Unique and Amazing opportunity- 2 excellent houses for one price! Well located 2.24 acres right in the heart of Starved Rock Country- it's so quiet you can hear the corn grow! One-bedroom open concept ranch & wrap-around covered porch! (840 sq ft built in 2009) The north property is a 2 story 1250 sq ft home originally built in 2011. Perfect set up to take full advantage of the millions of tourists that visit Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park & Buffalo Rock State Park! North home has 1st floor laundry/on demand water heater and powder room along with an eat-in kitchen which includes stainless steel appliances. The 2nd floor has a loft / sitting room with full bathroom and vaulted ceilings and a spacious bedroom with doors to a balcony deck. Zoned Rural Residential and granted a "Special Use" permit for a Planned Unit Development. (both may be rented month to month if desired) Ranch home is currently rented for $950 per month! Also on the property is a 50x90 skillion shed outbuilding which also brings in income! The 2-story will be sold furnished.
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Earn from this home
Refinance
$0
Est. cash available
Get cash now or lower your monthly rate
Rent
$1,375/mo
Redfin rental estimate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 61348, IL
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
2.9% MoM
Median sale price
$169K
$6K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
16 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
3 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 979 N 24th Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11634474
Aug 4, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$240,000
$114/sq ft
Jul 26, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jun 5, 2023
Relisted (Active)
—
Jan 29, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Jan 29, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jan 18, 2023
Price Changed
$248,777
$118/sq ft
Sep 21, 2022
Listed (Active)
$259,000
$123/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11615196
Aug 27, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2022
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10746883
Apr 15, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$230,000
$110/sq ft
Apr 8, 2021
Pending
—
Dec 7, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jun 14, 2020
Listed (New)
$240,000
$114/sq ft
+43
One-of-a-kind property being offered for the first time in Starved Rock Country! Two houses on 1 property, and on 2.2 acres +/-. Great location with panoramic views of Starved Rock State Park area and the Illinois River Valley! The front house consists of a very open floor plan one-story, one bedroom, ranch-style home with approximately 950 square feet on a crawlspace. It has a long term renter in the property. The back property is a 2-story, 1250 square foot home, fully furnished, featuring a dining room with open staircase and wood plank ceiling, 1st floor laundry and powder room along with an eat-in kitchen which includes stainless steel appliances. The 2nd floor has a loft / sitting room with full bathroom and vaulted ceilings. A spacious bedroom with doors to a deck and full bath. Included with the property is a 50 x 90 outbuilding or lean-to building. Many options for this property including live in one and rent out the other, or have an in-law set up, or weekly/monthly rental for people enjoying Starved Rock, etc. This property is in A-1 condition and very clean and well maintained by the current owners.
Public Records
Jan 26, 2011
Sold
$266,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,215 (+13.9%)
$25,071 + $83,410
$108,481
2024
$7,211 (−8.8%)
$25,071 + $83,410
$108,481
2023
$7,908 (+13.4%)
$21,225 + $70,615
$91,840
2022
$6,972 (+3.4%)
$18,748 + $84,019
$102,767
2021
$6,740 (+8.7%)
$9,615 + $79,903
$89,518
2020
$6,200
$8,665 + $72,011
$80,676
2019
$6,195 (−4.1%)
$8,025 + $66,689
$74,714
2018
$6,460 (+19.0%)
$8,025 + $66,689
$74,714
2017
$5,430 (+0.2%)
$8,025 + $66,689
$74,714
2016
$5,418 (−0.2%)
$7,496 + $62,291
$69,787
2015
$5,427 (+8.0%)
$7,459 + $61,987
$69,446
2013
$5,027
$7,631 + $63,416
$71,047
Tax history for 979 N 24th Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,215 (+13.9%)
$25,071 + $83,410
$108,481
2024
$7,211 (−8.8%)
$25,071 + $83,410
$108,481
2023
$7,908 (+13.4%)
$21,225 + $70,615
$91,840
2022
$6,972 (+3.4%)
$18,748 + $84,019
$102,767
2021
$6,740 (+8.7%)
$9,615 + $79,903
$89,518
2020
$6,200
$8,665 + $72,011
$80,676
2019
$6,195 (−4.1%)
$8,025 + $66,689
$74,714
2018
$6,460 (+19.0%)
$8,025 + $66,689
$74,714
2017
$5,430 (+0.2%)
$8,025 + $66,689
$74,714
2016
$5,418 (−0.2%)
$7,496 + $62,291
$69,787
2015
$5,427 (+8.0%)
$7,459 + $61,987
$69,446
2013
$5,027
$7,631 + $63,416
$71,047
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.24 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
LaSalle County
APN
20-34-409-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
A-C
Agriculture-Conservation District
The A-C/Agriculture Conservation District is designed to regulate the use of land, building, and structures within areas of the County where soil and topographic conditions, excessive high water tables and other natural and physical characteristics are best adapted to recreation oriented uses, to conservation purposes and for preservation of open space. This district is established to conserve the natural and scenic areas of the County, to protect the rivers, streams and woodlands and to encourage efficient use and orderly development of these lands.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Crawl Space
Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 5
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 11-15 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Other
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: Yes
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 2034409000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 2.24
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,740
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 82
Elementary School: Deer Park C C Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 82
Middle Or Junior School: Deer Park C C Elementary School
High School District: 120
High School: La Salle-Peru Twp High School
Location Information
Township: Deer Park
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: South thru Utica on 178 - East on North 24th - House on North side of road, proceed down long driveway.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 20-34-409-000
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
Deer Park Child Care Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
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
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Oglesby, IL • 61348
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
30
15
40
22
58
35
65
46
73
51
82
64
85
69
81
63
81
56
71
47
51
37
36
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.