Come visit this beautifully updated country ranch on its own five acres of woods northwest of Pecatonica. This home is surrounded by another 1050 acres of county forest preserve. What a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Home features a huge great room with fireplace, a 2 car attached garage and two and a half car detached garage as well. A 36 x 48 x 12 insulated pole shed could be used for an in home business opportunity or just to store your toys. This home has been completely renovated from top to bottom across the last 5 years. See the list in the document section of this listing.
Come watch the deer and turkey wander up. Catch a glimpse of an occasional eagle or sparrow hawk. Enjoy the call of waterfowl and the birds of all varieties. Driveway is paved all the way from the road to the storage buildings for easy maintenance. Come, take a thorough look at a relaxed lifestyle. Sit in the porch swing and visit for a half hour and see if you want to stay for a lifetime. Check out update list with disclosures.
NWIAR #202002637
Jul 15, 2020
Sold
$270,000
May 28, 2020
Listed
$279,900
NWIAR #201507097
Dec 30, 2015
Sold
$125,000
Nov 11, 2015
Listed
$138,000
54 year old ranch in need of some TLC on nearly 5 acres of woods. This home has a secluded feel because it is surrounded on two sides by county forest preserves yet it is on a fairly busy road so you don"t feel isolated. Beautiful setting in need of development.
Public Records
May 17, 1993
Sold
$148,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,498 (+0.2%)
$21,517 + $97,819
$119,336
2024
$7,485 (+3.4%)
$20,033 + $91,071
$111,104
2023
$7,237 (+3.0%)
$20,033 + $91,071
$111,104
2022
$7,025 (+4.1%)
$16,984 + $77,210
$94,194
2021
$6,751 (+1.8%)
$15,970 + $72,600
$88,570
2020
$6,635 (+17.8%)
$15,385 + $69,942
$85,327
2019
$5,630 (+2.1%)
$14,636 + $46,265
$60,901
2018
$5,513 (+24.2%)
$14,204 + $44,900
$59,104
2016
$4,440 (−16.0%)
$13,917 + $43,994
$57,911
2015
$5,284 (+3.3%)
$13,779 + $34,918
$48,697
2013
$5,116 (+2.7%)
$14,043 + $44,671
$58,714
2012
$4,982 (−6.3%)
$14,350 + $45,648
$59,998
2011
$5,319 (−0.6%)
$15,074 + $47,950
$63,024
2010
$5,349 (+0.7%)
$15,769 + $50,162
$65,931
2009
$5,313 (+1.4%)
$16,255 + $51,708
$67,963
2008
$5,240 (+6.3%)
$15,719 + $50,003
$65,722
2007
$4,930
$14,790 + $47,048
$61,838
Tax history for 5525 Best Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,498 (+0.2%)
$21,517 + $97,819
$119,336
2024
$7,485 (+3.4%)
$20,033 + $91,071
$111,104
2023
$7,237 (+3.0%)
$20,033 + $91,071
$111,104
2022
$7,025 (+4.1%)
$16,984 + $77,210
$94,194
2021
$6,751 (+1.8%)
$15,970 + $72,600
$88,570
2020
$6,635 (+17.8%)
$15,385 + $69,942
$85,327
2019
$5,630 (+2.1%)
$14,636 + $46,265
$60,901
2018
$5,513 (+24.2%)
$14,204 + $44,900
$59,104
2016
$4,440 (−16.0%)
$13,917 + $43,994
$57,911
2015
$5,284 (+3.3%)
$13,779 + $34,918
$48,697
2013
$5,116 (+2.7%)
$14,043 + $44,671
$58,714
2012
$4,982 (−6.3%)
$14,350 + $45,648
$59,998
2011
$5,319 (−0.6%)
$15,074 + $47,950
$63,024
2010
$5,349 (+0.7%)
$15,769 + $50,162
$65,931
2009
$5,313 (+1.4%)
$16,255 + $51,708
$67,963
2008
$5,240 (+6.3%)
$15,719 + $50,003
$65,722
2007
$4,930
$14,790 + $47,048
$61,838
*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
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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
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Winnebago County
APN
917300004
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
AG
Agricultural Priority District
The AG Agricultural Priority District is intended to promote and protect agricultural land and the agricultural industry which is vitally important to Winnebago County's economy. The standards of the AG District are to protect and promote the continuation of farming, and to protect agricultural land uses from incompatible residential developments. The AG District is intended to implement the agricultural policies outlined in the Winnebago County 2030 Land Resource Management Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 950
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
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: 5.24
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,630
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Pecatonica 321
Elementary School: Pecatonica Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Pecatonica Comm Middle
High School: Pecatonica High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 917300004
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
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Pecatonica Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Pecatonica Community Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Pecatonica High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $498,000
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