The country life! Zoned agricultural on 0.8 acre. Bring your chickens! All brick ranch style home in Boone County. Quality construction of home with steel I-Beams, built in 1963. New roof, gutters and soffits in 2016. Reverse osmosis drinking water system. All appliances and utilities are electric. Sand point well with water well pump and pressure tank replaced 2018. Most flooring in main part of house replaced in 2018. Lots of windows in the house with great views! Laundry/mud room between house and attached garage. All appliances stay with home. Sump pump lines redone recently with 5 inch pipe to ditch. Wifi and dish available carriers in area. Water softener system does not stay. Low county tax rate. HSA Home Warranty included.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.8 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leann Sackett• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with Fidel Batres• Keller Williams Realty Signature
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Market trends in 61038, IL
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
+4.9% MoM
Median sale price
$373K
$3K MoM
Avg. days on market
8d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 11653 Porter Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10249387
Mar 15, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$134,900
Feb 14, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 28, 2019
Contingent
—
Jan 15, 2019
Listed (New)
$134,900
+19
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NWIAR #201900170
Mar 15, 2019
Sold
$134,900
Jan 15, 2019
Listed
$134,900
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07878788
Nov 16, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$110,000
Oct 11, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$120,000
May 16, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$125,000
Aug 11, 2011
Listed (New)
$129,000
+6
NICE BRICK RANCH HOME ON .80 ACRE IN QUIET COUNTRYSIDE. ZONED AG FOR ANIMALS! OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LARGE ROOMS. ENCLOSED HEATED BREEZEWAY HAS FFL. AVE ELECTRIC BILL $123 PER MONTH. NO GAS BILL! APPLIANCES INCLUDED. SOLD AS IS. (ESTATE) WITH HOME WARRANTY. 6.74 TAX RATE. 3 EXEMPTIONS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,354 (−0.5%)
$6,667 + $64,602
$71,269
2024
$4,375 (−0.3%)
$6,667 + $64,602
$71,269
2023
$4,386 (+11.0%)
$6,667 + $61,272
$67,939
2022
$3,952 (+11.0%)
$10,000 + $49,284
$59,284
2021
$3,562 (−3.0%)
$10,000 + $44,622
$54,622
2020
$3,674 (+6.3%)
$10,000 + $39,627
$49,627
2019
$3,456 (+6.6%)
$10,000 + $38,628
$48,628
2018
$3,241 (+13.2%)
$10,000 + $31,968
$41,968
2017
$2,863 (+4.7%)
$10,050 + $27,777
$37,827
2016
$2,733 (+7.6%)
$10,000 + $25,641
$35,641
2014
$2,539 (−1.1%)
$10,000 + $22,260
$32,260
2013
$2,567
$10,000 + $23,609
$33,609
Tax history for 11653 Porter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,354 (−0.5%)
$6,667 + $64,602
$71,269
2024
$4,375 (−0.3%)
$6,667 + $64,602
$71,269
2023
$4,386 (+11.0%)
$6,667 + $61,272
$67,939
2022
$3,952 (+11.0%)
$10,000 + $49,284
$59,284
2021
$3,562 (−3.0%)
$10,000 + $44,622
$54,622
2020
$3,674 (+6.3%)
$10,000 + $39,627
$49,627
2019
$3,456 (+6.6%)
$10,000 + $38,628
$48,628
2018
$3,241 (+13.2%)
$10,000 + $31,968
$41,968
2017
$2,863 (+4.7%)
$10,050 + $27,777
$37,827
2016
$2,733 (+7.6%)
$10,000 + $25,641
$35,641
2014
$2,539 (−1.1%)
$10,000 + $22,260
$32,260
2013
$2,567
$10,000 + $23,609
$33,609
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,325
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boone County
APN
06-25-200-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural Preservation Area District
The agricultural preservation area district is intended to maintain, enhance, and conserve prime agricultural soils and historically farmed soils, to protect sensitive natural features, and to prevent the uncontrolled, uneconomical spread of nonagricultural development, which results in excessive costs to the county for the provision of essential public services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,863
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Belvidere 100
Elementary School: Seth Whitman Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Belvidere South Middle
High School: Belvidere High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,325
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Boone County
APN: 06-25-200-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Seth Whitman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.7mi
6/10
Belvidere Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
5/10
Belvidere North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$228,000 – $276,000
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