Serenity. Tranquility. Opportunity! Have you been craving the peaceful existence provided by rural living? Have you always dreamt of having your own hospitality business? What if you could have a turnkey wedding venue that could double as a BnB, with plenty of private space for you and yours? Welcome to your new life! "The Farm at Tonica" has a 150+ year old peg barn (71x51) with gorgeous beams, just begging to host wedding ceremonies, with an adjacent outbuilding (63x42) perfect for receptions. The original corn crib has been lovingly converted into a bespoke luxury 2-story living quarters, with a gorgeous kitchen, open plan, two full baths, private laundry, RO system, stamped concrete patio, and balcony with a horizon view... The perfect bridal suite! Of course, being 15 minutes from THREE state parks (Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock, and a plethora of adorable small town "Main Streets" for fun, it will be a fantastic BnB opportunity! The main house has been beautifully updated... Modern kitchen and baths, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors, giant family room addition, TONS of finished space in the lower level, RO system, main-floor laundry (other laundry hookups as well), incredible horizon views from all sides, and the list goes on. The sunset views are absolutely breathtaking. One of the outbuildings (81x54) has a massive (54x36) HEATED shop with full bath! With no immediate neighboring homes, over 4 acres, mature trees, nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, FIVE bedrooms, FIVE full baths, attached garage, SEVEN outbuildings, more indoor parking than we have seen before, and gobs of outdoor space for event parking... "The Farm at Tonica" offers the life that you have always wanted! Wait... Did we mention that there is FIBER INTERNET with network cabling also run to the Bridal Suite and the shop...? Yeah... This is THE ONE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
4.07 acresLot Size
$113Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
20 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nicholas Butzirus• Brilliant Real Estate
Bought with Nicholas Butzirus• Brilliant Real Estate
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Market trends in 61370, IL
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
92.9%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$172K
$18K MoM
Avg. days on market
66d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 708 N 1950th Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12396450
Nov 14, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$485,000
$94/sq ft
Sep 13, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
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Jun 20, 2025
Listed (Active)
$500,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,023 (−15.3%)
$7,324 + $122,019
$129,343
2024
$10,647
$7,324 + $122,019
$129,343
Tax history for 708 N 1950th Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,023 (−15.3%)
$7,324 + $122,019
$129,343
2024
$10,647
$7,324 + $122,019
$129,343
*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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Baths
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.07 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,114
Year built
1977
Style
Ranch
County
LaSalle County
APN
26-29-313-000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
A-1
Agriculture District
The A-1 Agriculture District is designed to encourage farming practices and related agricultural uses on those lands which are uniquely situated for farming uses due to type of soils, location and/or topography.