Tucked along a quiet country road in rural Malta, just 10 miles West of DeKalb and Sycamore, this private 5 acre property offers space, flexibility, and a true connection to the outdoors. Fully fenced with a smart driveway gate, the setting is peaceful and surrounded by open skies, prairie grasses, and seasonal plantings including raspberries, apples, cherries, pecans, asparagus and rhubarb! The thoughtfully designed 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home features solid oak trim and crown molding throughout, an updated kitchen with island, custom table, and programmable under-cabinet lighting, and a flexible bonus room ideal for an office, library, or playroom. Main-level laundry, a full bath, and mudroom add everyday convenience. Outdoor living is just as inviting with a three-season room, covered patio, and a 16' elevated deck overlooking one of two ponds and scenic rural views. A standout feature is the 30x60 outbuilding with three bays, designed to accommodate future heat and a bathroom...ideal for hobbies, storage, or business use. Additional highlights include a newer roof with 40+ year shingles (approx. 4 years old), a deep 185' well, underground drainage system, plus a 10x10 insulated shed and 8x10 playhouse. A unique opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and versatility-all in a beautiful rural setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$221Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Tina Mastrangelo• Great Western Properties
Bought with Matt Mills• Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
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Market trends in 60150, IL
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.1%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$320K
$32K MoM
Avg. days on market
32d
47 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
2 MoM
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Est. $3,106 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1431 Gillis Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12624330
Jul 16, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$520,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 2009
Sold
$218,500
$93/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07314920
Dec 2, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$219,900
$93/sq ft
Sep 23, 2009
Contingent
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Sep 2, 2009
Listed (New)
$224,900
$96/sq ft
5 acres of country living at it's best! With all the major work done, this 4 bedroom/2 bath huge home just needs finishing up inside. New plumbing, siding and trim, electrical update, the list goes on! A virtually new, $30,000 Zenz outbuilding holds 4 vehicles, and is plumbed/roughed in for a Bath and radiant heat, plus has an 8 ft. porch, apple and cherry trees and beautiful sunsets! Best valued farmette in area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,735 (+3.2%)
$24,929 + $60,048
$84,977
2024
$5,555 (+4.1%)
$24,929 + $60,048
$84,977
2023
$5,339 (−1.5%)
$23,061 + $55,549
$78,610
2022
$5,422 (+2.2%)
$21,386 + $51,515
$72,901
2021
$5,307 (+5.3%)
$20,737 + $49,952
$70,689
2020
$5,042 (+4.2%)
$19,543 + $47,076
$66,619
2019
$4,837 (+2.8%)
$17,822 + $42,931
$60,753
2018
$4,706 (+5.3%)
$17,077 + $41,137
$58,214
2017
$4,469 (+3.3%)
$16,050 + $38,663
$54,713
2016
$4,326 (+4.4%)
$16,050 + $38,663
$54,713
2015
$4,142 (+3.7%)
$15,415 + $37,133
$52,548
2014
$3,993 (−3.9%)
$14,415 + $34,725
$49,140
2013
$4,153 (−5.3%)
$14,835 + $35,736
$50,571
2012
$4,385 (−8.6%)
$16,113 + $38,814
$54,927
2011
$4,799 (−6.3%)
$18,121 + $43,651
$61,772
2010
$5,123 (−5.8%)
$19,477 + $46,916
$66,393
2009
$5,439 (−3.0%)
$20,767 + $50,022
$70,789
2008
$5,609
$20,767 + $50,022
$70,789
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
385 ft.
Lot depth
566 ft.
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
432300002
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
It is recognized that the public health and welfare of the citizens of DeKalb County are greatly dependent upon the sustenance and economic benefits provided by a viable agricultural industry. The intent of this district is to ensure that land areas in the County that are well suited for production of food and fiber are retained for such production, unimpeded by the establishment of incompatible uses which would hinder farm operations and irretrievably deplete agricultural lands; The A-1 District acknowledges that agriculture is a specialized form of industry characterized by the production through biological and botanical processes of saleable farm products as a result of the combination of raw materials soils, seeds, plants, water, and nutrients, manpower farm labor and machinery, and energy solar and power equipment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Ranch
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage