Looking for a retreat, a hunting get away, an equestrian property or your own private relaxation? Whether looking for pasture or woods, you'll have it all here on over 18 acres with a 48' x 48' metal building that used to have 4 stalls in it with great space for raising horses. Main house has open kitchen great room concept. Some of the updates include opening up kitchen dining area with header placed, new flooring throughout, LL bathroom, new concrete deck, new swimming pool and pool heater 2016, pool pump 2023, and much more. Detached garage is 2 car plus the guest house. Guest house all new in 2011 offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom 15x11 and 2nd bedroom 10x10. Kitchen is 15x13. Living room 29x16. Workshop 21x11. room 21x12. Wood fireplace, gas stove, LP gas water heater, well and septic. Metal exterior, metal roof, central air, propane forced air heating. Appliances stay including dishwasher, disposal, washer, dryer, microwave, stove/cooktop, and water softener. Wonderful garden spaces with well established cherry and apple tree.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
18.61 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Aubra Palermo• Re/Max Property Source
Listed by Brandon Harmon• Re/Max Property Source
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Looking for a retreat, a hunting get away, an equestrian property or your own private relaxation? Whether looking for pasture or woods, you'll have it all hereon over 18 acres with a 48' x 48' metal building that used to have 4 stalls in it with great space for raising horses. Main house has open kitchen great room concept. Some of the updates include opening up kitchen dining area with header placed, new flooring throughout, LL bathroom, new concrete deck, new swimming pool and pool heater 2016, pool pump 2023, and much more. Detached garage is 2 car plus the guest house. Guest house all new in 2011 offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom 15x11 and 2ndbedroom 10x10. Kitchen is 15x13. Living room 29x16. Workshop 21x11. Bonus room 21x12. Wood fireplace, gas stove, LP gas water heater, well and septic. Metal exterior, metal roof, central air, propane forced air heating. Appliances stay including dishwasher, disposal, washer, dryer, microwave, stove/cooktop, and water softener. Wonderful garden spaces with well established cherry and apple tree.
Public Records
Sep 11, 2007
Sold
$310,000
$182/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 2005
Sold
$62,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,273 (−1.7%)
$7,889 + $133,814
$141,703
2024
$10,448 (+91.0%)
$7,358 + $133,814
$141,172
2023
$5,471 (−1.4%)
$6,727 + $65,560
$72,287
2022
$5,547 (−1.5%)
$6,727 + $65,560
$72,287
2021
$5,632 (+2.4%)
$4,680 + $65,560
$70,240
2020
$5,501 (−3.2%)
$4,680 + $65,560
$70,240
2019
$5,681 (−0.6%)
$4,680 + $66,767
$71,447
2018
$5,719 (+2.0%)
$4,680 + $66,767
$71,447
2017
$5,604 (−3.2%)
$4,680 + $66,767
$71,447
2016
$5,792 (+20.9%)
$4,420 + $65,277
$69,697
2015
$4,792 (+4.1%)
$4,224 + $66,174
$70,398
2013
$4,604
$4,067 + $66,174
$70,241
Tax history for 9109 Messmer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,273 (−1.7%)
$7,889 + $133,814
$141,703
2024
$10,448 (+91.0%)
$7,358 + $133,814
$141,172
2023
$5,471 (−1.4%)
$6,727 + $65,560
$72,287
2022
$5,547 (−1.5%)
$6,727 + $65,560
$72,287
2021
$5,632 (+2.4%)
$4,680 + $65,560
$70,240
2020
$5,501 (−3.2%)
$4,680 + $65,560
$70,240
2019
$5,681 (−0.6%)
$4,680 + $66,767
$71,447
2018
$5,719 (+2.0%)
$4,680 + $66,767
$71,447
2017
$5,604 (−3.2%)
$4,680 + $66,767
$71,447
2016
$5,792 (+20.9%)
$4,420 + $65,277
$69,697
2015
$4,792 (+4.1%)
$4,224 + $66,174
$70,398
2013
$4,604
$4,067 + $66,174
$70,241
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
18.61 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,702
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carroll County
APN
09-02-26-100-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Jan 7, 2025 • Active
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Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener, 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: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Acres: 18.61
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,471
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: West Carroll
Elementary School: West Carroll
Middle Or Junior School: West Carroll
High School: West Carroll
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,702
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 18.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Carroll County
APN: 09-02-26-100-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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Schools
West Carroll Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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West Carroll Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
3/10
West Carroll High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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