Country but close. 5 acres located on the edge of town in Monroe Center. One owner - 2 story, 4 BRS plus office. Full wall fireplace. 2nd floor overlooks large greatroom. Dining room with serving area and built-ins. Oak trim and doors with space to grow. LP Gas heat. (FS) Remaining furniture is negotiable. Large kitchen - plenty of storage. Wildlife all around. 3 car side load garage. 1st floor laundry. Full unfinished basement. Zoned R1. You can have up to 5 horses.
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Market trends in 61052, IL
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.8%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$242K
$3K MoM
Avg. days on market
31d
9 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 17561 E Big Mound Rd
Date
Event
Price
NWIAR #201500750
Mar 27, 2015
Sold
$245,000
Feb 16, 2015
Listed
$257,900
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08840662
Mar 27, 2015
Sold (MLS)
$245,000
Feb 16, 2015
Listed
$257,900
Country but close. 5 acres located on the edge of town in Monroe Center. One owner - 2 story, 4 brs plus office. Full wall fireplace. 2nd floor overlooks large great room. Dining room with serving area and built-ins. Oak trim and doors with space to grow. LP gas heat. (FS) Remaining furniture is negotiable. Large Kitchen - plenty of storage. Wildlife all around. 3-car side load garage. 1st floor laundry. Full bsmt
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,185 (+8.3%)
$25,262 + $127,328
$152,590
2023
$11,256 (+10.7%)
$23,563 + $118,765
$142,328
2022
$10,169 (+6.2%)
$21,560 + $108,670
$130,230
2021
$9,572 (+4.2%)
$20,056 + $101,088
$121,144
2020
$9,186 (+4.4%)
$19,154 + $96,541
$115,695
2019
$8,799 (+44.8%)
$18,242 + $91,944
$110,186
2018
$6,076 (+2.6%)
$18,242 + $91,944
$110,186
2017
$5,921 (+1.8%)
$16,946 + $56,497
$73,443
2016
$5,817 (+1.9%)
$16,589 + $55,308
$71,897
2015
$5,706 (+7.8%)
$16,200 + $54,012
$70,212
2013
$5,293
$16,576 + $55,267
$71,843
Tax history for 17561 E Big Mound Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,185 (+8.3%)
$25,262 + $127,328
$152,590
2023
$11,256 (+10.7%)
$23,563 + $118,765
$142,328
2022
$10,169 (+6.2%)
$21,560 + $108,670
$130,230
2021
$9,572 (+4.2%)
$20,056 + $101,088
$121,144
2020
$9,186 (+4.4%)
$19,154 + $96,541
$115,695
2019
$8,799 (+44.8%)
$18,242 + $91,944
$110,186
2018
$6,076 (+2.6%)
$18,242 + $91,944
$110,186
2017
$5,921 (+1.8%)
$16,946 + $56,497
$73,443
2016
$5,817 (+1.9%)
$16,589 + $55,308
$71,897
2015
$5,706 (+7.8%)
$16,200 + $54,012
$70,212
2013
$5,293
$16,576 + $55,267
$71,843
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
300 ft.
Lot depth
726 ft.
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,238
Year built
1996
Style
Ranch
County
Ogle County
APN
12-33-200-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,503
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Meridian 223
Elementary School: Highland Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Meridian Jr High
High School: Stillman Valley High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,238
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 12-33-200-006
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Center Grade School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Meridian Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
8/10
Stillman Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
9/10
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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, 15 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$507,000 – $614,000
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