Welcome to this awesome countryside retreat! Ranch home with 3 Bedrooms upstairs, 1 bathroom, separate dining area and large living room. The fully finished basement basement has another bedroom and full bath plus a large custom bar, fireplace, laundry room, and entertainment area. Stepping outside awaits many things to have fun with like the 10 stall horse barn, large 70x60 storage building, Custom Silo made for entertaining friends and family it boasts a large custom bar, double sided fireplace, and many other fun opportunities. The property has a pool house, horse pasture areas, lots of land to ride ATV's/Snowmobiles/and many other outdoor activities can be done. The property AG-1 so you can have chickens and pigs....how fun!!!! Close to I-88/ 39/51. Rochelle and Dekalb are a short drive as well. This is a great property surrounded by corn fields, farms, and the beautiful countryside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6.68 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dominick Clarizio• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Mayra Gallardo• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
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Market trends in 60553, IL
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
86.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$86,000
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
59d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 1637 Melugins Grove Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11878831
Nov 21, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$385,000
$263/sq ft
Nov 17, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 14, 2023
Listed (Active)
$399,900
$273/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,004 (+14.5%)
$43,436 + $69,940
$113,376
2024
$6,116 (+11.0%)
$36,810 + $59,271
$96,081
2023
$5,508 (+19.1%)
$32,009 + $51,540
$83,549
2022
$4,623 (+6.0%)
$18,878 + $48,380
$67,258
2021
$4,362 (+1.4%)
$17,480 + $44,796
$62,276
2020
$4,301 (+2.1%)
$16,971 + $43,491
$60,462
2019
$4,214 (−3.5%)
$16,477 + $42,224
$58,701
2018
$4,368 (+2.1%)
$15,353 + $44,720
$60,073
2017
$4,279 (−2.9%)
$14,906 + $43,417
$58,323
2016
$4,407 (−4.5%)
$14,906 + $43,417
$58,323
2015
$4,614 (−8.7%)
$14,906 + $43,417
$58,323
2014
$5,056 (−1.8%)
$18,649 + $44,710
$63,359
2013
$5,151
$18,649 + $44,710
$63,359
Tax history for 1637 Melugins Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,004 (+14.5%)
$43,436 + $69,940
$113,376
2024
$6,116 (+11.0%)
$36,810 + $59,271
$96,081
2023
$5,508 (+19.1%)
$32,009 + $51,540
$83,549
2022
$4,623 (+6.0%)
$18,878 + $48,380
$67,258
2021
$4,362 (+1.4%)
$17,480 + $44,796
$62,276
2020
$4,301 (+2.1%)
$16,971 + $43,491
$60,462
2019
$4,214 (−3.5%)
$16,477 + $42,224
$58,701
2018
$4,368 (+2.1%)
$15,353 + $44,720
$60,073
2017
$4,279 (−2.9%)
$14,906 + $43,417
$58,323
2016
$4,407 (−4.5%)
$14,906 + $43,417
$58,323
2015
$4,614 (−8.7%)
$14,906 + $43,417
$58,323
2014
$5,056 (−1.8%)
$18,649 + $44,710
$63,359
2013
$5,151
$18,649 + $44,710
$63,359
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
170527300005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 21
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 22
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,464
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,928
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1464
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,928
Total Sq Ft: 1,464
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 17052730000500
Lot Information
Dimensions: 290281
Lot Size: 6.0-7.99 Acres
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Pasture
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,362.08
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Horse-Riding Area
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 220
Elementary School: Steward Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 220
Middle Or Junior School: Steward Elementary School
High School District: 212
High School: Rochelle Township High School
Location Information
Township: Reynolds
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: I-88 to Rt.251 South exit. Proceed to Reynolds Rd. and head West. Go to Melugins Grove Road(gravel) and head South. Property located on West side of the road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Lee County
APN: 170527300005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Steward Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
10/10
Rochelle Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$419,000 – $507,000
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