5 ACRE FARMETTE WITH BUILDINGS! This property boasts a stunning farmhouse, several outbuildings and a stunning wrap around porch that has features composite decking. The house has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and over 3,000 square feet of living space. Kitchen is open to the oversized dining room and also includes an eat in area with views of the backyard. Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace. Main floor master with en suite full bathroom. Bonus space on the main floor includes a family room with gas fireplace, office/craft area, laundry room and second kitchen. Attached 3.5 car garage and the outbuildings offer endless storage and possibilities. Properties with as much to offer as this do not come for sale every day- move quickly to call this one yours! Additional acreage available for purchase.
5 ACRE FARMETTE WITH BUILDINGS! This property boasts a stunning farmhouse, several outbuildings and a stunning wrap around porch that has features composite decking. The house has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and over 3,000 square feet of living space. Kitchen is open to the oversized dining room and also includes an eat in area with views of the backyard. Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace. Main floor master with en suite full bathroom. Bonus space on the main floor includes a family room with gas fireplace, office/craft area, laundry room and second kitchen. Attached 3.5 car garage and the outbuildings offer endless storage and possibilities. Properties with as much to offer as this do not come for sale every day- move quickly to call this one yours! Additional acreage available for purchase.
NWIAR #202301621
Jun 8, 2023
Sold
$240,000
$77/sq ft
May 31, 2023
Pending
—
May 5, 2023
Relisted
—
Apr 22, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2023
Listed
$225,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,967 (+7.3%)
$23,834 + $39,897
$63,731
2024
$4,630
$22,198 + $37,158
$59,356
Tax history for 26972 Pilgrim (5 Acres) Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,967 (+7.3%)
$23,834 + $39,897
$63,731
2024
$4,630
$22,198 + $37,158
$59,356
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
274,428
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,100
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whiteside County
APN
0507400006
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 8, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
The purpose of the agricultural district is to preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the agricultural base of the county. This is to be accomplished by limiting the allowable and conditional uses and also through the use of the LESA program when considering proposed changes to other zoning classifications.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Kennel
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3.5
Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
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 Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Other/Outside Area
Elementary School: Other/Outside Area
Middle Or Junior School: Other/Outside Area
High School: Other/Outside Area
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0507400006
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chadwick Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
Milledgeville High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
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