This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home offers rare riverfront living on 7.3 serene acres of private wooded land along the Kishwaukee River. Recently refreshed with new siding, roof, and gutters, the property also includes a charming detached 750 sq ft guest residence that provides ideal space for extended family, visitors, or potential rental income (currently leased). Inside, the home features freshly painted interiors in the dining room, living room, kitchen, and bedrooms. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides ample workspace and opens directly to the outdoor deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The private primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms and a dedicated office offer flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. A large recreation room on the main floor delivers a versatile living space-perfect for a media area, game room, hobby space, or guest suite. Enjoy your morning coffee on the enclosed front porch while overlooking the scenic Oak Ridge Forest Preserve-over 400 acres of protected land perfect for hiking and exploration right across the street. There is ample storage in the oversized, deep 2.5 car garage. Outside, the property shines with direct frontage on the Kishwaukee River (ideal for fishing, kayaking, and relaxation), private wooded trails throughout, RV hook-up on site, beautiful prairie area with native flowers, a dedicated shooting range, charming tree house for hunting or wildlife viewing, a garden area, a sledding hill for winter fun, and a storage shed. This property is zoned AG.
| MLS # | 12669835 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Farm or Ranch |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1900 |
| Days On Site | 108 |
| Listing Provided By | Century 21 Affiliated - Rockford | Rebecca LeClaire |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
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| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,346 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 282163.00 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Rooms Total | 9 |
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| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Propane |
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Workshop |
| Appliances | Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Electric |
| Laundry Features | Main Level |
| Roof | Asphalt |
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| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck |
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
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| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
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| Tax Year | 2025 |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 7749 |
| State | IL |
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| County | Winnebago |
| City | Cherry Valley |
| Zip Code | 61016 |
| Area | Cherry Valley | Irene |
| School District | Jefferson High School |
| Elementary School | Cherry Valley Elementary School |
| High School | Jefferson High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 61016) | |
Price: $550,000 low | high Med: $350,000 sqft: 2,346 low | high Med: 1,786 $ / sqft: $234 low | high Med: $196 On site: 108 low | high Med: 17 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Winnebago |
| City | Cherry Valley |
| Zip Code | 61016 |
| Area | Cherry Valley | Irene |
| School District | Jefferson High School |
| Elementary School | Cherry Valley Elementary School |
| High School | Jefferson High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 61016) | |
Price: $550,000 low | high Med: $350,000 sqft: 2,346 low | high Med: 1,786 $ / sqft: $234 low | high Med: $196 On site: 108 low | high Med: 17 | |