Five acre farmette provides peaceful solitude located in Garden Prairie. Country living at its best and yet just 10 miles to Marengo, Harvard and Belvidere. Less than 20 miles to Rockford. Two acres are zoned agriculture and three acres zoned residential. Updated, 1640 sq ft house built in 1930 nestled in a treed yard. Three bedrooms, one bathroom with walk in dual shower. Beautiful natural hardwood oak floors throughout, with new oak trim. In 2010 updates include: 200 AMP service with new wiring throughout, all walls and ceilings replastered, all hardwood floors refinished or installed, custom kitchen with maple cabinets, dishwasher, oven and refrigerator, total bath remodel, extended life roof. In 2022 new 90 plus furnace. In 2025, new stove top and exhaust fan in kitchen. New well water holding tank. New porch and front door opening to a cozy sunroom. New windows in upper level. All new oak trim throughout. Poured concrete full basement with drain tiles. Water softener and water treatment system. Two outbuildings plus barn sold as is but not beyond repair. Garage 80 x 30, Outbuilding 20 x 40, Barn 60 x 44.
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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 11844 Orth Rd
Date
Event
Price
NWIAR #202506708
Dec 19, 2025
Sold
$325,000
$198/sq ft
Dec 5, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2025
Price Changed
$375,000
$229/sq ft
Oct 29, 2025
Listed
$395,000
$241/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,369 (+2.5%)
$18,932 + $51,202
$70,134
2024
$4,261 (−2.3%)
$18,932 + $51,202
$70,134
2023
$4,362 (−2.9%)
$18,811 + $46,665
$65,476
2022
$4,491 (+6.8%)
$18,700 + $42,239
$60,939
2021
$4,205 (+5.9%)
$18,509 + $36,985
$55,494
2020
$3,969 (−4.4%)
$18,509 + $34,219
$52,728
2019
$4,154 (+1.9%)
$18,572 + $31,995
$50,567
2018
$4,077 (−23.9%)
$17,141 + $28,572
$45,713
2017
$5,358 (−0.6%)
$29,756 + $24,311
$54,067
2016
$5,390 (+0.8%)
$28,188 + $22,327
$50,515
2014
$5,347 (−3.1%)
$28,188 + $23,045
$51,233
2013
$5,521
$29,953 + $24,679
$54,632
Tax history for 11844 Orth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,369 (+2.5%)
$18,932 + $51,202
$70,134
2024
$4,261 (−2.3%)
$18,932 + $51,202
$70,134
2023
$4,362 (−2.9%)
$18,811 + $46,665
$65,476
2022
$4,491 (+6.8%)
$18,700 + $42,239
$60,939
2021
$4,205 (+5.9%)
$18,509 + $36,985
$55,494
2020
$3,969 (−4.4%)
$18,509 + $34,219
$52,728
2019
$4,154 (+1.9%)
$18,572 + $31,995
$50,567
2018
$4,077 (−23.9%)
$17,141 + $28,572
$45,713
2017
$5,358 (−0.6%)
$29,756 + $24,311
$54,067
2016
$5,390 (+0.8%)
$28,188 + $22,327
$50,515
2014
$5,347 (−3.1%)
$28,188 + $23,045
$51,233
2013
$5,521
$29,953 + $24,679
$54,632
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,640
Year built
1930
Style
Vacant Land
County
Boone County
APN
04-36-400-004
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
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,300
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: North Boone 200
Elementary School: Capron Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: North Boone Middle
High School: North Boone High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Boone County
APN: 04-36-400-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Capron Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.4mi
6/10
North Boone Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
7/10
North Boone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
4/10
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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, 14 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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Estimated sale price
$349,000 – $422,000
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