$300,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2025

1474 N 500 Rd E McLean, IL 61754

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,644 Sq Ft
4 Acres

Recently Sold

$182 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

Cozy Country Oasis on 4 Acres -Perfect for Hobby Farm Living. Scenic countryside view framed by beautiful shade trees. Discover the peace and privacy you ve been dreaming of with this beautiful countryside retreat. Nestled on a quiet low-traffic road this 4 Acre property offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rural charm....ideal for anyone looking to set down roots, raise animals, and grow their own food. The interior has been completely renovated, offering fresh move-in-ready spaces throughout. .The spacious attached garage adds convenience, while the insulated and finished shed is perfect for a workshop, creative studio for painting or special hobbies or home office. Outdoors you ll find everything you need to embrace the homestead lifestyle..Established pasture ready for animals. Large, productive garden space, a barn and chicken house. Mature berry bushes, fruit trees . 1 acre fenced pasture for goats, horses or cows..as you wish. Room to add more pastures if needed. As you enter this home thru the 13 x 10 - 3 season room you ll find 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 half bath ...Unfinished basement has an egress window. Spacious Living Room with large picture window. Step inside the bright and open kitchen flooded with natural lights and designed for gatherings.. featuring a breakfast bar and Dining Area... and brand new pantry which adds extra storage and functionality..making it easy to keep your home organized. Just outside the kitchen is a 16 x 15 brick patio. The main floor has 2 bedrooms , 1 full bath and 1 half bath. Additional 3rd bedroom upstairs. First floor laundry. Attached 2 car garage 23 x 23 with ample storage. Outdoor entertaining area greets you as you enter the 12 x 16 insulated and finished shed which could be used for home office, workshop or storage - as you wish. Just beyond this is the large garden area...pumpkins on the way...oh my. Convenient to Funks Grove, maple syrup and nature center. Interior and Exterior painted in 2025. Original home built in 1889 with additions in 1972

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Hutson

RE/MAX Rising License #471020499 Listed on: 08/08/2025

RE/MAX Rising

Co-Listed By

Jean Hutson

RE/MAX Rising License #475123854

Last Buyer's Agent

Rhendy Bradshaw

RE/MAX Rising License #475184719

RE/MAX Rising

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1889 | Remodeled in 1972

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 627 x 277 x 627 x 277
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,644 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partial Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Olympia Elementary School
  • Olympia Jr High Middle School
  • Olympia High School

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,527

Year Built

Built in 1889 | Remodeled in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1972
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1972

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 1644
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1644
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Square Footage Comments: 1644 sq ft. is above grade per Appraiser
  • Total Sq Ft: 2394
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Garden, Level, Pasture
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Olympia Elementary
  • High School: Olympia High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Olympia Jr High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 4
  • Lot Dimensions: 627 x 277 x 627 x 277
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4527
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2016
Sold by
Vanhoorn Laura J
Bought by
Warner Cameron and Warner Sophie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Outstanding Balance
$109,695
Interest Rate
3.42%
Estimated Equity
$179,760

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Marlett David M
Bought by
Vanhoorn Randy W and Vanhoorn Laura J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Marlett Cecil and Marlett Kathryn
Bought by
Marlett Cecil J and Marlett Kathryn
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $145,000 Alliance Land Title
Warranty Deed $125,000 Mclean County Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Sold $300,000 +3.5% $182 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $289,900 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,554 $56,898 $13,582 $43,316
2022 $3,554 $46,110 $11,007 $35,103
2021 $3,320 $43,422 $10,365 $33,057
2020 $3,253 $42,629 $10,176 $32,453
2019 $3,248 $42,629 $10,176 $32,453
2018 $3,265 $42,629 $10,176 $32,453
2017 $3,257 $42,629 $10,176 $32,453
2016 $3,167 $41,855 $9,991 $31,864
2015 $2,604 $40,522 $9,673 $30,849
2014 $2,295 $39,395 $9,404 $29,991
2013 -- $39,009 $9,312 $29,697
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12438086

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 33-02-276-001