Escape to the tranquility of country living on this beautiful 8.58-acre rural property featuring a charming early 1900s stone home full of timeless character. Inside, you'll find a classic brick fireplace with a pizza oven that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the updated kitchen with marble countertops and remodeled bathrooms provide the modern conveniences today's buyers appreciate. The scenic landscape is equally impressive, with majestic bur oak and white oak trees spread across rolling savanna prairie hillsides, offering exceptional beauty and privacy. A thriving pollinator habitat filled with native wildflowers and established elderberry bushes attracts butterflies, bees, and songbirds throughout the seasons. Numerous out buildings including a potting shed and a completely renovated barn with stalls, concrete flooring and electricity. A creek meanders through the property. Whether you're relaxing by the fireplace, enjoying the views from the property, or exploring the native prairie, this unique property offers the perfect combination of historic charm, modern updates, and a peaceful rural retreat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
8.58 acresLot Size
$167Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JOAN WELT• CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
Bought with Tricia Angell• Haylo Lifestyle Properties
Est. $2,188 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 6089 S Willow Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NWIAR #202604279
Aug 31, 2026
Sold
$340,000
$167/sq ft
Jul 19, 2026
Pending
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Jul 13, 2026
Listed
$330,000
$162/sq ft
NWIAR #117308
May 10, 2016
Sold
$180,000
$89/sq ft
Jan 8, 2016
Listed
$219,900
$108/sq ft
+20
Home make-over--DONE! This 1900's original stone house has had all the modernization desired today while still preserving the charms of a farm house. On the exterior the stone home had been tuck pointed and re-stored and beautiful gardens surround the exterior. Also a pond-less waterfall in the garden right outside the house, visible from the kitchen and sun room. Inside an 800 sq ft addition features main floor laundry, a spacious kitchen and dining area with a beautiful brick woodburning fireplace as the center piece of the room. This area is a perfect place to entertain with large dining area that is open to the kitchen. A sunroom with patio doors lies off this area as well and offers sunlight and warmth. Also on the main floor lies the master bedroom and full bath. The upper level of the home has 2 bedrooms and an updated bath. Original wood flooring throughout the upper level. The home has new mechanicals, heated floors in addition, new roof. The two stall garage was also added. Outside the home there are numerous outbuilding including a potting shed and a completely renovated barn with stalls, concrete flooring and electric. The land has a creek meandering through its pasture making it a picture perfect country setting.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Single Family Residential
County
Jo Daviess County
APN
43-000-017-00
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Last updated by owner on Jun 14, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
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: 8.58
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,199
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Stockton
Elementary School: Stockton
Middle Or Junior School: Stockton
High School: Stockton
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County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 43-000-017-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 14, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Stockton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.2mi
8/10
Stockton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
7/10
Stockton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
2/10
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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 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Stockton, IL • 61085
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $375,000
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