One owner custom built home! Over 4000 finished sq ft! Pride of ownership shows here! The extra wide foyer draws you into the centrally located great room that features a gas fireplace with built-ins flanking both sides! From here you can meander into the huge oversized kitchen with island and dining area that opens to the private backyard! Next to the kitchen french doors open to the den/office with a view of the yard! Its a split bedroom plan so there are 3 bedrooms on one end of the house and the master suite is tucked away on the other end of the house for some real privacy! The lower level boasts 9' concrete walls and another 1600 sf of living space. 2 spare bedrooms with egress windows, hobby room, rec room and another full bath! Ton of value here, ready to move into condition. No disappointments!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gregory Maurer• EXIT Realty Redefined Maurer Group
One owner custom built home! Over 4000 finished sq ft! Pride of ownership shows here! The extra wide foyer draws you into the centrally located great room that features a gas fireplace with built-ins flanking both sides! From here you can meander into the huge oversized kitchen with island and dining area that opens to the private backyard! Next to the kitchen french doors open to the den/office with a view of the yard! Its a split bedroom plan so there are 3 bedrooms on one end of the house and the master suite is tucked away on the other end of the house for some real privacy! The lower level boasts 9' concrete walls and another 1600 sf of living space. 2 spare bedrooms with egress windows, hobby room, rec room and another full bath! Ton of value here, ready to move into condition. No disappointments!
NWIAR #201803868
Jul 31, 2018
Sold
$221,000
Jun 28, 2018
Listed
$229,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,746 (+8.3%)
$11,972 + $85,540
$97,512
2023
$7,151 (+10.7%)
$11,167 + $79,787
$90,954
2022
$6,458 (+6.3%)
$10,218 + $73,005
$83,223
2021
$6,077 (+4.2%)
$9,505 + $67,912
$77,417
2020
$5,830 (+35.8%)
$9,077 + $64,857
$73,934
2019
$4,293 (+1.6%)
$7,882 + $47,666
$55,548
2018
$4,227 (+2.7%)
$7,882 + $47,666
$55,548
2017
$4,116 (+1.9%)
$7,322 + $44,278
$51,600
2016
$4,041 (+2.1%)
$7,168 + $43,346
$50,514
2015
$3,959 (+7.8%)
$7,000 + $42,330
$49,330
2013
$3,674
$2,983 + $47,493
$50,476
Tax history for 5663 N Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,746 (+8.3%)
$11,972 + $85,540
$97,512
2023
$7,151 (+10.7%)
$11,167 + $79,787
$90,954
2022
$6,458 (+6.3%)
$10,218 + $73,005
$83,223
2021
$6,077 (+4.2%)
$9,505 + $67,912
$77,417
2020
$5,830 (+35.8%)
$9,077 + $64,857
$73,934
2019
$4,293 (+1.6%)
$7,882 + $47,666
$55,548
2018
$4,227 (+2.7%)
$7,882 + $47,666
$55,548
2017
$4,116 (+1.9%)
$7,322 + $44,278
$51,600
2016
$4,041 (+2.1%)
$7,168 + $43,346
$50,514
2015
$3,959 (+7.8%)
$7,000 + $42,330
$49,330
2013
$3,674
$2,983 + $47,493
$50,476
*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
130 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,677
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ogle County
APN
12-21-279-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,700
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,117
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Meridian 223
Elementary School: Monroe Center Grade
Middle Or Junior School: Meridian Jr High
High School: Stillman Valley High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,677
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 12-21-279-003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Center Grade School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Meridian Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.3mi
8/10
Stillman Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
9/10
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$352,000 – $426,000
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