Here's your chance of owning acreage that is centrally located, with a little solitude and a big red barn! This property is located between Chenoa and Pontiac, just 1.5 miles off historic Rt. 66. This adorable updated farmhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a giant bonus room, on 2.5 acres. This special home has a koi pond and surrounding butterfly garden in the front yard, a large roadside wildflower field, a 100'x30' fenced garden (tilled and ready for spring planting), mature apple trees, raised beds, a 70' pole barn, 2 metal grain bins (one which has been transformed into a chicken coop with a ventilation system added), an amazing original 1900s 36'X28' barn in good shape with 8.5' ceiling on the first floor and a 20' ceiling in the loft AND a brand new Farmtek GrowSpan Estate Elite Greenhouse complete with supplies to install automatic venting capabilities! Top this off with stainless steel appliances, well pump (2020) furnace, AC, newer windows and a roof ALL approximately 2 YEARS OLD. There is massive storage areas here too! There is also a 30' wrap around deck to enjoy the peace & quiet and the amazing sunsets from the southern skies. Come take a look because it's all been done for you here! It's pet friendly here, for sure. There's amazing wide open spaces to roam inside and out! Well is 12' deep. NOTE: The sellers are offering a $3,000 credit for the buyers' closing costs, prepaids, repairs and removing old tires from one of the outbuildings. Their propane bill was appx $1,000/yr.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jean Steichen• BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY! GREAT HOME WITH A LARGE 2.5 ACRE LOT AND CLOSE TO I-55! BRING YOUR VISION FOR THIS HOME AND MAKE IT YOUR OWN! OUTBUILDINGS FOR PLENTY OF STORAGE! CHECK WITH LISTING AGENT FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT POSSIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS ON THIS HOME. PLEASE BRING FLASHLIGHT TO SHOW THE PROPERTY.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09990844
Sep 18, 2018
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 7, 2002
Sold
$65,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,944 (+4.9%)
$10,169 + $78,185
$88,354
2024
$5,665 (+5.5%)
$9,685 + $71,914
$81,599
2023
$5,367 (−2.6%)
$8,837 + $65,615
$74,452
2022
$5,509 (+5.6%)
$7,834 + $65,892
$73,726
2021
$5,216 (+48.2%)
$7,834 + $65,892
$73,726
2020
$3,520 (−2.0%)
$7,363 + $61,929
$69,292
2019
$3,591 (−4.4%)
$7,012 + $34,581
$41,593
2018
$3,755 (+26.8%)
$7,012 + $34,581
$41,593
2017
$2,961 (+4.3%)
$10,151 + $33,235
$43,386
2016
$2,839 (+7.8%)
$9,855 + $32,267
$42,122
2015
$2,633 (−1.3%)
$9,568 + $31,327
$40,895
2014
$2,669 (+1.3%)
$8,892 + $30,012
$38,904
2013
$2,635
$9,002 + $30,383
$39,385
Tax history for 12173 E 1400 North Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,944 (+4.9%)
$10,169 + $78,185
$88,354
2024
$5,665 (+5.5%)
$9,685 + $71,914
$81,599
2023
$5,367 (−2.6%)
$8,837 + $65,615
$74,452
2022
$5,509 (+5.6%)
$7,834 + $65,892
$73,726
2021
$5,216 (+48.2%)
$7,834 + $65,892
$73,726
2020
$3,520 (−2.0%)
$7,363 + $61,929
$69,292
2019
$3,591 (−4.4%)
$7,012 + $34,581
$41,593
2018
$3,755 (+26.8%)
$7,012 + $34,581
$41,593
2017
$2,961 (+4.3%)
$10,151 + $33,235
$43,386
2016
$2,839 (+7.8%)
$9,855 + $32,267
$42,122
2015
$2,633 (−1.3%)
$9,568 + $31,327
$40,895
2014
$2,669 (+1.3%)
$8,892 + $30,012
$38,904
2013
$2,635
$9,002 + $30,383
$39,385
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
1,653
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Livingston County
APN
21-21-06-300-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 28 x 8
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 17
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 6
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Other
Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,726
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 0
Main Sq Ft: 1108
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2020
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,690
Total Sq Ft: 1,726
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 964
Upper Sq Ft: 618
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 21210630000700
Lot Information
Dimensions: 2.5
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Mature Trees
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,216.38
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 429
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 429
Middle Or Junior School: Pontiac Junior High School
High School District: 429
High School: Pontiac High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Township: Pontiac
Corporate Limits: Pontiac
Directions: 1.5 miles off Route 66 south between Chenoa and Pontiac. Turn west on 1400 North Rd. The house is 1.5 miles on the north side of the road. It is 6 miles north of Chenoa and 3 miles south of Pontiac. 1400 N. Rd. has a McDowell sign to the east, so it's easy to see where to turn.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,653
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Livingston County
APN: 21-21-06-300-007
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public 2-3 • Assigned • 4.7mi
4/10
Pontiac Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
4/10
Pontiac High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 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
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