Welcome to the country. You'll fall in LOVE with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Raised Ranch on nearly 10 acres adjoining Castle Rock State Park. Large kitchen with loads of cabinets with all appliances staying, nice open floor plan, fireplace in Family Room, large deck off Kitchen, electric fenced pastures, horse barn with stalls and so much more with views for miles! Roof: 1995 Furnace: 1995 (electric) C/A Unit: 2010 Water Heater: 1998 Dishwasher: 4 Years old Stove: 8 Years old (Gas) Washer/Dryer: 4 Years old Septic: 1978 - Last Pumped 2018
Single-familyProperty Type
9.5 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Carla Benesh• Re/Max of Rock Valley
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Welcome to the country. You'll fall in LOVE with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Raised Ranch on nearly 10 acres adjoining Castle Rock State Park. Large kitchen with loads of cabinets with all appliances staying, nice open floor plan, fireplace in Family Room, large deck off Kitchen, electric fenced pastures, horse barn with stalls and so much more with views for miles!
NWIAR #202006522
Jun 24, 2021
Sold
$260,000
Nov 11, 2020
Listed
$269,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,070 (−8.6%)
$8,438 + $78,220
$86,658
2023
$7,734
$6,646 + $88,911
$95,557
Tax history for 973 W Devils Backbone
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,070 (−8.6%)
$8,438 + $78,220
$86,658
2023
$7,734
$6,646 + $88,911
$95,557
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1983
Style
Ranch
County
Ogle County
APN
16-16-100-014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 9.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,556
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Oregon 220
Elementary School: Oregon Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Oregon
High School: Oregon High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 16-16-100-014
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
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Places
Transit
Oregon Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
Oregon High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $405,000
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