Bayles Lake lakefront hillside Ranch with walkout basement & 2.5 attached garage is nestled in a serene scenic setting with tall trees! Solid 3 bed/3 bath home has lake views from its sunroom & kitchen- which leads to your deck overlooking yard. More leisure space in the LR, FR, & Rec Room w/ fireplace. Maintenance-free exterior. Entertaining dock & pontoon with 9.9 motor for summer swimming & fishing fun. Marina, golf, restaurants & shops nearby. Enjoy better boating weather in central Illinois! Just 90 mins from Chicagoland, 1 hr from Bloomington & 30 mins from Champaign.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jerry Grodesky• Farm & Lake Houses Real Estate
Bought with Jerry Grodesky• Farm & Lake Houses Real Estate
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Market trends in 60948, IL
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.8%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$247K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
40d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
14
2 MoM
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Sale history for 1517 Golf Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10803967
Dec 16, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$198,000
$107/sq ft
Oct 16, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 2, 2020
Listed (New)
$209,900
$113/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08233727
Sep 20, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$150,000
$81/sq ft
Aug 18, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$159,997
$86/sq ft
Dec 11, 2012
Listed (Active)
$169,900
$92/sq ft
+11
Beautiful Lakefront, hillside Ranch w/ tall trees & pretty yard. Pontoon on 125 acre Bayles Lake- known for great fishing! Solid 3 bed/3 bath home has 2.5 garage & lake views from its eat-in kitchen & sunroom. LR. FR, & Rec Room w/ fireplace- for entertaining! Mntnce-free exterior w/ new roof & gutters. Deck, dock for summer fun. Marina, golf & shops nearby! 6-7 months of better boating weather in central Illinois!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09459128
Jul 1, 2004
Sold (MLS)
$175,000
$95/sq ft
Mar 23, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2003
Listed
$179,000
$97/sq ft
NOTE: 3RD BEDROOM IN LOWER LEVEL-NO WINDOW. OTHER IS REC ROOM. SUN ROOM 12.4 X 11.3 OFF LOWER LEVEL WITH DECK ABOVE. LOCATED ON INLET OF BAYLES LAKE. HAS DOCK. GARAGE 23.6 X 23 W/ PULL DOWN STAIRS FOR ATTIC ACCESS AND CABINETS IN GARAGE FOR STORAGE. RENTED WATER SOFTENER. ATTIC FAN - AS IS. WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY; IMMACULATE CONDITION READY FOR MOVE-IN. CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE. LARGE BATH, LAUNDRY ROOM, STORAGE AREA IN LOWER LEVEL. A MUST SEE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,376 (+1.7%)
$14,030 + $69,190
$83,220
2024
$5,287 (+112.4%)
$12,330 + $60,830
$73,160
2023
$2,490 (−47.5%)
$11,420 + $56,320
$67,740
2022
$4,739 (+9.9%)
$11,420 + $56,320
$67,740
2021
$4,312 (+5.9%)
$11,420 + $56,320
$67,740
2020
$4,072 (+1.9%)
$9,760 + $48,140
$57,900
2019
$3,995 (+3.0%)
$9,090 + $44,850
$53,940
2018
$3,880 (+7.9%)
$8,790 + $43,380
$52,170
2017
$3,597 (−1.9%)
$7,820 + $38,590
$46,410
2016
$3,668 (+18.4%)
$7,820 + $38,590
$46,410
2015
$3,099 (−12.8%)
$10,170 + $32,050
$42,220
2013
$3,553
$9,990 + $31,470
$41,460
Tax history for 1517 Golf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,376 (+1.7%)
$14,030 + $69,190
$83,220
2024
$5,287 (+112.4%)
$12,330 + $60,830
$73,160
2023
$2,490 (−47.5%)
$11,420 + $56,320
$67,740
2022
$4,739 (+9.9%)
$11,420 + $56,320
$67,740
2021
$4,312 (+5.9%)
$11,420 + $56,320
$67,740
2020
$4,072 (+1.9%)
$9,760 + $48,140
$57,900
2019
$3,995 (+3.0%)
$9,090 + $44,850
$53,940
2018
$3,880 (+7.9%)
$8,790 + $43,380
$52,170
2017
$3,597 (−1.9%)
$7,820 + $38,590
$46,410
2016
$3,668 (+18.4%)
$7,820 + $38,590
$46,410
2015
$3,099 (−12.8%)
$10,170 + $32,050
$42,220
2013
$3,553
$9,990 + $31,470
$41,460
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
Electric Heating, Baseboard Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Age: 31-40 Years
Vinyl Siding
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Deck
Lot Information
Dimensions: 80X145
.25-.49 Acre
On Waterfront
Channel Front, Lake Front, Water Rights, Water View, Mature Trees
Zoning: SINGL
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple with HOA
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rural (Y/N): Y
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 36291020260000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,995
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Well (Community)
Septic (Private)
Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground, Pond/Lake, Dock Community, Water Rights, Street Lights, Paved Street
Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $250
Frequency: Quarterly
Assessment Includes: Common Insurance, Security, Lake Rights
School Information
Elementary School District: 10
Junior High District: 10
High School District: 10
Location Information
Township: Loda
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: (from the south) I57 to Rt9 (E) to Rt 45 (N) or (from the north) I57 to Exit 272 (E) to Rt.45 (S) to 200 Rd. in Loda (W) to Rolf Rd (S) & follow around to lake home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Iroquois County
APN: 3629102026
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Clara Peterson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
6/10
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Loda, IL • 60948
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.