In search of a beautiful, peaceful spot in the country with no neighbors close by? Here it is! Solid, rambling farmhouse with ample living space. All has new paint thru out the home and new lighting thru out also 3 bedrooms and 1 (brand new) bath. Big country kitchen with lots of cabinets and brand new refrigerator, range and dishwasher. Open concept to a dining or family room area. Formal dining room as well as a rec room that opens to a patio...perfect for entertaining, or a hot tub! Lots of rooms to do with as you wish. Central air. Partial basement for utility purposes. Big front porch! Extra big one car attached garage and a 45x54 pole building. Approximately 8.38 acres to be determined by survey coming soon. Lots of mature trees. Animals welcome. Completely redone landscape on the entire 8.38 acres, stream runs thru the property , also there is 20.95 acres across the road that can be purchased with the home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1894Year Built
8.38 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
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Market trends in 60973, IL
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
+9.1% MoM
Median sale price
$120K
$64K MoM
Avg. days on market
74d
18 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 2161 E 500 North Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11658006
Mar 23, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$260,000
$125/sq ft
Feb 13, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
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Jan 20, 2023
Price Changed
$259,900
$125/sq ft
Dec 29, 2022
Price Changed
$275,500
$132/sq ft
Nov 14, 2022
Price Changed
$289,000
$139/sq ft
Oct 21, 2022
Listed (Active)
$339,900
$163/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11248796
Jan 5, 2022
Listing Removed
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IAR #5724921
Apr 21, 2021
Sold
$2,354,772
$1,130/sq ft
Mar 23, 2021
Pending
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Mar 15, 2021
Listed
$2,354,772
$1,130/sq ft
+3
280.33 acres, m/l, located approximately 3 miles northwest of Wellington, IL. The farm straddles both the north and south side of Co. Rd. 500N. This large, productive farm consists of level to gently rolling farmground with 223.50 estimated FSA crop acres and a P. I. of 131.50. Remaining acres in fenced pasture. Property also includes: Two-story, 3 bedroom/1 bathroom house with an attached 1-stall garage and a 1-stall detached garage. 2,430 SF Morton Pole Barn 2,025 SF Open Pole Cattle Barn. Open lease for the 2021 crop year.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$351
$10,350 + $23,238
$33,588
2024
$351 (+0.4%)
$5,250 + $20,878
$26,128
2023
$350
$5,010 + $19,428
$24,438
Tax history for 2161 E 500 North Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$351
$10,350 + $23,238
$33,588
2024
$351 (+0.4%)
$5,250 + $20,878
$26,128
2023
$350
$5,010 + $19,428
$24,438
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8.38 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Ranch
County
Iroquois County
APN
4009200004
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 Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 21
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 20
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway, Circular Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Driveway: Gravel,Circular
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 21
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
Water-Softener Rented, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 40091000020000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 8.38
Lot Size: 8.0-9.99 Acres
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,370.14
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: VA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 124
Elementary School: Milford Comm Consolidated
Middle Or Junior School District: 124
Middle Or Junior School: Milford Comm Consolidated
High School District: 124
High School: Milford Comm Consolidated
Location Information
Township: Lovejoy
Corporate Limits: Wellington
Directions: Route 1 south of Milford to 500 North Rd; west to property on south side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.38 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Iroquois County
APN: 4009200004
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Milford Grade School West Campus
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
Milford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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