High development potential and mixed use farm ground conveniently located on the Rock River outside of Oregon, IL. This property adjoins city limits. Surrounded by endless attractions - adjacent to downtown Oregon that is loaded with shops, restaurants, bars. Borders Lowden State park. The historic and recently renovated Blackhawk statue. 1/4 mile of Rock River frontage with two boat ramps. Just north of the Oregon Dam. RV camping close by. 8 Minutes to Silver Ridge Golf Course, 12 minutes to Prairie View Golf Course. Route 64 has a robust traffic county of 9,900 daily drivers. Farm house and barns go with the property but has been a rental for years. Farm ground with a PI of 118. 30 minutes from Rockford, 2 hours from Chicago
Vacant landProperty Type
178 acresLot Size
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Listed by Todd Henry• Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
Bought with Todd Henry• Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
High development potential and mixed use farm ground conveniently located on the Rock River outside of Oregon, IL. This property ajoins city limits. Surrounded by endless attractions - adjacent to downtown Oregon that is loaded with shops, restaurants, bars. Borders Lowden State Park. The historic and recently renovated Blackhawk statue. 1/4 mile of Rock River frontage with 2 boat ramps. Just north of the Oregon Dam. RV camping close by. 8 minutes to Silver Ridge Golf Course and 12 minutes to Prairie View Golf Course. Route 64 has a robust traffic count of 9,900 daily drivers. Farm house and barns go with the property but has been a rental for years. Farm ground with a PI of 118. 30 minutes from Rockford, 2 hours from Chicago.
NWIAR #202006752
Jul 30, 2021
Sold
$1,100,000
Nov 25, 2020
Listed
$1,913,500
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08855140
Oct 25, 2015
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08369740
Jun 10, 2014
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08030326
Jun 1, 2013
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,978 (+9.0%)
$77,625 + $4,000
$81,625
2023
$6,401
$70,115 + $4,000
$74,115
Tax history for 551 N River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,978 (+9.0%)
$77,625 + $4,000
$81,625
2023
$6,401
$70,115 + $4,000
$74,115
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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177.19 Acres
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Ranch
County
Ogle County
APN
16-03-201-008
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
On Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres: 178
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,075
Location
Schools Information
School District: Oregon 220
Elementary School: Oregon Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Oregon
High School: Oregon High
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 177.19 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 16-03-201-008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oregon Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Oregon High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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