**MOTIVATED SELLER** QUAINT COUNTRY LIVING with CURB APPEAL describes this 3 ACRE FARMETTE with HOUSE AND POLE BARN / OUTBUILDING. White picket fence, tree-lined driveway and brick walkway greet you upon arrival. Relax in the screened in front porch for sunrise and sunset. This American 4-Square Farmhouse was built in 1900. The 2,252 Square Foot home features 4-5 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bathroom. (Consider converting the small room upstairs into a 2nd Full Bath, as water is just below.) LARGE Living Room is open to the Dining and you can see thru to the Kitchen, giving the house a more modern feel. 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM, next to FULL BATH AND LAUNDRY. Full unfinished basement is good for storage. OUTBUILDING is perfect for GUEST QUARTERS or Farm-To-Table Country Store. Built by Cleary, it is 24x42 with a 6 ft overhang / covered deck. 2/3's of it is Finished Space with a Vaulted Ceiling, Bead Board, Wood Burning Stove, Electric Service and Concrete Floor. 1/3 is a 1-Car Garage. 1 ACRE YARD features mature trees and landscaping including Lilacs, Hastas, Snow on the Mountain, Apple tree, raspberry patch and asparagus. Approximately 2 acres in hay. Two old posts on southwest side of the house are the original hitching posts! This property is surrounded by fields with no neighbors giving you a VERY SPACIOUS FEEL. This is a SOLID older home. Use it as it is for a Weekend Get-A-Way or update to your liking and use as your primary residence. 8 Miles from Shabbona Lake State Park with lake; Fishing, Hunting, Hiking and Camping. Zoned A-1; Agriculture...horses and livestock allowed. Sells "AS-IS". NEW ROOF on south side of the house.
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1900
Style
Ranch
County
DeKalb County
APN
03-01-103-000
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 Jul 8, 2026.
A-1
Agriculture District
The A-1 Agriculture District is designed to encourage farming practices and related agricultural uses on those lands which are uniquely situated for farming uses due to type of soils, location and/or topography.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 7
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 28 x 16
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished,Cellar
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,352
Laundry Features: In Bathroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch Screened, Workshop
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,252
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Lower Sq Ft: 0
Main Sq Ft: 1352
Model: FARMHOUSE
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 3,604
Total Sq Ft: 2,252
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1352
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Upper Sq Ft: 900
General Information: Flood Zone (Partial)
Parcel Number: 0301103000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 461X322X378X311
Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Stream(s), Mature Trees
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,314
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 1
Middle Or Junior School District: 1
High School District: 1
Location Information
Township: Adams
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From town, head north on Main St (E 1950th Rd / Leland Road); turn left (heading west) on S. County Line Road (N. 48th Road). House will be 1.5 miles down, on the left (south).
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 03-01-103-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
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Schools
Leland Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Leland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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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, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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