BEAUTIFUL 5 acre "Ponderosa" between Waterloo and Butler, lot's of upgrades, huge outbuilding plus a big detached garage. 3 bedroom 2 full bath family friendly modern farmhouse on a full daylight basement. Room to roam!
Country charm at its best! This very clean well-kept 3 bedroom home sitting on 5 acres is a horse lovers dream. The eat-in kitchen offers beautiful hewn laminate flooring and cabinets equipped with lazy-susans. There are beautiful custom wooden blinds, new carpet, newer windows with slides, and 6 panel doors throughout the house. The 50 x 48 pole barn has 4 box stalls, a tack room, and is equipped with water and electricity and has a 3 acre fenced pasture ready for horses. The landscaping around this home is very attractive and very well maintained and the beautiful complete swing set awaits children to play. The yard also includes a hidden dog fence with collar. This home is priced at $169,500.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,196 (+1.4%)
$66,500 + $170,900
$237,400
2024
$1,180 (+12.4%)
$61,300 + $160,700
$222,000
2023
$1,050 (−3.4%)
$57,300 + $152,900
$210,200
2022
$1,087 (+22.1%)
$50,700 + $135,900
$186,600
2021
$890 (+39.9%)
$47,400 + $116,100
$163,500
2020
$636 (−7.3%)
$26,800 + $114,000
$140,800
2019
$687 (+37.8%)
$27,800 + $113,300
$141,100
2018
$498 (−3.8%)
$28,000 + $83,700
$111,700
2017
$518 (+6.6%)
$28,900 + $79,900
$108,800
2016
$486 (−7.8%)
$29,300 + $82,500
$111,800
2015
$527 (−35.5%)
$29,600 + $82,000
$111,600
2013
$817
$32,300 + $89,500
$121,800
Tax history for 5438 County Road 28
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,196 (+1.4%)
$66,500 + $170,900
$237,400
2024
$1,180 (+12.4%)
$61,300 + $160,700
$222,000
2023
$1,050 (−3.4%)
$57,300 + $152,900
$210,200
2022
$1,087 (+22.1%)
$50,700 + $135,900
$186,600
2021
$890 (+39.9%)
$47,400 + $116,100
$163,500
2020
$636 (−7.3%)
$26,800 + $114,000
$140,800
2019
$687 (+37.8%)
$27,800 + $113,300
$141,100
2018
$498 (−3.8%)
$28,000 + $83,700
$111,700
2017
$518 (+6.6%)
$28,900 + $79,900
$108,800
2016
$486 (−7.8%)
$29,300 + $82,500
$111,800
2015
$527 (−35.5%)
$29,600 + $82,000
$111,600
2013
$817
$32,300 + $89,500
$121,800
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.8
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,444
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
170708200008000026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
A1
Conservation Agricultural District
This district is established for the protection of agricultural areas and buildings associated with agricultural production
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Daylight, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,444
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter, Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Dimensions: 500 x 435
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $686.62
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Dekalb Co. Eastern
Elementary School: Butler
Middle Or Junior School: Eastside
High School: Eastside
Location Information
Directions: From I-69 go East on US 6 through Waterloo to CR47 then 1st left in CR 28 to property on right.
Subdivision Name: None
Cross Street: County Road 53
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,444
Stories: 1.8
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1975
County: DeKalb County
APN: 170708200008000026
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026