Offered for the first time in over 40 years, this cherished sprawling rambler ranch is a rare opportunity to own a truly special country estate. Privately set back off Shaw Road on 9.38 picturesque acres with nearly 1,900 feet of depth, the setting offers breathtaking views and exceptional privacy. A welcoming covered front porch leads inside to a spacious living room featuring, a stunning stone wood-burning fireplace with built-ins, and panoramic views of the rolling landscape. The formal dining room showcases a built-in china cabinet, while the warm and inviting kitchen is highlighted by a distinctive brick accent wall with cooktop, wall oven, built-in spice cabinet, updated maple cabinetry with rich mahogany stain, stainless steel appliances, large peninsula, and adjoining breakfast nook with additional serving space. The private owner’s suite offers double closets, hardwood flooring, a cedar walk-in closet, and en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms feature hardwood floors, including a secluded fourth bedroom ideal for a home office, located adjacent to an updated full bath. The finished walkout lower level is designed for entertaining with a massive family room featuring a second wood-burning fireplace, billiard room with pool table included, and an unforgettable bar room complete with custom bar, display cabinetry, and authentic stagecoach booth. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or business owners will appreciate the incredible 6,000 sq. ft. heated and insulated outbuilding with office space and front/rear 12’ doors. Country living just minutes from shopping, dining, I-90, and Bypass 20!
Sold for $600,000
$600,000
7889 Shaw Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
4beds
3,702sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
9.38 Acres Lot
$610,600 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$3,565 Estimated rent
Home value
$610,600
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Sprawling rambler ranchBreathtaking viewsEn-suite bathLarge peninsulaWelcoming covered front porchFormal dining roomWarm and inviting kitchen
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Listed by:
Jason Taylor 815-509-8662,
Century 21 Affiliated
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202603729
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 204.6
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 15.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 159.98
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.43
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 10.11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.4
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 14.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 175.67
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 13.4
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 473.67
- Dimensions: 27.7 x 17.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 128.7
- Dimensions: 11 x 11.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315.59
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 15.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- L.L. Finished Space, Book Cases Built In, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Finished,Full Exposure
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,702
- Total interior livable area: 3,702 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,342
- Finished area below ground: 1,360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 9.38 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Full Exposure, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: 0530128004, 0530200010
- Parcel number: 0530128002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Belvidere
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $318,189
- Annual tax amount: $12,607
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $600,000+0%$162/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603729 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $599,900$162/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603729 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900$162/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12685013 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,584 -1.6% | $106,063 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $7,708 +8.7% | $100,853 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $7,093 +2.1% | $94,486 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $6,949 +3.9% | $92,750 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $6,686 +0.6% | $85,225 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $6,647 +3.9% | $83,488 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $6,397 +98% | $81,336 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $3,231 -46.8% | $78,875 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $6,077 -61.5% | $72,835 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $15,778 +157.7% | $72,551 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $6,122 | $71,313 -5.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,657 -21.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,568 -9.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $107,225 |
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Neighborhood: 61008
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Belvidere South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 3/10Belvidere High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary
- Middle: Belvidere South Middle
- High: Belvidere High
- District: Belvidere 100
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Boone County
- Belvidere
- 61008
- 7889 Shaw Rd
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