NOT LISTED FOR SALE

22782A Short Rd Lanark, IL 61046

Estimated Value: $265,869 - $559,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,378 Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 30, 2025

Last sale price $475,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,423 / mo

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 16.38 Acre Lot
  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Eastland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2025

Hidden Gem with Country Charm on 16 Acres! Discover this hidden gem offering timeless country charm, modern comfort, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Outside is truly a dream come true—this agriculturally zoned property offers 16 total acres, including 11 acres currently leased for crops, providing income potential and excellent farmland. The remaining acreage features beautiful wooded areas teeming with wildlife, perfect for hunting or quiet nature walks. The outbuilding is a standout feature, offering a heated garage and bathroom, plus space easily adaptable for animals, a workshop, or additional storage. Whether you’re looking to farm, raise livestock, hunt, or simply enjoy a private rural retreat, this property delivers it all. Step in the house and you will find the large L-shaped kitchen and dining area providing 338 sq. ft. and featuring abundant cabinets with pull-out shelves and a pantry closet, perfect for cooking, hosting, and family gatherings. The living room welcomes you with a cathedral ceiling, wet bar, and stunning stone fireplace that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The primary suite also features a cathedral ceiling, a private bath with separate water closet, and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room complete the main level. An attached garage offers added convenience. The walk-out lower level expands your living space with a family room opening to an expansive patio and fire pit, ideal for gatherings. The large bedroom downstairs also walks out to the patio and includes an oversized walk-in closet with abundant storage. Two additional rooms provide flexible space for an office, storage, or hobbies, plus another full bath on this level. Experience the best of country living—peace, privacy, wildlife, and charm at every turn!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Rominski

BARNES REALTY, INC. License #475179241 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Deanna Shepherd

MEL FOSTER CO. License #471007664

MEL FOSTER CO.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,183

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 16.38 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • House
  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Eastland Elementary And Middle School
  • Eastland High School

Farming

  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,183

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

16.38 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Walk-In Closet, Ceiling Fan Remote(s)
  • Road Frontage: Easement, Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Agriculture, Wooded, Country View
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Laundry, Dimensions: 6x5, On Level: Main
  • Additional Room 6: Bonus Room, Dimensions: 11x11, On Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 7: Bonus 2, Dimensions: 15x13
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1689
  • Exemptions: Owner, Senior
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Deck, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Fire-Pit/Fireplace
  • Legal Description: SEC 24 T25 R5 PT. E 1/2 NE NW NE
  • Lot Acreage: 16.38
  • Lvt Date: 10/31/2025
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_5269
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Eastland
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3378
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Hidden Gem with Country Charm on 16 Acres! Discover this hidden gem offering timeless country charm, modern comfort, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Outside is truly a dream come true—this agriculturally zoned property offers 16 total acres, including 11 acres currently leased for crops, providing income potential and excellent farmland. The remaining acreage features beautiful wooded areas teeming with wildlife, perfect for hunting or quiet nature walks. The outbuilding is a standout feature, offering a heated garage and bathroom, plus space easily adaptable for animals, a workshop, or additional storage. Whether you’re looking to farm, raise livestock, hunt, or simply enjoy a private rural retreat, this property delivers it all. Step in the house and you will find the large L-shaped kitchen and dining area providing 338 sq. ft. and featuring abundant cabinets with pull-out shelves and a pantry closet, perfect for cooking, hosting, and family gatherings. The living room welcomes you with a cathedral ceiling, wet bar, and stunning stone fireplace that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The primary suite also features a cathedral ceiling, a private bath with separate water closet, and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room complete the main level. An attached garage offers added convenience. The walk-out lower level expands your living space with a family room opening to an expansive patio and fire pit, ideal for gatherings. The large bedroom downstairs also walks out to the patio and includes an oversized walk-in closet with abundant storage. Two additional rooms provide flexible space for an office, storage, or hobbies, plus another full bath on this level. Experience the best of country living—peace, privacy, wildlife, and charm at every turn!
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1689
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 21x17, On Level: Walk Out
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Walk Out, Dimensions: 24x15
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19x23, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 21x17
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: LP Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2000

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 3183

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Eastland
  • School District: Eastland
  • Middle School: Eastland

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2025
Closed on
Dec 30, 2025
Sold by
Jankovec Joyce M Trust
Bought by
Gingerich Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Margaret Rominski
BARNES REALTY, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Shepherd
MEL FOSTER CO.
List Price
$527,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$52,000
-9.87%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$382,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$92,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-50.39%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$361,310
Interest Rate
0.69%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$20,907

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1995
Bought by
Jankovec Joyce M
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gingerich Kenneth $475,000 --
Jankovec Joyce M $44,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gingerich Kenneth $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2025 12/30/25 Sold $475,000 -9.9% $141 / Sq Ft
11/27/2025 11/27/25 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $527,000 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202506781

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 04-04-24-200-002

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