$839,900

1408 Busse Rd Marengo, IL 60152

Estimated payment $5,179/month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,625 Sq Ft
$320 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Exceptional 40-Acre Country Estate with Updated Earth-Sheltered Home & Tillable Ground A rare opportunity to own a full 40-acre country estate offering productive farmland, equestrian amenities, and a beautifully updated earth-sheltered residence-all in one expansive setting.The property includes quality tillable acreage currently under a flexible farm lease, providing immediate agricultural utility with long-term investment potential. The open farmland creates sweeping views, privacy, and versatility for farming, recreation, or future vision. Nestled down a scenic tree-lined drive, the thoughtfully updated earth-sheltered ranch is designed for energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Its earth-integrated construction provides natural insulation, quiet interior living, and climate stability across all seasons.Over $100,000 in recent improvements include updated electrical and plumbing systems, brand-new kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated trim and doors, modern lighting, a new roof.The spacious layout features a vaulted great room with loft, double-sided wood-burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, and 2.1 updated baths. The private primary suite is positioned separately within the home for added comfort. Just off the dining area, a bright three-season sunroom extends the living space and offers peaceful views of the surrounding acreage.Equestrian amenities include an earth-sheltered concrete horse stable with electric and water, offering natural temperature moderation and protection from extreme Illinois weather. Approximately 5 acres of fenced pasture provide ideal space for horses or livestock. Additional features include a 2-car attached garage, separate 2-car detached garage, small pond, and extensive recent landscaping with grading improvements, reseeded grounds, and mature trees lining the private entry. This 40-acre estate presents a rare blend of income-producing land, modernized country living, and long-term ownership opportunity in a highly desirable setting. **Seller may consider owner financing options for qualified buyers.

Listing Agent

Ben Broughton

RE/MAX Connections II License #471018891 Listed on: 02/27/2026

RE/MAX Connections II

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,376

Year Built

  • Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 441x2610x660x1032
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,625 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,376

Year Built

Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

40 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 2625
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Other

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees, Pasture
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 12

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 40
  • Lot Dimensions: 441X2610X660X1032
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10376
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 For Sale $839,900 -- $320 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

About the Listing Agent

Ben Broughton

RE/MAX Connections II

(779) 216-3722

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I'm an expert real estate agent with RE/MAX Connections II in Marengo, IL and the nearby area, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you.

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