This is the type of property you don't have to leave to be on vacation! This 28+ acre retreat/hobby farm includes a homesite with a 3-4-bedroom 2 bath ranch home with attached 2 car garage, additional 3 car detached garage, and 2 huge outbuildings. This property also boasts a 7-acre stocked pond with bass, catfish, weed carp & blue gill. The home has 3 main floor bedrooms with a full bath, beautiful solid oak cabinets in the kitchen, plus a partially finished basement with a possible 4th bedroom, 2nd full bath, wet bar & storage. Outside, there is a great Trex front deck with ramp, a 20KW Generac generator, and a buried invisible fence surrounding the house with collars & training manual. This serene setting has a covered shelter, and is perfect for picnics, family reunions, a fun family camping weekend- you name it! This is a truly unique property that you really have to see to appreciate- don't miss your chance, call today!
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Market trends in 61378, IL
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
93.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$176K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
267d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
0 MoM
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Sale history for 2289 Richardson Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11847938
Dec 1, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$170,000
$117/sq ft
Oct 19, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 30, 2023
Relisted (Active)
—
Aug 28, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2023
Listed (Active)
$645,000
$443/sq ft
+43
This is the type of property you don't have to leave to be on vacation! This 28+ acre retreat/hobby farm includes a homesite with a 3-4-bedroom 2 bath ranch home with attached 2 car garage, additional 3 car detached garage, and 2 huge outbuildings. This property also boasts a 7-acre stocked pond with bass, catfish, weed carp & blue gill. The home has 3 main floor bedrooms with a full bath, beautiful solid oak cabinets in the kitchen, plus a partially finished basement with a possible 4th bedroom, 2nd full bath, wet bar & storage. Home also has a 20KW Generac generator, and a buried invisible fence surrounding the house with collars & training manual. This serene setting has a covered shelter, and is perfect for picnics, family reunions, a fun family camping weekend- you name it! This is a truly unique property that you really have to see to appreciate- don't miss your chance, call today!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11849098
Nov 20, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$373,500
$257/sq ft
Oct 19, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 30, 2023
Relisted (Active)
—
Aug 28, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2023
Listed (Active)
$645,000
$443/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,804 (+11.5%)
$10,648 + $52,478
$63,126
2024
$3,412 (−3.1%)
$9,259 + $45,633
$54,892
2023
$3,520 (+5.9%)
$8,051 + $39,681
$47,732
2022
$3,325 (−2.2%)
$7,386 + $36,405
$43,791
2021
$3,400 (+0.9%)
$5,660 + $38,513
$44,173
2020
$3,369 (+16.2%)
$5,495 + $37,391
$42,886
2019
$2,898 (+4.4%)
$5,335 + $36,302
$41,637
2018
$2,775 (+16.0%)
$5,081 + $34,573
$39,654
2017
$2,393 (+0.5%)
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2016
$2,380
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2015
$2,378 (+0.5%)
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2014
$2,367 (−7.3%)
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2013
$2,553
$5,060 + $36,323
$41,383
Tax history for 2289 Richardson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,804 (+11.5%)
$10,648 + $52,478
$63,126
2024
$3,412 (−3.1%)
$9,259 + $45,633
$54,892
2023
$3,520 (+5.9%)
$8,051 + $39,681
$47,732
2022
$3,325 (−2.2%)
$7,386 + $36,405
$43,791
2021
$3,400 (+0.9%)
$5,660 + $38,513
$44,173
2020
$3,369 (+16.2%)
$5,495 + $37,391
$42,886
2019
$2,898 (+4.4%)
$5,335 + $36,302
$41,637
2018
$2,775 (+16.0%)
$5,081 + $34,573
$39,654
2017
$2,393 (+0.5%)
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2016
$2,380
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2015
$2,378 (+0.5%)
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2014
$2,367 (−7.3%)
$5,100 + $32,906
$38,006
2013
$2,553
$5,060 + $36,323
$41,383
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Pond(s), Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,632.30
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 272
Middle Or Junior School District: 272
High School District: 272
Location Information
Township: Brooklyn
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Located between West Brooklyn & Amboy, with easy access to/from Chicago via I-88 or US Route 30. From Route 30, head south on Brooklyn Rd through West Brooklyn, then head west on Richardson Rd to property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Lee County
APN: 111635200003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Amboy Central Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 7.7mi
7/10
Amboy Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
5/10
Amboy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
3/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
West Brooklyn, IL • 61378
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$476,000 – $577,000
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