Great Opportunity to own a 5 AC farmette with so many possibilities! Pleanty of room for the whole family in this 2300+ 4 bedroom farmhouse, and large out building on property for all the toys! Property is being sold "as-is"
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tammy Engel• RE/MAX Classic
Listed by Amy Joy Smith-Heine
Bought with Leann Sackett• Keller Williams Realty Signature
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Market trends in 61038, IL
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.0%
4.8% MoM
Median sale price
$179K
$194K MoM
Avg. days on market
83d
75 days MoM
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 11978 Porter Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09094919
Jun 8, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$117,500
$49/sq ft
May 12, 2016
Pending
—
May 10, 2016
Relisted (Back On Market)
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Apr 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2016
Price Changed
$114,900
$48/sq ft
Mar 1, 2016
Relisted (Back On Market)
—
Feb 29, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Dec 17, 2015
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2015
Listed (New)
$119,900
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,510 (+0.4%)
$30,322 + $115,180
$145,502
2024
$10,469
$30,322 + $115,180
$145,502
2023
$10,472 (+9.0%)
$30,322 + $105,922
$136,244
2022
$9,604 (+9.3%)
$30,288 + $96,925
$127,213
2021
$8,783 (−5.3%)
$30,288 + $87,854
$118,142
2020
$9,270 (+5.7%)
$30,288 + $77,280
$107,568
2019
$8,769 (−2.4%)
$30,288 + $77,280
$107,568
2018
$8,985 (−0.6%)
$30,288 + $69,420
$99,708
2017
$9,042 (+11.3%)
$30,439 + $69,764
$100,203
2016
$8,124 (−6.5%)
$30,288 + $57,823
$88,111
2014
$8,692 (+15.2%)
$30,029 + $65,874
$95,903
2013
$7,543
$30,033 + $57,099
$87,132
Tax history for 11978 Porter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,510 (+0.4%)
$30,322 + $115,180
$145,502
2024
$10,469
$30,322 + $115,180
$145,502
2023
$10,472 (+9.0%)
$30,322 + $105,922
$136,244
2022
$9,604 (+9.3%)
$30,288 + $96,925
$127,213
2021
$8,783 (−5.3%)
$30,288 + $87,854
$118,142
2020
$9,270 (+5.7%)
$30,288 + $77,280
$107,568
2019
$8,769 (−2.4%)
$30,288 + $77,280
$107,568
2018
$8,985 (−0.6%)
$30,288 + $69,420
$99,708
2017
$9,042 (+11.3%)
$30,439 + $69,764
$100,203
2016
$8,124 (−6.5%)
$30,288 + $57,823
$88,111
2014
$8,692 (+15.2%)
$30,029 + $65,874
$95,903
2013
$7,543
$30,033 + $57,099
$87,132
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
2,924
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boone County
APN
06-24-400-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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 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 Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Other
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 0624400010
Lot Information
Dimensions: 220X982
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,691.78
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 100
Middle Or Junior School District: 100
High School District: 100
Location Information
Township: BONUS
Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
Directions: N ON GARDEN PRAIRIE RD OFF US 20, E ON PROTER
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Boone County
APN: 06-24-400-010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Seth Whitman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
6/10
Belvidere Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
5/10
Belvidere North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
6/10
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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, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$255,000 – $309,000
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