Rare opportunity to own a property for sale for the first time since 1888. 42 acres MOL with a farmstead, mature woods, and 2,500' of frontage on the Kishwaukee River ideally located just minutes from Sycamore. There is approximately 36 acres of woods, 5 acres tillable crop land and a 1-acre farmstead with out buildings. When taking a walk to the river through the mature woods with diverse and abundant wildlife on this unique property you feel worlds away from the strain and tension of everyday life, yet the grocery store is a 5-minute drive away. Though, with the 5 acres of tillable ground and AG-1 zoning you could have an entirely self-sufficient estate complete with home raised crops and livestock. If you're not quite ready to turn the clock back 150 years and churn your own butter, this peaceful, picturesque parcel is the perfect place to construct your one of a kind forever home but still honor the history of the land by searching for arrowheads unearthed after a hard summer rain. The old growth hardwood forest has not been hunted in decades making this is a sportsman's or conservationists paradise that boasts of half a mile of river frontage with bald eagles cruising overhead in an area known for small-mouth bass and springtime northern pike. The 3-bedroom 2 full bath farmhouse is in need of updates but has a recently replaced roof, new furnace, well and septic replaced in 2007, and good bones. The farmhouse could be your hunting lodge only an hour's drive from Chicago and a 5-minute Uber from a burger and beer in downtown Sycamore. Schedule a showing and be sure to set aside enough time to walk the 1.5-mile trail loop to see a fraction of what this property offers. Remember to wear long pants and sturdy shoes! Additional acres are available .
Single-familyProperty Type
42 acresLot Size
$407Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matthew Hoffman• Hoffman Realty
Bought with Margaret McMillin• Main Street Real Estate Group
*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
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Lot size
41.32 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Ranch
County
DeKalb County
APN
513300013
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
It is recognized that the public health and welfare of the citizens of DeKalb County are greatly dependent upon the sustenance and economic benefits provided by a viable agricultural industry. The intent of this district is to ensure that land areas in the County that are well suited for production of food and fiber are retained for such production, unimpeded by the establishment of incompatible uses which would hinder farm operations and irretrievably deplete agricultural lands; The A-1 District acknowledges that agriculture is a specialized form of industry characterized by the production through biological and botanical processes of saleable farm products as a result of the combination of raw materials soils, seeds, plants, water, and nutrients, manpower farm labor and machinery, and energy solar and power equipment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Ranch
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 4 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0513300007
Lot Information
Dimensions: 42
Lot Size: 10+ Acres
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, River Front, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Pasture
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,551.56
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 427
Middle Or Junior School District: 427
High School District: 427
Location Information
Township: Mayfield
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From RT 23 take N Grove Rd west to property
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 41.32 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 513300013
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
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Schools
North Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Sycamore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Sycamore High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Estimated sale price
$774,000 – $937,000
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