OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2018 for $295K

$393,683

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,041/mo

•

4,576

sq ft

8986 S Lowden Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031

About this home

3.84 ACRE UNIQUE PROPERTY OFFERS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING PRAIRIES IN ALL OF THE 3,500 ACRES OF NACHUSA GRASSLANDS. Surrounded by beautiful tall grass prairie, enjoy morning time viewing of overnight dew on Big Blue Stem & Indian Grass & brilliant moonlit nights from upper level decks! Magical observations awaiting you with over 100 bison grazing these nearby rich grasslands, some approaching 35 yards of Rolling Thunder Prairie... a converted barn residence in 1992! Wide open configuration, exposed barn beams & barn wood add rustic integrity to this home. Living & Dining Room present vaulted beamed ceiling with upper deck access. Loft or 4th bedroom offers serene views. 60'x26' pole building/shop comes equipped with wood-burn stove, radiant over head LP heater, electric, concrete floor & overhead door. Attached 15'x12' garden shed with garage/service door & 60' lean-to. Surrounded by The Nature Conservancy, embrace this wildlife & prairie field sanctuary!

Single-familyProperty Type

3.84 acresLot Size

$86Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kelly Miller • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Bought with Vicky Turner • Crawford Realty, LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10029666

Redfin Estimate

$393,683

$99K since sold in December 2018$18K since September

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This home's estimate is 30.5% higher than the average sale price ($302K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$345,000
A
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$209,900
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,915 sq ft
2087 Blackhawk Ln, Dixon, IL 61021
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$380,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
1132 Stony Point Rd, Dixon, IL 61021
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$365,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,600 sq ft
1584 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$160,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,914 sq ft
215 W Lincoln Hwy, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$349,500
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,656 sq ft
855 Riverside Dr, Dixon, IL 61021

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Market trends in 61031, IL

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-List Price

97.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$215K

$64K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

9 days MoM

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1 MoM

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NEW 23 HRS AGO
$180,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,744 sq ft
223 Franklin St, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
$435,900
3 beds3.5 baths1,536 sq ft
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Sale history for 8986 S Lowden Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10158777

Dec 19, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$261,330

$57/sq ft

Dec 18, 2018

Listed (New)

$261,330

$57/sq ft

45.47 ACRES UNIQUE PROPERTY OFFERS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING PRAIRIES IN ALL OF THE 3,500 ACRES OF NACHUSA GRASSLANDS. Surrounded by beautiful tall grass prairie, enjoy morning time viewing of overnight dew on Big Blue Stem & Indian Grass & brilliant moonlit nights! Magical observations awaiting you with over 100 bison grazing these nearby rich grasslands. Surrounded by The Nature Conservancy, embrace this wildlife & prairie field sanctuary.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10029666

Dec 19, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$295,000

$64/sq ft

Sep 10, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 13, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 25, 2018

Listed (New)

$295,000

$64/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09930031

Jul 6, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Tax history for 8986 S Lowden Rd

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

179 ft.

Lot depth

911 ft.

Lot size

3.84 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Ogle County

APN

22-16-400-040

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 8.5
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Unassigned, Side Apron, Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
Driveway: Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 12 x 7
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 7 x 7
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 6
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 31 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 17
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 17
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Pantry-Walk-in
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 5
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 17
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement Description: Slab

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 11

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Exterior Building Type: Other
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,576

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Lower Sq Ft: 1728
Main Sq Ft: 2528
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 1992
Total Sq Ft: 4,576
Upper Sq Ft: 320
Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 22164000000000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 3.84 ACRES
Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Horses Allowed

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,276.38
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 275
Middle Or Junior School District: 275
High School District: 275

Location Information
Township: FRANKLIN GROVE
Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
Directions: From Rt. 64, go south Route 251. Turn right on Flagg Rd. to Lowden Rd.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 22-16-400-040

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.2mi

6/10

Ashton-Franklin Center High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi

7/10

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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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

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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Historical weather

Franklin Grove, IL • 61031

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$374,000 – $453,000

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245 W Flagg Road, Dixon, IL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$478,774

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