THIS CHARMING RURAL PROPERTY SITS ON 1.7 ACRES OF SERENE LAND IN A PEACEFUL, AGRICULTURAL-ZONED SETTING. The cozy living room welcomes you, leading to a cute country kitchen adorned with navy blue cabinetry and a coordinating tile backsplash. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a dining area, perfect for family meals. A family room on the main floor features a corner wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decorative wood ceiling adds a rustic touch to the space. Additionally, there's a convenient half bath on the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, providing ample space for your family or guests. A full bathroom on this level ensures everyone's comfort. The large basement area is ready to be customized and finished according to your preferences, offering endless possibilities. Outside, a 35 x 30 outbuilding provides storage or workshop space for your hobbies and projects. You can also enjoy leisurely days in the above-ground pool, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. With a 2.5-car attached garage, you have plenty of room for parking and storage. This property offers the tranquility of rural living, a charming interior, and the potential to create your dream basement space. It's a wonderful opportunity to embrace the rural lifestyle in a peaceful and picturesque setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.7 acresLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Toni Vander Heyden• Keller Williams Realty Signature
THIS CHARMING RURAL PROPERTY SITS ON 1.7 ACRES OF SERENE LAND IN A PEACEFUL, AGRICULTURAL-ZONED SETTING. The cozy living room welcomes you, leading to a cute country kitchen adorned with navy blue cabinetry and a coordinating tile backsplash. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a dining area, perfect for family meals. A family room on the main floor features a corner wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decorative wood ceiling adds a rustic touch to the space. Additionally, there's a convenient half bath on the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, providing ample space for your family or guests. A full bathroom on this level ensures everyone's comfort. The large basement area is ready to be customized and finished according to your preferences, offering endless possibilities. Outside, a 35 x 30outbuilding provides storage or workshop space for your hobbies and projects. You can also enjoy leisurely days in the above-ground pool, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. With a 2.5-car attached garage, you have plenty of room for parking and storage. This property offers the tranquility of rural living, a charming interior, and the potential to create your dream basement space. It's a wonderful opportunity to embrace the rural lifestyle in a peaceful and picturesque setting.
NWIAR #202305322
Jan 26, 2024
Sold
$221,000
$129/sq ft
Sep 15, 2023
Pending
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Sep 12, 2023
Price Changed
$219,000
$128/sq ft
Sep 12, 2023
Listed
$230,000
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,257 (+5.4%)
$12,323 + $68,674
$80,997
2024
$4,988 (+4.1%)
$11,017 + $61,398
$72,415
2023
$4,794 (+9.4%)
$11,017 + $61,398
$72,415
2022
$4,383 (+4.5%)
$8,874 + $48,872
$57,746
2021
$4,194 (+3.0%)
$8,315 + $45,795
$54,110
2020
$4,071 (+1.4%)
$7,868 + $43,334
$51,202
2019
$4,016 (−2.0%)
$7,650 + $42,133
$49,783
2018
$4,097 (+8.7%)
$7,592 + $42,133
$49,725
2016
$3,769 (+0.1%)
$7,395 + $41,041
$48,436
2015
$3,765 (−1.6%)
$7,025 + $38,990
$46,015
2013
$3,828 (+3.0%)
$7,383 + $40,975
$48,358
2012
$3,716 (−2.5%)
$7,562 + $41,970
$49,532
2011
$3,810 (+1.2%)
$7,831 + $43,465
$51,296
2010
$3,764 (+0.8%)
$8,212 + $45,580
$53,792
2009
$3,733 (+0.9%)
$8,374 + $46,477
$54,851
2008
$3,700 (+7.3%)
$8,374 + $46,477
$54,851
2007
$3,449
$7,793 + $43,255
$51,048
Tax history for 7283 Forest Preserve Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,257 (+5.4%)
$12,323 + $68,674
$80,997
2024
$4,988 (+4.1%)
$11,017 + $61,398
$72,415
2023
$4,794 (+9.4%)
$11,017 + $61,398
$72,415
2022
$4,383 (+4.5%)
$8,874 + $48,872
$57,746
2021
$4,194 (+3.0%)
$8,315 + $45,795
$54,110
2020
$4,071 (+1.4%)
$7,868 + $43,334
$51,202
2019
$4,016 (−2.0%)
$7,650 + $42,133
$49,783
2018
$4,097 (+8.7%)
$7,592 + $42,133
$49,725
2016
$3,769 (+0.1%)
$7,395 + $41,041
$48,436
2015
$3,765 (−1.6%)
$7,025 + $38,990
$46,015
2013
$3,828 (+3.0%)
$7,383 + $40,975
$48,358
2012
$3,716 (−2.5%)
$7,562 + $41,970
$49,532
2011
$3,810 (+1.2%)
$7,831 + $43,465
$51,296
2010
$3,764 (+0.8%)
$8,212 + $45,580
$53,792
2009
$3,733 (+0.9%)
$8,374 + $46,477
$54,851
2008
$3,700 (+7.3%)
$8,374 + $46,477
$54,851
2007
$3,449
$7,793 + $43,255
$51,048
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.7 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Winnebago County
APN
601100004
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 Jul 13, 2026.
AG
Agricultural Priority District
The AG Agricultural Priority District is intended to promote and protect agricultural land and the agricultural industry which is vitally important to Winnebago County's economy. The standards of the AG District are to protect and promote the continuation of farming, and to protect agricultural land uses from incompatible residential developments. The AG District is intended to implement the agricultural policies outlined in the Winnebago County 2030 Land Resource Management Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.7
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,383
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Shirland
Elementary School: Shirland
Middle Or Junior School: Shirland
High School: Hononegah High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.7 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 601100004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Shirland Community Consolidated School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Hononegah High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$272,000 – $329,000
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