For sale

Price increase: $75.1K (6/5)

$1,375,000

4989 N Ford Rd, Scales Mound, IL 61075

5beds

3,971sqft

$8,953/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

71.14 Acres Lot

$1,299,400 Zestimate^®

$346/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautiful in every season and at every hour—from sunrise to sunset—and the night skies are filled with stars. This 71-acre property offers a blend of natural beauty, recreation,& opportunity. Approximately 40A of established prairie, 20A of woods, and 10A of farmable land. The five-bedroom home welcomes with warmth and light. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry. Just off the kitchen is a pocket office and a screened porch extends the kitchen into a three-season living space. The living room boasts built-in bookshelves and a cozy gas fireplace. Also on the main floor are a formal dining room or entry area, a laundry room, powder room, and a mudroom. The upper level has 2 full baths, and an en-suite bedroom. The lower level offers two bonus rooms. Outside lies a 4,200-square-foot barn and land with two ponds and natural springs, all protected by a conservation easement. 10A is a farmable, building envelope. A CRP contract exists on the prairie ground.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 117
Dimensions: 13 x 9

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 196
Dimensions: 14 x 14

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Area: 96
Dimensions: 6 x 16

Bedroom 5

Level: Upper
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 285
Dimensions: 19 x 15

Family room

Area: 336
Dimensions: 16 x 21

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 336
Dimensions: 21 x 16

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 368
Dimensions: 16 x 23

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: Main Level

Features

Rec Room, Mud Room, Den/Office, Three-Season
Basement: Finished,Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,971
Total interior livable area: 3,971 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,892

Property

Parking

Parking features: Attached
Has attached garage: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 71.14 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 0800006524
Zoning: AG

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Water: Well

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Scales Mound

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $346/sqft
Tax assessed value: $205,322
Annual tax amount: $9,850
Date on market: 4/3/2026

Estimated market value

$1,299,400

$1.23M - $1.36M

$2,622/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/5/2026	Price change	$1,375,000+5.8%$346/sqft
Source: SCWMLS #2019891 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Price change	$1,299,900-5.5%$327/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601198 Report a problem
3/25/2026	Listed for sale	$1,375,000+13.6%$346/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601198 Report a problem
7/14/2023	Sold	$1,210,000-4.6%$305/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426 Report a problem
6/1/2023	Pending sale	$1,269,000$320/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11749197 Report a problem
4/28/2023	Contingent	$1,269,000$320/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11749197 Report a problem
4/28/2023	Pending sale	$1,269,000$320/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426 Report a problem
3/31/2023	Listed for sale	$1,269,000-9%$320/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426 Report a problem
10/17/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11460204 Report a problem
7/11/2022	Listed for sale	$1,395,000$351/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11460204 Report a problem

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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