This beautiful 2 story home with extended porch on 1.98 acres. 4 bedrooms with 1.5 bathrooms. Large Living Room , Formal Dining Room, large kitchen with floor to ceiling with kitchen cabinets on one side. 2.5 stall detached garage. Whole house generator. Located in the county, you can have chickens. Sold As Is. Estate No Inspections.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
1.98 acresLot Size
$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JOAN WELT• CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
Bought with THOMAS MILLER• Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
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Market trends in 61039, IL
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
95.4%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$201K
$19K MoM
Avg. days on market
48d
26 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5940 E German Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
NWIAR #202601448
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$225,000
$102/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Pending
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Mar 16, 2026
Listed
$225,000
$102/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12594024
Apr 24, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$225,000
$102/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 16, 2026
Listed (Active)
$225,000
$102/sq ft
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This beautiful 2 story home with extended porch on 1.98 acres. 4 bedrooms with 1.5 bathrooms. Large Living Room , Formal Dining Room, large kitchen with floor to ceiling with kitchen cabinets on one side. 2.5 stall detached garage. Whole house generator. Located in the county, you can have chickens. Sold As Is. Estate No Inspections.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,514 (+8.4%)
$10,656 + $61,941
$72,597
2024
$4,166 (+12.0%)
$10,656 + $61,941
$72,597
2023
$3,718 (+0.9%)
$10,532 + $54,269
$64,801
2022
$3,685 (+8.5%)
$9,072 + $46,747
$55,819
2021
$3,395 (+4.9%)
$8,405 + $43,312
$51,717
2020
$3,237 (+6.7%)
$8,405 + $40,655
$49,060
2019
$3,033 (+2.6%)
$8,240 + $39,858
$48,098
2018
$2,957 (+5.1%)
$8,019 + $38,791
$46,810
2016
$2,814
$7,756 + $35,546
$43,302
Tax history for 5940 E German Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,514 (+8.4%)
$10,656 + $61,941
$72,597
2024
$4,166 (+12.0%)
$10,656 + $61,941
$72,597
2023
$3,718 (+0.9%)
$10,532 + $54,269
$64,801
2022
$3,685 (+8.5%)
$9,072 + $46,747
$55,819
2021
$3,395 (+4.9%)
$8,405 + $43,312
$51,717
2020
$3,237 (+6.7%)
$8,405 + $40,655
$49,060
2019
$3,033 (+2.6%)
$8,240 + $39,858
$48,098
2018
$2,957 (+5.1%)
$8,019 + $38,791
$46,810
2016
$2,814
$7,756 + $35,546
$43,302
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.98 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stephenson County
APN
052030400008
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 Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.98
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,166
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: ForrestVille Valley 221
Elementary School: ForestVille Valley 221
Middle Or Junior School: Forreston Junior/Senior High
High School: ForestVille Valley 221
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Stephenson County
APN: 052030400008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
German Valley Grade School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 7.3mi
Forreston Jr/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
German Valley, IL • 61039
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$248,000 – $301,000
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