Welcome to your private slice of country living-just minutes from town yet tucked away at the end of a long lane for added peace and privacy. This charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath farmhouse sits on 3.54 acres and offers the perfect blend of rural character and modern updates. Step onto the expansive wrap-around porch, ideal for relaxing mornings or evening sunsets, and enter a home filled with warmth and functionality. Walk out back to experience panoramic views of the countryside. Inside, you'll find no carpet throughout-only hardwood and laminate flooring for easy maintenance and timeless appeal. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2020, offering a fresh, modern space perfect for cooking and gathering. Major updates provide peace of mind, including all new windows in 2010, a new septic system approximately 5 years ago, a pressure tank installed in 2022, and a water heater replaced in 2021. A brand new roof was installed in May 2026, providing you decades of future security. The attic has been recently insulated for improved efficiency. Outside, the property is well-equipped for hobby farming, storage, or business use with multiple outbuildings, including a 32' x 80' machine shed, a barn, a corn crib, and a 52' x 60' cattle shed with a concrete floor. Whether you're looking for space to spread out, room for animals or equipment, or simply a peaceful place to call home, this property offers endless possibilities with the convenience of town just minutes away. Agent owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
3.54 acresLot Size
$149Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Janelle McCarter• Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Bought with Jackie Martin• Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Est. $1,934 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 16606 Backbone Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12616947
Jun 25, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$339,500
$149/sq ft
May 26, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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May 16, 2026
Price Changed
$349,000
$154/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Price Changed
$369,900
$163/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Listed (Active)
$379,900
$167/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
1 ft.
Lot depth
2 ft.
Lot size
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
0935200001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 6
# of Parking (Total): 6
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 6 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 6 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 19
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: Yes
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2020
Parcel Number: 0935200001
Lot Information
Dimensions: 3.54
Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,136.80
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: VA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 115
Middle Or Junior School District: 115
High School District: 500
Location Information
Township: Bureau
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From the intersection of N. Main St. and W. Backbone Rd. Turn West onto Backbone Rd. and continue for about 5.4 miles and destination will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 0935200001
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Logan Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Princeton, IL • 61356
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.