Looking for acreage and privacy? This unique custom built, all brick home in Geneseo offers a gated entry, a private 3 acre, 30' deep, private pond with dock and sits on 39.5 acres! You will fall in love with the hand-crafted custom woodwork throughout. High quality, low maintenance brick & stone exterior. Hardwood floors, open staircase, six panel solid doors with antique hardware, artesian stain glass windows, oversized bathtubs, large primary ensuite with walk in closet, 9' ceilings, two fireplaces, and 3 car attached garage with access to the finished walkout basement. Large storage room in basement. Newer energy efficient geothermal HVAC system, plus newer water heater & appliances. This exceptional property has privacy, space, and so much to offer! Selling AS-IS. Schedule your private tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
39.5 acresLot Size
$143Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Pieter Hanson• Rainmaker Collective - Real Broker, LLC
Listed by Kara Swanson• Rainmaker Collective - Real Broker, LLC
39.5 acres just five miles Southeast of Geneseo on a hard surface road. Magnificent, custom built, all brick home with gated entry, beautifully landscaped grounds, & private 3 acre, 30' deep, spring fed, stocked lake! Dream home of renown lifetime cattleman Denny Benoodt & wife Cheryl, leading Longaberger Company sales associate in the US. Remarkably warm & comfortable home, designed to welcome & entertain lots of family, friends, and associates. Hand crafted custom woodwork throughout. High quality, low maintenance brick & stone work. Incredible hardwood floors, open staircase, six panel solid doors with antique hardware, artesian stain glass windows, oversized bathtubs, large master ensuite with walk in closet, 9' ceilings, Pella windows & doors, two fireplaces, 3 car attached garage with access to walkout basement, lots of built ins & storage. Per seller, brand new energy efficient geo thermal HVAC, newer water heater & appliances. Roof approximately 10 yrs. Exceptional property!
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4080310
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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Aug 29, 2008
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,235 (+3.0%)
$21,716 + $146,241
$167,957
2024
$12,849 (+11.2%)
$19,845 + $139,676
$159,521
2023
$11,560 (+11.5%)
$17,982 + $128,852
$146,834
2022
$10,364 (+12.3%)
$16,281 + $118,648
$134,929
2021
$9,226 (+4.5%)
$14,746 + $109,859
$124,605
2020
$8,830 (−9.0%)
$13,523 + $106,907
$120,430
2019
$9,701 (+3.1%)
$12,443 + $113,966
$126,409
2018
$9,407 (+3.4%)
$11,412 + $110,647
$122,059
2017
$9,097 (+0.7%)
$10,475 + $107,738
$118,213
2016
$9,037 (−4.7%)
$9,688 + $107,202
$116,890
2013
$9,480
$8,596 + $115,356
$123,952
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
39.5 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,557
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
4,557
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henry County
APN
1312300005
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 Aug 27, 2026.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
Geneseo, IL • 61254
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Geneseo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16496 E 1700 St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $204,500 and $626,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $626K.