wooded draws. The timbered ground is a good mix of beautiful and mature Oak?s with young and coming Walnut, along with other commonly found hardwood species. Game trails can easily be spotted in the drone photography, as deer and other game can frequently be spotted from the house. Maintained trails can be found throughout the entire property, and lead all the way down to an over 300 ft stretch of Little Rush Creek. Schedule a private viewing to witness firsthand the beauty and quality of this classic Driftless Region farm. Approximately 2.5 hours from Chicago, approximately 2 hours from Madison, approximately 1.5 hour from the Quad Cities.
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Last updated by owner on Mar 24, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Gravel, Attached, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,299
Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Farm
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Farm
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Acres: 20
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 • 6.2mi
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River Ridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
8/10
River Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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