Perched on a beautiful upsloping lot overlooking the Cogan valley and beyond, you’ll find this charming 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, home-office, detached 2-car garage at 5 Valley Road, being sold furnished. The main level features an open living space, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The living and dining rooms have hardwood floors, beautiful wood-clad vaulted ceilings, a gas-log fireplace with built-in bookshelves, and sweeping views of the valley and access to the deck overlooking all the splendor of The Galena Territory. The kitchen features warm wood cabinets and granite countertops. Off the kitchen, you’ll find a large 4-season room with warm wood walls and ceiling leading to a side composite deck and access to an area above the garage. The main floor includes a nice-sized master suite with a walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub, and a powder room. The upper level has a second bedroom, a full bathroom, and a loft space for multiple uses. The lower level includes a large entry space with ceramic tile floors, and laundry area. Bedroom with new closet with attached full bath, bedroom has ample room for a home office. The house has zoned heating and cooling splits with additional electric baseboard heating. Enjoy the valley views from the many outdoor composite deck spaces. The two-car garage has a large workshop above for all your hobbies. You'll have peace of mind knowing there's a metal roof, low maintenance composite decking, a concrete driveway and Fiber-Optic high speed internet. Septic system is sized for a two-bedroom house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Brennan• COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Bought with JACQUELINE DEBES• RE/MAX PRIME PROPERTIES
Perched on a beautiful upsloping lot overlooking the valley, you’ll find this charming 2-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 1-office house (2160 square feet of living space) with a detached 2-car garage at 5 Valley Road, being sold with 3 Valley Road for a total of 1.88 acres! The main level features an open living space, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The living and dining rooms have hardwood floors, beautiful wood-clad vaulted ceilings, a gas-log fireplace with built-in bookshelves, and sweeping views of the valley. The kitchen features warm wood cabinets and granite countertops. Off the kitchen, you’ll find a large 4-season room with warm wood walls and ceiling. The main floor includes a nice-sized master suite with a walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tubs, and a powder room. The upper level has a second bedroom, a full bathroom, and a loft space. The lower level includes a large entry space with ceramic tile floors, a large sitting room/office space (easily converted to a third bedroom with the addition of a closet), and another full bath. The house has zoned heating and cooling splits with additional electric baseboard heating. Enjoy the valley view from the many outdoor deck spaces. The garage includes an EV charging station and a large workshop above. The primary parcel is 0.92 acres, and the second is 0.96 acres. The second parcel has an additional HOA fee of $1360/year and taxes of $51/year. The second parcel dimensions are 182.04x294.77x93.64x346.77.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11954943
Feb 23, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$345,000
$160/sq ft
Jan 25, 2024
Pending
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Jan 19, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Jan 2, 2024
Listed (Active)
$345,000
$160/sq ft
+33
Perched on a beautiful upsloping lot overlooking the valley, you'll find this charming 2-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 1-office house (2160 square feet of living space) with a detached 2-car garage at 5 Valley Road, being sold with 3 Valley Road for a total of 1.88 acres! The main level features an open living space, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The living and dining rooms have hardwood floors, beautiful wood-clad vaulted ceilings, a gas-log fireplace with built-in bookshelves, and sweeping views of the valley. The kitchen features warm wood cabinets and granite countertops. Off the kitchen, you'll find a large 4-season room with warm wood walls and ceiling. The main floor includes a nice-sized master suite with a walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tubs, and a powder room. The upper level has a second bedroom, a full bathroom, and a loft space. The lower level includes a large entry space with ceramic tile floors, a large sitting room/office space (easily converted to a third bedroom with the addition of a closet), and another full bath. The house has zoned heating and cooling splits with additional electric baseboard heating. Enjoy the valley view from the many outdoor deck spaces. The garage includes an EV charging station and a large workshop above. The primary parcel is 0.92 acres, and the second is 0.96 acres. The second parcel has an additional HOA fee of $1360/year and taxes of $51/year. The second parcel dimensions are 182.04x294.77x93.64x346.77.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,564 (+24.7%)
$3,568 + $111,999
$115,567
2024
$4,462 (+6.9%)
$3,568 + $111,999
$115,567
2023
$4,174 (+20.2%)
$2,209 + $93,057
$95,266
2022
$3,473 (+8.8%)
$1,931 + $81,329
$83,260
2021
$3,192 (+0.7%)
$1,441 + $60,693
$62,134
2020
$3,169 (+2.4%)
$1,336 + $56,286
$57,622
2019
$3,097 (+0.4%)
$1,207 + $55,108
$56,315
2018
$3,084 (+0.7%)
$1,187 + $54,187
$55,374
2017
$3,063 (+0.9%)
$1,202 + $54,851
$56,053
2016
$3,035 (+1.2%)
$1,202 + $54,851
$56,053
2015
$2,998 (−2.3%)
$3,759 + $52,538
$56,297
2014
$3,068 (−1.3%)
$3,956 + $55,298
$59,254
2013
$3,109
$4,008 + $56,026
$60,034
Tax history for 5 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,564 (+24.7%)
$3,568 + $111,999
$115,567
2024
$4,462 (+6.9%)
$3,568 + $111,999
$115,567
2023
$4,174 (+20.2%)
$2,209 + $93,057
$95,266
2022
$3,473 (+8.8%)
$1,931 + $81,329
$83,260
2021
$3,192 (+0.7%)
$1,441 + $60,693
$62,134
2020
$3,169 (+2.4%)
$1,336 + $56,286
$57,622
2019
$3,097 (+0.4%)
$1,207 + $55,108
$56,315
2018
$3,084 (+0.7%)
$1,187 + $54,187
$55,374
2017
$3,063 (+0.9%)
$1,202 + $54,851
$56,053
2016
$3,035 (+1.2%)
$1,202 + $54,851
$56,053
2015
$2,998 (−2.3%)
$3,759 + $52,538
$56,297
2014
$3,068 (−1.3%)
$3,956 + $55,298
$59,254
2013
$3,109
$4,008 + $56,026
$60,034
*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 width
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Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Jo Daviess County
APN
0840206400
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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 768
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.92
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,174
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,360
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $113.33
Schools Information
School District: Scales Mound
Elementary School: Scales Mound
Middle Or Junior School: Scales Mound
High School: Scales Mound
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 0840206400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Scales Mound Elementary School
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