This is your chance to own a piece of history! This adorable home was once a one room scoolhouse (Samuel Dysart School). Nestled on 1 acre, this home has unique open spaces, an eat-in kitchen, first floor laundry and 1 bedroom/1 bathroom. There is also plenty of space to add more bedrooms. The metal roof, garage door , windows and water heater are all newer! The heater (2020) and AC (2021) have been replaced. Call today for your private showing. Estate sold AS IS.
This is your chance to own a piece of history! This adorable home was once a one room scoolhouse (Samuel Dysart School). Nestled on 1 acre, this home has unique open spaces, an eat-in kitchen, first floor laundry and 1 bedroom/1 bathroom. There is also plenty of space to add more bedrooms. The metal roof, garage door , windows and water heater are all newer! The heater (2020) and AC (2021) have been replaced. Call today for your private showing. Estate sold AS IS.
NWIAR #202205164
Sep 6, 2022
Sold
$125,000
$64/sq ft
Aug 3, 2022
Listed
$115,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,424 (+15.6%)
$6,069 + $33,399
$39,468
2024
$2,097 (+16.6%)
$5,277 + $29,043
$34,320
2023
$1,797 (−15.3%)
$4,589 + $25,255
$29,844
2022
$2,123 (−5.2%)
$4,210 + $23,170
$27,380
2021
$2,239 (+1.8%)
$3,951 + $24,577
$28,528
2020
$2,200 (+70.6%)
$3,836 + $23,861
$27,697
2019
$1,290 (+11.9%)
$3,724 + $23,166
$26,890
2018
$1,153 (+9.9%)
$3,547 + $22,063
$25,610
2017
$1,049 (−0.6%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2016
$1,055 (−1.0%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2015
$1,066 (−0.4%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2014
$1,070 (+2.5%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2013
$1,044
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
Tax history for 1598 Franklin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,424 (+15.6%)
$6,069 + $33,399
$39,468
2024
$2,097 (+16.6%)
$5,277 + $29,043
$34,320
2023
$1,797 (−15.3%)
$4,589 + $25,255
$29,844
2022
$2,123 (−5.2%)
$4,210 + $23,170
$27,380
2021
$2,239 (+1.8%)
$3,951 + $24,577
$28,528
2020
$2,200 (+70.6%)
$3,836 + $23,861
$27,697
2019
$1,290 (+11.9%)
$3,724 + $23,166
$26,890
2018
$1,153 (+9.9%)
$3,547 + $22,063
$25,610
2017
$1,049 (−0.6%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2016
$1,055 (−1.0%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2015
$1,066 (−0.4%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2014
$1,070 (+2.5%)
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
2013
$1,044
$3,461 + $20,795
$24,256
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,940
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
060914200001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,239
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ashton Franklin Center School District
Elementary School: Ashton Franklin Center Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Ashton Franklin Center Middle
High School: Ashton Franklin Center High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,940
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Lee County
APN: 060914200001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Ashton-Franklin Center High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Franklin Grove, IL • 61031
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.