NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15534 Somonauk Rd Dekalb, IL 60115

DeKalb Area

Estimated Value: $319,000 - $844,000

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,065 Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 19, 2026

Last sale price $850,000 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,835 / mo

207 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Stables
  • 33.6 Acre Lot
  • Barn
  • Second Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to The Animal Ranch-a rare opportunity to own a thriving 33.6-acre organic farmstead with a rich legacy. This incredible dual-parcel property (2.5 and 31.1 acres) combines sustainable country living, income potential, and unmatched scenic beauty. At the heart of the property lies a spacious 4,065 sq ft (both levels) custom ranch built in 1992, featuring 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a full walkout basement with a second kitchen, all wrapped in a beautiful cedar exterior. The home includes 2 furnace units and A/C. A 400 Amp main electric service is all underground, no overhead wires. There are a total of 7 Sub-Panels, all in conduit! You will find no Romex on the property, not to mention all water supply is in copper, which far exceeds building codes! Outdoor living shines with well manicured landscaped grounds, an attached gazebo, deck, patio, and partially complete outdoor fireplace-perfect for entertaining under the stars. The farm highlights include a New Windmill to be completed to live off-grid with your own clean energy source. 25 Organic tillable acres currently in hay production for horses, and livestock. If becoming organically "Certified" is important, this process will be a breeze as no pesticides or herbicides have been used on the field in 30+ years. There are multiple outbuildings totaling approx. 17,500 Sq Ft of which 3 buildings have their own septic tank, and a 4th septic tank has been installed in preparation for a future building. The outbuildings include: Workshop (30x36): Heated, with the 7th bathroom on the farm (toilet and shower), 3rd laundry with wash tub, hot water outlets, concrete floors, and robust power for tools or equipment. Tool Shed w/ 1-Bedroom Apartment (32x50): Livable quarters plus large machinery storage. Pony Barn (60x63 with 16' ceilings): With 3 horse stalls and a tack room. Petting Zoo Facility (60x60 with 16' ceilings) + Open Shelter Facility (60x25): Steel Building Open Span (55x100): Weatherproof storage for hay, tractors, or indoor horse arena. Nature lovers will be enchanted by wild-growing grapes, asparagus, and seasonal flowers, plus walking trails with benches shaded by mature trees and few mosquitoes making outdoor living on the farm a rare gift. The west-facing parcel boasts breathtaking panoramic views from a high elevation point, offering visibility of approximately 40 surrounding farms. Located in the Hinckley-Big Rock School District, known for its strong agricultural program and personalized student-teacher connections, this is a place to plant roots and grow legacies.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Kenyon

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475210194 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenaro Terrazas

Smart Home Realty License #475205776

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 33.6 Acre Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 4,065 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Second Kitchen
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 12 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Utility Building
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Hinckley Big Rock Elementary Sch
  • Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School
  • Hinckley-Big Rock High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Feeding Stations
  • Packing Shed
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Corral
  • Stables

Mobile Home

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 400 Amp
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Horse Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,864

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

33.6 Acres

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: 1992
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 4065
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Recreation Room, Game Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4065
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Square Footage Comments: See 2d Floor Plan Pics
  • Total Sq Ft: 4065

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Views
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Guest House, Mobile Home, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Stable(s), Corral(s), Feed Lot, Packing Shed, See Remarks, Storage, Utility Building(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, Additional Parking, Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 12

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Heating: Electric, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Horse-Riding Area
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hinckley Big Rock Elementary Sch
  • High School: Hinckley-Big Rock High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 33.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 33.6
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5864.12
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Other

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2026 03/19/26 Sold $850,000 -5.5% $209 / Sq Ft
01/24/2026 01/24/26 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2025 10/27/25 For Sale $899,900 +5.9% $221 / Sq Ft
10/26/2025 10/26/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Price Changed $899,900 -10.0% $221 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Price Changed $999,900 -11.9% $246 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $1,135,000 -4.2% $279 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,185,000 -- $292 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,843 $67,218 $11,982 $55,236
2024 $3,795 $62,153 $11,056 $51,097
2023 $3,737 $56,820 $10,092 $46,728
2022 $3,737 $55,956 $9,887 $46,069
2021 $3,620 $52,382 $9,230 $43,152
2020 $3,451 $49,598 $8,711 $40,887
2019 $3,306 $47,698 $8,346 $39,352
2018 $3,287 $45,671 $7,963 $37,708
2017 $3,097 $42,899 $7,459 $35,440
2016 $3,037 $41,173 $7,135 $34,038
2015 -- $38,818 $6,707 $32,111
2014 -- $38,443 $6,622 $31,821
2013 -- $39,533 $6,792 $32,741
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12375140

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-17-200-009

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