This is the one you've been waiting for! Set among peaceful cornfields on a 4.45-acre lot, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home offers the perfect blend of country living, modern comfort, and valuable upgrades. The upper level features three bedrooms, a full bath, living room, dining, and kitchen, while the lower level includes a spacious primary bedroom, full bath, rec room, and laundry room. The property includes an attached 2-car garage plus an impressive 30x60 detached pole barn, providing excellent space for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workshop use. Off the back of the home, a brand-new Trex deck leads out to the above-ground pool, creating a great setup for relaxing or entertaining. The seller has invested in solar panels mounted on the rear of the home, helping keep heating and cooling costs much lower than you might typically expect with a rural property. The home has also been nicely updated cosmetically over the past two years and includes many major improvements, including: Paver patio, 2020 Solar panels, 2021 Windows, 2024 Pool and pool equipment, 2024 Well pressure tank, 2025 Trex deck, 2025 Furnace, 2026 Gutters, 2026 Additional features include a Ring security system with a pool gate alarm, plus a radon mitigation system installed by the previous owners. Located in the Meridian School District, this move-in ready country property has everything you need to enjoy space, privacy, and comfort inside and out.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (6/3)
$425,000
12521 E High Rd, Davis Junction, IL 61020
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
4.45 Acres Lot
$408,200 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Above-ground poolSpacious primary bedroomPaver patioBrand-new trex deckRec room
- 27 days |
- 2,783 |
- 134 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Sheley 815-978-8639,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202602899
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Dining room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- L.L. Finished Space
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Basement Entrance,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Barn
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 4.45 Acres
- Features: Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1115200018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Radon Mitigation Active
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Davis Junction
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $266,376
- Annual tax amount: $3,478
- Price range: $425K - $425K
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$408,200
$388,000 - $429,000
$2,591/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$177/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+129.6%$188/sqft |
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| 3/20/2020 | Sold | $196,000-2%$82/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Price change | $199,900-16.4%$83/sqft |
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| 10/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $239,000$100/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Pending sale | $239,000$100/sqft |
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| 9/16/2019 | Price change | $239,000-4.4%$100/sqft |
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| 7/26/2019 | Price change | $249,900-5.7%$104/sqft |
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| 6/28/2019 | Price change | $265,000+17.8%$110/sqft |
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| 4/25/2019 | Price change | $224,900-4.3%$94/sqft |
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| 4/1/2019 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$98/sqft |
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| 2/5/2019 | Price change | $239,900+0.4%$100/sqft |
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| 11/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $239,000+139%$100/sqft |
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| 9/30/2016 | Sold | $100,000-52.4%$42/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Pending sale | $209,900$87/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $209,900$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,952 +8.8% | $88,792 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $6,390 +8.5% | $82,131 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $5,887 +6.2% | $75,885 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $5,545 +4% | $71,294 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $5,330 +11.9% | $70,067 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $4,762 +3.3% | $61,768 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $4,611 +22.8% | $59,198 +21.7% |
| 2016 | $3,755 +4.7% | $48,642 |
| 2015 | $3,588 +4.9% | $48,642 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,420 -3.7% | $47,225 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $3,552 | $48,999 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,115 -3.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,947 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,863 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,863 |
| 2008 | $3,608 +14.1% | $53,863 +11.1% |
| 2007 | $3,162 | $48,486 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61020
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHighland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.2 mi
- 8/10Meridian Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 9/10Stillman Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Elementary
- Middle: Meridian Jr High
- High: Stillman Valley High
- District: Meridian 223
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- Illinois
- Ogle County
- Davis Junction
- 61020
- 12521 E High Rd
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