Contemporary Retreat on 4.91 Private Wooded Acres! Follow the winding asphalt driveway through nearly five acres of mature woods to discover this exceptional contemporary home, where striking architecture and thoughtful design create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Inspired by Mid-Century Modern principles, the home showcases dramatic shed rooflines, expansive walls of glass, bold architectural lines, and minimalist finishes that beautifully frame the surrounding natural landscape. Step inside to a welcoming foyer with coat closet and a full bathroom featuring a walk-in tile shower. The spacious primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and convenient main-level living. The heart of the home is the impressive vaulted great room, where the living room, dining area, and kitchen flow effortlessly together beneath soaring ceilings. Walls of glass fill the space with natural light and showcase picturesque wooded views, while the adjoining screened porch, accessed directly from the living and dining areas, extends the living space outdoors and provides the perfect setting to relax, entertain, or enjoy the peaceful surroundings in comfort. The chef-inspired kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and abundant cabinetry designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Enhancing the home's exceptional entertaining appeal is a whole-house interior and exterior surround sound system, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music throughout the home and outdoor living spaces. A striking open staircase with modern cable railings leads to the walk-out lower level, where you'll find a generous family room, versatile bonus area, two additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry area located within the mechanical room. Constructed with durable cement board siding and a metal roof, this meticulously maintained home offers lasting quality and low-maintenance living. Outside, limestone accents enhance the beautifully landscaped setting, while the included hot tub provides the perfect place to unwind beneath the trees. Whether relaxing on the screened porch, soaking in the hot tub, or entertaining guests with the integrated whole-house indoor and outdoor surround sound system, you'll appreciate the seamless blend of modern luxury and nature. Completing the property is an attached two-car garage and an extraordinary 4.91-acre wooded setting that offers exceptional privacy, tranquility, and a lifestyle immersed in nature.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
4.91 acresLot Size
$235Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Barnes• BARNES REALTY, INC.
Bought with Kevin Horstman• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Est. $2,190 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8383 W Mound Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12704207
Aug 31, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$492,000
$235/sq ft
Jul 25, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2026
Listed (Active)
$499,000
$238/sq ft
+51
Contemporary Retreat on 4.91 Private Wooded Acres! Follow the winding asphalt driveway through nearly five acres of mature woods to discover this exceptional contemporary home, where striking architecture and thoughtful design create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Inspired by Mid-Century Modern principles, the home showcases dramatic shed rooflines, expansive walls of glass, bold architectural lines, and minimalist finishes that beautifully frame the surrounding natural landscape. Step inside to a welcoming foyer with coat closet and a full bathroom featuring a walk-in tile shower. The spacious primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and convenient main-level living. The heart of the home is the impressive vaulted great room, where the living room, dining area, and kitchen flow effortlessly together beneath soaring ceilings. Walls of glass fill the space with natural light and showcase picturesque wooded views, while the adjoining screened porch, accessed directly from the living and dining areas, extends the living space outdoors and provides the perfect setting to relax, entertain, or enjoy the peaceful surroundings in comfort. The chef-inspired kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and abundant cabinetry designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Enhancing the home's exceptional entertaining appeal is a whole-house interior and exterior surround sound system, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music throughout the home and outdoor living spaces. A striking open staircase with modern cable railings leads to the walk-out lower level, where you'll find a generous family room, versatile additional area, two additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry area located within the mechanical room. Constructed with durable cement board siding and a metal roof, this meticulously maintained home offers lasting quality and low-maintenance living. Outside, limestone accents enhance the beautifully landscaped setting, while the included hot tub provides the perfect place to unwind beneath the trees. Whether relaxing on the screened porch, soaking in the hot tub, or entertaining guests with the integrated whole-house indoor and outdoor surround sound system, you'll appreciate the seamless blend of modern luxury and nature. Completing the property is an attached two-car garage and an extraordinary 4.91-acre wooded setting that offers exceptional privacy, tranquility, and a lifestyle immersed in nature.
NWIAR #202604317
Aug 31, 2026
Sold
$492,000
$235/sq ft
Jul 25, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2026
Listed
$499,000
$238/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 2023
Sold
$399,000
$190/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11750217
May 26, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$420,000
$200/sq ft
Apr 13, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 1, 2023
Listed (Active)
$425,000
$203/sq ft
NWIAR #202301451
May 26, 2023
Sold
$420,000
$200/sq ft
Apr 13, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2023
Listed
$425,000
$203/sq ft
+31
Are you looking for your own one of a kind wooded private retreat! You'll appreciate how this home was artfully designed to integrate with nature and all modern décor. With the West facing sunset views and the hiking trailing through the woods you won't want to miss this opportunity. From the reinforced construction, to the Brazilian walnut natural rot resistant decking and the stainless steel cable railing this home will wow you and relax you all at the same time. Features include European cabinets, Quartz countertops, lots of closets and storage, oversized garage heated 30' wide and 24' deep, theater room with kitchenette/wet bar, 100" TV, whole house interior and exterior surround sound. Everything built for no or very low maintenance and low utility cost due to all the extras like spray foam insulation under the metal roof, Pella windows and doors, cement board siding, professionally landscaped using natural stones, electric bill avg $85/mth, 5 person hot tub stays. Conveniently located on 5 acres in the Lena School District between Galena and Rockford just off IL Highway 20.
Public Records
May 31, 2011
Sold
$43,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,145 (+0.5%)
$24,571 + $86,408
$110,979
2023
$7,109 (+3.4%)
$21,866 + $76,896
$98,762
2022
$6,872 (+3.4%)
$18,151 + $63,832
$81,983
2021
$6,646 (+1.2%)
$18,151 + $60,821
$78,972
2020
$6,569 (+1.1%)
$17,607 + $58,998
$76,605
2019
$6,498 (+1.7%)
$17,262 + $57,841
$75,103
2018
$6,386 (+297.4%)
$16,800 + $56,293
$73,093
2016
$1,607
$16,798
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Lot width
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Lot size
5.04 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
091214400016
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 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 899
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Acres: 4.91
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,387
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Lena Winslow 202
Elementary School: Lena Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Lena-Winslow Jr High
High School: Lena-Winslow High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Stephenson County
APN: 091214400016
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Lena-Winslow Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Lena-Winslow High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lena, IL • 61048
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.