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6856 Minder Rd, Rochester, IL 62563
About this home
Welcome to your serene country home just minutes from East Lake Shore Drive! This charming 1.5 story home features an open concept kitchen and a stunning 2 story great room with views of your own 20 foot deep, aerated, and stocked pond. The property includes a spacious 30x39 outbuilding (new furnace included but not installed), a three-stall horse barn, and fully fenced pasture perfect for horse lovers. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer Tilcore stone coated metal shingle roof (lifetime warranty) and a Generac backup generator servicing both the home and barn. The main floor boasts an eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry, a large office, first floor laundry off the garage entry, and a luxurious primary suite with dual walk-in closets and a newly renovated spa like bath featuring a Maax jetted tub, walk in shower, and heated floors. Energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling keep utility costs low. Additional features include a reverse osmosis system for the well water, plumbing has been run to public water at the road (not connected; $35 monthly meter fee), and two propane wall heaters in the partially finished basement family room for backup heat. Fruit trees in the front, 5 apple trees, 2 pear trees, 1 pie cherry, and 1 bing cherry. Located in the desirable Rochester School District, this country retreat is ready to welcome you home!

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Sale history for 6856 Minder Rd
$212/sq ft
$217/sq ft
$220/sq ft
$226/sq ft
$236/sq ft
$246/sq ft
$246/sq ft
$132/sq ft
$106/sq ft
Tax history for 6856 Minder Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Parking Features: Attached, Detached
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms (Total): 3
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
- Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
- Room 1 Area: 1741
- Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
- Room 1 Type: Main Level
- Room 2 Information
- Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
- Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 2 Area: 906
- 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: 13.5
- Room 6 Level: Main
- Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
- Room 6 Width: 13.3
- Room 7 Information
- Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
- Room 7 Length: 11.8
- Room 7 Level: Upper
- Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
- Room 7 Width: 22.5
- Room 8 Information
- Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
- Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
- Room 8 Length: 11.8
- Room 8 Level: Upper
- Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
- Room 8 Width: 16.1
- Room 9 Information
- Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
- Room 9 Length: 15.1
- Room 9 Level: Main
- Room 9 Type: Living Room
- Room 9 Width: 18.2
- Room 10 Information
- Room 10 Flooring: Other
- Room 10 Length: 15.7
- Room 10 Level: Basement
- Room 10 Type: Family Room
- Room 10 Width: 24
- Room 11 Information
- Room 11 Flooring: Hardwood
- Room 11 Length: 11.7
- Room 11 Level: Main
- Room 11 Type: Dining Room
- Room 11 Width: 15.4
- Room 12 Information
- Room 12Flooring: Tile
- Room 12 Length: 11.7
- Room 12 Level: Main
- Room 12 Type: Kitchen
- Room 12 Width: 29.1
- Room 13 Information
- Room 13 Flooring: Tile
- Room 13 Length: 11.3
- Room 13 Level: Main
- Room 13 Type: Laundry
- Room 13 Width: 8.6
- Room 14 Information
- Room 14 Full Bathrooms: 0
- Room 14 Half Bathrooms: 0
- Room 14 Type: Third Floor
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Propane, Electric Water Heater, Geothermal
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
- Property Type
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Pole Barn
- Roof: Shingle
- Property Information
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level
- Lot Size Acres: 5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 261x875x260x875
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Building Information
- Is New Construction: No
- Building Area Total: 2647
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: 7337.08
- Tax Legal Description: See Tax Record
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public, None
Location
- School Information
- High School: Rochester District #3A
- Location Information
- Directions: E Lake Shore Drive to Lake Service Road to Honeywell, right at Ramsey, road curves east on Sage, right at stop sign which is Minder Road.
- 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: 23320400014
Other
- Listing Information
- MLS Area Minor: Buckhart, New City, Rochester
- Standard Status: Closed
- Green Information
- Green / Energy Efficient: Geothermal Heating/Cooling System
- Home Information
- Living Area: 2647
- Building Area Total: 2647
- Year Built: 2001
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 3.5mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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.
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