Secluded 1.21 acre lot with fully wooded perimeter that provides a natural privacy buffer on all sides, completely screening the home from view, as well as offering shaded energy efficiency. Custom story-and-a-half with a private upper-level master suite, featuring a windowed treetop overlook. Skylight in master bath with large whirlpool tub. Living room that opens up into a soaring 2 story wall of windows. Newer hardwood flooring on main floor. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen with skylight. 16.3' x 15' covered, screened porch off back of kitchen overlooking serene wooded landscape, and connected by stairs to large, lower level deck. Exposed walkout basement with full-sized windows and patio door, and cozy wood-burning fireplace. Finished basement features 4th bedroom, 3rd full bathroom, family room, rec room, and storage. Attached 3 stall garage insulated, heated, and includes 220V electric service, as well as 120V electric service in detached 16' x 16' storage garage. Winding driveway to attached 3 stall garage also connected to detached storage garage by stamped concrete sidewalk and apron. Standard septic system just pumped and inspected. Close to amenities and easy access to I-90/39. Property adjacent to paved trail system.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$176Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Vanessa Carlson• Illinois Discount Realty
Bought with Nicholas Carter• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Est. $3,403 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5538 Mcdonald Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12684102
Jul 31, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$360,000
$176/sq ft
Jul 1, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Jun 25, 2026
Listed (Active)
$365,000
$179/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09160217
Jun 13, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$200,000
$98/sq ft
Apr 26, 2016
Pending
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Apr 26, 2016
Contingent
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Apr 15, 2016
Price Changed
$218,000
$107/sq ft
Mar 9, 2016
Listed (New)
$228,000
$112/sq ft
+14
Custom built 2 Story Cedar-beautifully maintained and professionally landscaped/wooded lot. Screened Porch overlooking park-like setting. Wall of windows in Living Room. Cathedral ceiling in Kitchen inc/skylight. Newer roof, windows and mechanicals. Garage is insulation & heated! Additional 16x16 outbuilding. Close to amenities and easy I-90 access.
NWIAR #201601149
Jun 13, 2016
Sold
$200,000
$98/sq ft
Mar 9, 2016
Listed
$218,000
$107/sq ft
+14
Custom Built 2 Story Cedar-beautifully maintained and professionally landscaped/wooded lot. Screened porch overlooking park-like setting. Wall of windows in Living Room. Cathedral ceiling in Kitchen inc/skylight. Newer roof, windows and mechanicals. Garage is insulated & heated! Additional 16x16 outbuilding. Close to amenities and easy I-90 access.
Public Records
Jan 30, 1992
Sold
$148,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,417 (+6.8%)
$14,716 + $69,718
$84,434
2024
$6,008 (+5.3%)
$13,383 + $63,403
$76,786
2023
$5,707 (+2.1%)
$13,383 + $63,403
$76,786
2022
$5,591 (+6.1%)
$10,840 + $51,357
$62,197
2021
$5,271 (+8.6%)
$10,082 + $47,765
$57,847
2020
$4,854 (−2.3%)
$9,604 + $45,499
$55,103
2019
$4,969 (−5.9%)
$9,199 + $43,581
$52,780
2018
$5,281 (+3.6%)
$8,897 + $42,152
$51,049
2016
$5,096 (+0.8%)
$8,653 + $40,996
$49,649
2015
$5,056 (−1.6%)
$8,481 + $40,180
$48,661
2013
$5,138 (+1.4%)
$5,123 + $46,027
$51,150
2012
$5,065 (+2.8%)
$5,433 + $48,814
$54,247
2011
$4,929 (+1.6%)
$5,659 + $50,848
$56,507
2010
$4,853 (+2.6%)
$5,922 + $53,211
$59,133
2009
$4,728 (+1.5%)
$6,108 + $54,879
$60,987
2008
$4,657 (+3.9%)
$6,008 + $53,983
$59,991
2007
$4,481
$5,818 + $52,274
$58,092
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.72 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
804402017
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R1
One-Family Residential District
The R1 One-Family Residential District is intended to reserve appropriately located areas for detached single-family homes on lots that are typical of the development that predominates the village's single-family neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 22 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 22 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair
Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 8
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)