Looking for an amazing 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly sought-after Rochester School District on a beautiful 3.44-acre tract? This stunning Satterwhite Log Home is the perfect retreat, offering warmth, character, and modern comfort. You enter the home into a spacious living room with beautiful fireplace, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining! This home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, including a new furnace, A/C, and ductwork, an updated bathroom, a new electrical panel in the house, and an added subpanel in the garage. A great family room offers that sought after 'extra' space, perfect for your growing family, workout room or just a room to look out and enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous property! Additional improvements include new solid wood interior doors and new garage windows. Impeccably cared for inside and out, this property blends rustic charm with contemporary updates—truly a serene escape ready for its next owner. Selling home As-Is, inspections welcome for buyer's own knowledge.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
3.44 acresLot Size
$153Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Badger• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Contact: Pref: 217-622-1993
Bought with Joseph Curvey• Curvey Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $2,245 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 535 Jostes Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1040680
Apr 3, 2026
Sold
$372,500
$153/sq ft
Feb 21, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2025
Listed
$372,500
$153/sq ft
Nov 22, 2025
Coming Soon
$372,500
$153/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA190150
Oct 10, 2019
Sold
$250,000
$102/sq ft
Jan 9, 2019
Listed
$265,000
$109/sq ft
+30
Looking for that amazing country home with acreage in Rochester School District? Well look no further. This is the home for you! This Satterwhite Log Home offers almost 3 1/2 wooded acres. Several updates including the kitchen and appliances. Relax in the spacious 4 seasons room. Beautiful landscaping with raised beds and a wired outbuilding. This home was waterproofed and the exterior was painted in 2018. New Fugitau system in 2016. It also offers a backup HVAC system and a generator. Owner is leaving the John Deer mower in the outbuilding.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA180554
Apr 16, 2018
Sold
$112,000
$46/sq ft
Jan 31, 2018
Listed
$120,000
$49/sq ft
ROCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUTSTANDING BUILDING SITE W/ MANY HOMES OF NEWER CONSTRUCTION CLOSE BY. WOODED 5 ACRE LOT THAT'S BEEN PARTIALLY CLEARED. CITY WATER AT ROAD/EDGE OF PROPERTY. AMEREN IL ELECTRIC/GAS AVAILABLE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077 (+4.7%)
$21,010 + $94,213
$115,223
2024
$6,762 (+5.1%)
$19,730 + $88,471
$108,201
2023
$6,433 (+5.8%)
$18,250 + $81,834
$100,084
2022
$6,078 (+4.2%)
$16,986 + $76,167
$93,153
2021
$5,834 (+1.4%)
$16,276 + $72,985
$89,261
2020
$5,753 (+9.6%)
$16,171 + $72,514
$88,685
2019
$5,249 (+58.5%)
$16,099 + $72,189
$88,288
2018
$3,312 (+3.9%)
$12,874 + $51,376
$64,250
2017
$3,187 (+3.8%)
$12,520 + $49,962
$62,482
2016
$3,072 (−1.3%)
$12,135 + $48,427
$60,562
2013
$3,111
$11,723 + $46,783
$58,506
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
15350276008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-1(A)
Single-Family Residence Districts
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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Parking Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 2440
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
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 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: 16.01
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12.02
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 16.08
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 10.11
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 12.01
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 12.11
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Laminate
Room 9 Length: 30
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 20
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Length: 19.6
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Width: 17.6
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Laminate
Room 11 Length: 24
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 19
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Laminate
Room 12 Length: 9.6
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Room 12 Width: 7.4
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Propane
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Interior Features
Ceilings/Cath/Vault/Tray
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Shed(s)
Roof: Shake
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 3.44
Lot Size Dimensions: Irreg
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2440
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 6761.82
Tax Legal Description: PT SE1/4 NE1/4 35-16-4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
High School: Rochester District #3A
Location Information
Directions: From E on Clearlake, take exit 104, turn right onto Camp Butler Rd and go to Pakey Rd., turn right & continue around curve to 535 Jostes
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Buckhart, New City, Rochester
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 15350276008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Buckhart, New City, Rochester
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2440
Building Area Total: 2440
Year Built: 1987
Around this home
Schools
Rochester Intermediate School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Rochester Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$371,000 – $449,000
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