A rare find on 5 private acres in the country within the Rochester School District, complete with outbuilding and livestock friendly setup! This move in ready home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, featuring a wrap around covered porch, beautiful 3 season room, and hardwood flooring throughout. The fully remodeled kitchen (2023) is a standout, showcasing modern updates, ample storage with two pantries, and a fresh, stylish design. Additional highlights include a stacked stone gas fireplace, custom blinds, fresh neutral paint, and updated lighting. Major improvements include zoned A/C (2018), roof (2015), cedar exterior painted (2020), and more. Enjoy city water, whole house filtration, generator, security system, heated 2 car garage, and a 30x50 pole barn with electric and water, plus 2 horse paddocks and stalls. Spacious layout with formal living, dining, family room, and full unfinished basement. Country living with convenience. Home has been pre-inspected for buyer's peace of mind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$164Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Vorreyer• RE/MAX Professionals
Contact: Mobl: 217-652-0875
Bought with Joshua Kruse• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Est. $2,243 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 501 Jostes Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1042966
Sep 8, 2026
Sold
$440,000
$164/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$459,000
$171/sq ft
Jun 8, 2026
Price Changed
$469,000
$174/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Price Changed
$479,000
$178/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Price Changed
$489,000
$182/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Price Changed
$500,000
$186/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Price Changed
$515,000
$192/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Listed
$525,000
$195/sq ft
Apr 13, 2026
Coming Soon
$525,000
$195/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1017519
Oct 6, 2022
Sold
$450,000
$167/sq ft
Sep 6, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2022
Listed
$475,000
$177/sq ft
+47
A rare find on 5 private acres in the country in Rochester school district with outbuilding! Move in ready w/loads of recent renovations: 4 BR, 2.5 bath, boasting wrap around covered porch, beautiful 3 season room, refinished/new hardwood flooring throughout, new lighting , fresh neutral paint, stacked stone gas FP , custom blinds , Zoned AC 2018 ( baseboard heat ), Roof 2015 , 2 car heated gar, cedar painted 2020, city water , security system , whole house water filtration system, generator , 2 horse paddocks , 2 stalls in 30x50 pole barn w/ elec. and water. Livestock welcome ! Walk-in closets in 3 BR all with HW flooring. 2 pantries in kitchen. Formal LR, DR and fam. room. Full unfinished LL.
The R-1(A) single-family residence district provides for residential development of an intermediate density where both public sewer and public water are available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Side Load Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 1437
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 1252
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 6 Length: 14.03
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 16.02
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 14.04
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 12.11
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 10.06
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 15.03
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 11.08
Room 9 Level: Upper
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 9.08
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 Length: 14.02
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 15.09
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 11 Length: 18.11
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Width: 11
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Hardwood
Room 12 Length: 14.02
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Dining Room
Room 12 Width: 14.1
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 13 Length: 9.11
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Dining Room
Room 13 Width: 7.05
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 14 Length: 15.09
Room 14 Level: Main
Room 14 Type: Kitchen
Room 14 Width: 12.09
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Flooring: Other
Room 15 Description: Sunroom
Room 15 Length: 19
Room 15 Level: Main
Room 15 Type: Additional Room
Room 15 Width: 16.05
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 16 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 16 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Zoned
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
Attic Storage,Cable Available,Ceiling Fan(s),Entrance Foyer,High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Multi-Sided
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek, Pasture, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Size Dimensions: 279 x 771
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2689
Levels: Two
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: 0
Tax Legal Description: E PT OF PT SE 1/4 NE 1/4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
High School: Rochester District #3A
Location Information
Directions: I72 to Camp Butler Exit on Mechanicsburg Rd. Turn right on Pakey Rd. House is on the right.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Buckhart, New City, Rochester
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 15350276012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Buckhart, New City, Rochester
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2689
Building Area Total: 2689
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1987
Around this home
Schools
Rochester Intermediate School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Rochester Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rochester, IL • 62563
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Rochester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$430,000 – $520,000
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