Pleasant views, low tax rate (7.3), and move-in ready! Just off a hard surface road, (almost in the middle of nowhere), and lovingly cared for this home has 3 generous bedrooms; 2 spacious, airy & bright bathrooms with modern lighting, tile and glass; a full kitched with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, professional vent hood, numberous cabinets and a terrific hardwood floor. The main floor also features a roomy bedroom with double doors to the bathroom and a wide pocket door to the living room. There is also and enclosed back porch/mudroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with washer and dryer hook-ups. (There are also washer and dryer hook-ups in the basement. ) Recently refinished original 4"+ Pine flooring in the living room, halls and all the bedrooms. 3" wide wood flooring in the kitchen. Outside there is a nice, recently redone, front porch, a vegetable garden, a brick paved fire pit area, gentle slopping hills to the rear leading to a short mowed path into the land. Just across the gravel road there is a 40 X 60 pole barn on 1/2 acre also included. . It has two large doors for bringing in trucks/equipment/toys, a gravel floor, and electric. There is fairly flat/level land on either side of the barn for additonal builds, small pastures for a hobby farm, parking, or other uses. All Appliances included, Deep Freezer, W & D less that 2 years old. There is also an owned water softener and an in-line water filtration system, also included. This home is in excellent condition and has been well cared for, with little left to do but move in.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2.6 acresLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by ANN HAAG• KEY REALTY
Bought with JOAN WELT• CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
Pleasant views, low tax rate (7.3), and move-in ready! Just off a hard surface road, (almost in the middle of nowhere), and lovingly cared for this home has 3 generous bedrooms; 2 spacious, airy & bright bathrooms with modern lighting, tile and glass; a full kitched w/ breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, professional vent hood, numberous cabinets and a terrific hardwood floor. The main floor also features a roomy bedroom with double doors to the bathroom and a wide pocket door to the living room. There is also an enclosed backporch/mudroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with washer and dryer hook-ups.(There are also washer and dryer hook-ups in the basement.) Recently refinished original 4"+ Pine flooring in the living room, halls and all bedrooms. 3" wide wood flooring in the kitchen. Outside there is a nice, recently redone, front porch, a vegetable garden, a brick paved fire pit area, gentle slopping hills to the rear leading to a short mowed path into the land. Just across the gravel road there is a 40 X 60 pole barn on 1/2 acre also included.. It has two large doors for bringing in trucks/equipment/toys, a gravel floor, and electric. There is fairly flat/level land on either side of the barn for additonal builds, small pastures for a hobby farm, parking, or other uses. All Appliances included, Deep Freezer, W&D less that 2 years old. There is also an owned water softener and an in-line water filtration system, also included. This home is in excellent condition and has been well cared for, with little left to do but move in.
NWIAR #202502579
Jul 1, 2025
Sold
$252,750
$126/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Pending
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May 19, 2025
Listed
$260,000
$130/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11676567
Jun 12, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$235,000
$118/sq ft
May 19, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Nov 20, 2022
Listed (Active)
$250,000
$125/sq ft
+25
Forreston Schools and amazing views surround this property sitting on over 2 acres of rolling hills with trails, fire pit, established vegetable garden and perennials. The updates will impress and leave you time to relax and enjoy. Main floor features kitchen with island and eat in area, living room, bedroom and spacious full bath plus walk in closet. Upstairs two bedrooms, 2nd full bathroom and laundry. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors. All appliances included. Enclosed back porch. Covered front porch. 40x60 metal building with gravel floor plus on half acre across the road is included making the entire property 2.62 acres.
NWIAR #202207481
Jun 12, 2023
Sold
$235,000
$118/sq ft
May 19, 2023
Pending
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Nov 19, 2022
Listed
$250,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2019
Sold
$152,500
$76/sq ft
NWIAR #201903740
Oct 28, 2019
Sold
$160,000
$80/sq ft
Jun 25, 2019
Listed
$155,000
$78/sq ft
NWIAR #126662
Nov 29, 2018
Sold
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Jan 13, 2018
Listed
$265,000
$133/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09833811
Jan 17, 2018
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,112 (+71.0%)
$11,203 + $62,160
$73,363
2023
$2,990 (+40.1%)
$10,383 + $35,138
$45,521
2022
$2,134
$5,532 + $28,151
$33,683
Tax history for 4977 N Mt Vernon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,112 (+71.0%)
$11,203 + $62,160
$73,363
2023
$2,990 (+40.1%)
$10,383 + $35,138
$45,521
2022
$2,134
$5,532 + $28,151
$33,683
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ogle County
APN
06-13-100-008
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Asphalt, Gravel, 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, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Acres: 2.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,112
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: ForestVille Valley 221
Elementary School: ForestVille Valley 221
Middle Or Junior School: ForestVille Valley 221
High School: ForestVille Valley 221
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 06-13-100-008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
German Valley Grade School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 4.9mi
Forreston Jr/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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