Charming Country Estate on 8.5 Acres with Main House and Income-Generating Barn
Discover the perfect blend of rustic serenity and endless potential with this unique 8.5-acre riverfront property running along the North Fork/Middle Branch river. This expansive estate features a spacious main home ready for your custom designs alongside a fully finished detached barn, making it ideal for nature lovers, hunters, or anyone seeking a multi-generational property or a lucrative rental income.
The main house serves as the perfect canvas to bring your interior design ideas to life. With new drywall, modern shiplap, and fresh paint already started, this home is well on its way to completion. The spacious layout includes four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a light-filled living room, and a cozy family room. Large, expansive windows frame picturesque views of towering trees, seasonal changes, and local wildlife. You can move forward with confidence knowing the home already features a recently renovated primary bathroom, brand-new central air conditioning, and a newer roof.
Just a short walk away is the incredible 35' x 20' detached barn which boasts approximately 700 square feet of finished living space. This turnkey layout is fully equipped as an in-law suite, a hunter’s retreat, or an immediate rental property, offering three bedrooms, one full bathroom, dedicated laundry facilities, and a complete kitchen. It also includes a massive attic space with its own separate entrance that can easily be transformed into a game room, art studio, or extra storage.
Both the main house and the barn living quarters are built for ultimate convenience and self-sufficiency, outfitted with independent backup generators, water softeners, and whole-house water filters. The property also features a dedicated RV parking space complete with utility hookups. Outside, the pristine acreage offers endless possibilities for carving out private ATV or walking trails, engaging in hunting activities, or simply immersing yourself in the peaceful ambiance of nature. Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your dream homestead where peace and potential meet. Schedule your private tour today!
For sale
$297,500
16904 E 3130 North Rd, Rossville, IL 60963
4beds
2,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
8.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pristine acreageCozy family roomBrand-new central air conditioningSpacious main homeLarge expansive windowsRecently renovated primary bathroomNewer roof
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Listed by:
Shannon LaBounty 217-431-7000,
RE/MAX ULTIMATE
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259982
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 13.5
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.5
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24 x 13
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Wood Burning Stove, Workshop
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,055
- Total interior livable area: 2,055 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,055
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Circular Driveway, Deck, Shed, Workshop
Lot
- Size: 8.5 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0931400004
- Zoning: Other
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rossville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,752
- Annual tax amount: $6,820
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $297,500$145/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Listing removed | $297,500$145/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $297,500-5.6%$145/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $315,000-4.5%$153/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $330,000+38.1%$161/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listing removed | $239,000$116/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $239,000-4%$116/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000+74.1%$121/sqft |
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| 10/7/2002 | Sold | $143,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,355 +10.2% | $81,584 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $5,769 +9% | $73,406 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $5,291 +0.6% | $66,305 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,258 -2.2% | $64,373 |
| 2020 | $5,374 +16.5% | $64,373 +17.2% |
| 2017 | $4,615 | $54,920 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $4,615 +17.4% | $53,654 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $3,931 | $51,975 |
| 2013 | $3,931 | $51,975 |
| 2012 | -- | $51,975 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,975 |
| 2010 | -- | $51,975 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,975 |
| 2008 | -- | $51,975 +14.7% |
| 2007 | $3,672 +10.4% | $45,314 |
| 2006 | $3,328 +4.3% | $45,314 |
| 2005 | $3,192 +0.9% | $45,314 +4% |
| 2004 | $3,164 +11.5% | $43,588 +12.1% |
| 2002 | $2,838 +8.1% | $38,883 +8% |
| 2001 | $2,625 +3.1% | $36,003 |
| 2000 | $2,545 | $36,003 |
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