Here's your opportunity to own a historic, one of a kind property with just shy of 10 acres in the heart of Mendota! Built in 1910, this property features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, updated kitchen, picturesque shed, detached 2 car garage, and multiple upgrades. Sellers spared no expense with roughly $30,000 in newer main level windows, exterior concrete work in 2022, and a new septic in 2018! Enjoy the historic charm of dazzling hardwood floors, original built-ins, glass doorknobs, and views overlooking your sprawling property! Property offers a first level bedroom with attached full bathroom with all additional bedrooms and bathrooms on the second level. Enjoy upcoming spring and summer weather on the expansive acreage complete with cherry trees and apple trees with an incredible bloom! Call today to schedule your private showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
9.93 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julie McElyea• RE/MAX Hometown Properties
Listed by Haley Rogers• RE/MAX Hometown Properties
Character & charm abound in this classic 1.5-story brick home on 9.342 acres with 4 bedrooms & 1.5 baths. Large living room features woodburning brick fireplace with built-ins & custom benches with storage, French doors to formal dining room with beautiful built-in buffet, front room with French doors & large view windows. Gorgeous hardwood floors, trim & doors. Built-in original cabinet in kitchen, huge master bedroom with built-in dresser. Exterior has French tile roof, 2-car garage, 16x20 newer metal shed with loft. Some updates include: new furnace in 2003, new copper pipes in 2008, tuckpoint chimney in 2010 & new AC in 2011. Window repair, re-caulk & paint in 2011. Paint & seal basement walls in 2012, chimney flashing and liner replaced in 2015. New well in 2012.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08925864
Dec 23, 2015
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 2015
Price Changed
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May 18, 2015
Listed (New)
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,130 (+11.1%)
$39,260 + $45,023
$84,283
2024
$4,618 (+34.4%)
$39,260 + $45,023
$84,283
2023
$3,437
$35,880 + $41,147
$77,027
Tax history for 4251 E 4th Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,130 (+11.1%)
$39,260 + $45,023
$84,283
2024
$4,618 (+34.4%)
$39,260 + $45,023
$84,283
2023
$3,437
$35,880 + $41,147
$77,027
*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
9.93 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
LaSalle County
APN
01-34-205-000
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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 29
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 22
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 0134205000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 955.1X456X395X223.4X366.1X383.1
Lot Size: 8.0-9.99 Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,133
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 289
Middle Or Junior School District: 289
High School District: 289
Location Information
Township: Mendota
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From Rt 34 East, turn left onto E Fourth Rd, turn right, and you will arrive at the property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 01-34-205-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public 2-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Northbrook School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Mendota Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Mendota, IL • 61342
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$392,000 – $474,000
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