Escape to your dream retreat with this stunning 4-bedroom, 3 full, 2 partial-bath custom log home nestled on 5 serene acres in Kirkland, Illinois. With over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully finished living space across three levels, this one-of-a-kind home offers rustic charm and modern comfort. Step inside to soaring 24' beamed ceilings, solid ash hardwood flooring, and an open floor plan that seamlessly connects the spacious living room-featuring a stone surround woodburning stove-to a chef's kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, center island, and a decorative tile backsplash. The main-level primary suite includes a spa-like bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanity, and an adjacent office or nursery. Upstairs, you'll find two oversized bedrooms and a full hall bath, while the finished walkout basement offers even more living space with a family room, fourth bedroom, full bath, and electric sauna. Enjoy peaceful views of alfalfa fields and mature lilac and flowering crabapple trees from the wraparound porch or expansive backyard deck. Recent updates include brand new solid ash hardwood and carpet throughout the main living areas, all-new basement flooring in 2024, a new furnace, water heater, roof, log siding, and well pump. Just 10 minutes from charming downtown Cherry Valley, close to I-90, 25 minutes to DeKalb, and only 50 minutes to Chicago-this is rustic luxury living at its finest!
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Market trends in 61016, IL
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
103.0%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$321K
$14K MoM
Avg. days on market
5d
22 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 1490 Flora Church Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12310344
May 9, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$572,777
$192/sq ft
Apr 1, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
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Mar 27, 2025
Listed (Active)
$539,900
$181/sq ft
NWIAR #202402775
Sep 26, 2024
Sold
$460,000
$154/sq ft
Aug 2, 2024
Pending
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Jul 11, 2024
Price Changed
$490,000
$164/sq ft
Jul 2, 2024
Price Changed
$495,000
$165/sq ft
Jun 5, 2024
Listed
$525,000
$176/sq ft
+29
Escape to your own 5+ acre retreat only 10 minutes from charming downtown Cherry Valley. The lovely custom log cabin home offers nearly 3k square feet of living space throughout the three levels. The main floor is home to an amazing light and bright living room space featuring soaring 24’ ceilings and a stone surrounded wood burning stove which flows into the roomy kitchen/dining area ideal for gatherings with ample granite counters, cabinet space and pantry then a half bath and the laundry/mud room. The primary suite with its own bath and office or nursery are here in addition to a formal dining area. In the lofty upstairs you’ll find two equal and generous sized bedrooms with abundant closet and attic storage space and its own full bath. The lower level sweetens the package with an additional family room, spacious bedroom, full bath, electric sauna, extra laundry area, storage to keep everything organized and walkout to the amazing peaceful back property backing up to alfalfa fields. Enjoy the nature and tranquility of the land laced with lilac and flowering crabapple trees from either the huge covered front porch or expansive deck in the rear. A 2 car attached garage w/ 10 foot doors and a 100 y/o barn/outbuilding provide room for all your toys. Significant renovations were done to the exterior including new log siding and brand new roof. Other updates include the well pump, 75 gallon hot water heater, blower on the 90+ furnace and more. Don’t miss your opportunity for a “rural” lifestyle while not being far from all of life’s conveniences including the I-90 bypass. Also just 25 minutes to Dekalb and 50 minutes to downtown Chicago.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07530148
Nov 17, 2010
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$5,685 (+6.2%)
$19,138 + $57,852
$76,990
2016
$5,354 (−1.1%)
$18,601 + $52,616
$71,217
2014
$5,414 (−0.2%)
$18,305 + $53,206
$71,511
2013
$5,424
$19,191 + $53,432
$72,623
Tax history for 1490 Flora Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$5,685 (+6.2%)
$19,138 + $57,852
$76,990
2016
$5,354 (−1.1%)
$18,601 + $52,616
$71,217
2014
$5,414 (−0.2%)
$18,305 + $53,206
$71,511
2013
$5,424
$19,191 + $53,432
$72,623
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.62 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
2,991
Year built
1987
Style
Vacant Land
County
Boone County
APN
07-32-100-007
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 Jan 26, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage