OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2020 for $128K

$187,628

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $971/mo

•

1,571

sq ft

3781 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL 61252

About this home

Very private and cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage cottage located in rural Fulton with paved roads. Oversized heated and air conditioned garage with an exhaust system, perfect for a hobbiest, mechanic, or art guru. Extra parking on the side of the garage for R/V or extra vehicle. New water heater 2019 and newer roof. Septic serviced and cleaned January 2020. There is also a large deck to take in the rural sights and sounds of nature at your backdoor; and to help with keeping the yard beautiful the seller is including the riding mower with the property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Grant McCaulley • Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities / Midwest Partners

Bought with Non-Member Non-Member • Non-Member

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4215357

Redfin Estimate

$187,628

$60K since sold in December 2020$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 76.5% higher than the average sale price ($106K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$36,000
A
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$30,000
B
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212 21st Pl, Clinton, IA 52732
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$125,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,672 sq ft
6070 Garden Plain Rd, Fulton, IL 61252
SOLD SEP 25, 2025
$122,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,215 sq ft
503 N Church St, Albany, IL 61230
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$149,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,554 sq ft
2408 Chancy St, Clinton, IA 52732
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$175,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,743 sq ft
808 S Church St, Albany, IL 61230

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Market trends in 61252, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.1%

4.2% MoM

Median sale price

$190K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

30 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 3781 Balk Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4215357

Dec 29, 2020

Sold (MLS)

$128,000

$81/sq ft

Dec 29, 2020

Sold

$128,000

$81/sq ft

Sep 17, 2020

Listed

$135,000

$86/sq ft

Sep 17, 2020

Listed

$135,000

$86/sq ft

+20

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4192687

Oct 11, 2018

Sold

$128,000

$81/sq ft

Oct 11, 2018

Sold (MLS)

$128,000

$81/sq ft

May 22, 2018

Listed

$138,500

$88/sq ft

May 22, 2018

Listed

$138,500

$88/sq ft

+13

Looking for privacy and seclusion? This updated ranch home nestled on an acre of ground with some timber and a large private deck offers a wilderness life style that is minutes from town. Main floor laundry. One step entrance. A 43' x 24' garage with water, heat and air. Roof, windows and doors are all newer. Appliances included, plus an air compressor all in as is condition. Hard surfaced roads. Close to the Mississippi river. Mushroom hunting at home. Average monthly utility cost are $154.00

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,310 (−0.8%)

$4,422 + $53,144

$57,566

2024

$3,336 (+22.4%)

$6,073 + $51,130

$57,203

2023

$2,726 (−14.4%)

$5,623 + $47,338

$52,961

2022

$3,183 (+4.4%)

$5,139 + $43,267

$48,406

2021

$3,049 (−0.3%)

$4,884 + $41,117

$46,001

2020

$3,058 (−1.9%)

$4,861 + $40,925

$45,786

2019

$3,116 (+1.7%)

$4,903 + $41,276

$46,179

2018

$3,065 (+4.0%)

$4,836 + $40,714

$45,550

2017

$2,949 (+2.3%)

$4,611 + $38,820

$43,431

2016

$2,883 (+3.7%)

$4,692 + $37,577

$42,269

2015

$2,780 (+3.0%)

$4,514 + $36,149

$40,663

2013

$2,700

$4,572 + $36,614

$41,186

Tax history for 3781 Balk Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,310 (−0.8%)

$4,422 + $53,144

$57,566

2024

$3,336 (+22.4%)

$6,073 + $51,130

$57,203

2023

$2,726 (−14.4%)

$5,623 + $47,338

$52,961

2022

$3,183 (+4.4%)

$5,139 + $43,267

$48,406

2021

$3,049 (−0.3%)

$4,884 + $41,117

$46,001

2020

$3,058 (−1.9%)

$4,861 + $40,925

$45,786

2019

$3,116 (+1.7%)

$4,903 + $41,276

$46,179

2018

$3,065 (+4.0%)

$4,836 + $40,714

$45,550

2017

$2,949 (+2.3%)

$4,611 + $38,820

$43,431

2016

$2,883 (+3.7%)

$4,692 + $37,577

$42,269

2015

$2,780 (+3.0%)

$4,514 + $36,149

$40,663

2013

$2,700

$4,572 + $36,614

$41,186

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,352

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

0720200003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.

A-1

Agricultural District

The purpose of the agricultural district is to preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the agricultural base of the county. This is to be accomplished by limiting the allowable and conditional uses and also through the use of the LESA program when considering proposed changes to other zoning classifications.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Kennel
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1571
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 15
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 14

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: No
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 11
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 9

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Length: 21
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 14

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 10
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Dining Room
Room 9 Width: 9

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Length: 10
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Dining Room
Room 10 Width: 9

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Tile
Room 11 Length: 10
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 11

Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Vinyl
Room 12 Length: 16
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Room 12 Width: 9

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Other
Room 13 Length: 23
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Additional Room
Room 13 Width: 21

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Other
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 372x153
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1571

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: 3116
Tax Legal Description: 1 acre IN NW COR W 1/2 E 1/2 NE SEC 20 TWP 21

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Septic System

Location

School Information
High School: Fulton

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 84 to Garden Plain road, right on Kennedy road go about 1/3 mile turn l
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,352
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0720200003

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1571
Building Area Total: 1571
Year Built: 1960

Around this home

Schools

Fulton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi

6/10

River Bend Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi

8/10

Fulton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

6/10

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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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° 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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Fulton, IL • 61252

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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$179,000 – $216,000

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Home values near 3781 Balk Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3710 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1929 Sq. Ft.	$257,476
3791 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$276,737

Address	Redfin Estimate
3699 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$190,617
3954 Garden Plain Rd, Fulton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$201,876

Address	Redfin Estimate
3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1888 Sq. Ft.	$441,811
15280 Waller Rd, Fulton, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$183,834

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