$525,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

244 E Oak Grove Rd Leaf River, IL 61047

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,280 Sq Ft
7 Acres

Recently Sold

$160 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 7 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Mary Morgan Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

Stunning Custom-Built Home on 7 Acres in Byron School District! Opportunities like this don't come along often! This 2x6 custom-built home is nestled on 7 picturesque acres, zoned AG, offering the perfect blend of modern comfort and country charm. Step inside to an open-concept living space featuring soaring ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and breathtaking views of the backyard. The gorgeous kitchen boasts granite countertops, custom hickory cabinets, an eat-up area, and a spacious pantry-perfect for entertaining! The main floor master suite is a true retreat, complete with a soaking tub overlooking the scenic views, a massive walk-in closet, heated bathroom floors and direct access to the expansive back deck that spans the length of the home. Main floor also boats a formal dining room, full bathroom and a den that could serve as an office or 5th bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom with double sinks. The walk-out lower level offers a large family room, ample storage, rough in for 4th bathroom and space for additional bedrooms. The 7-acre property is a nature lover's dream, with a meandering creek, mature apple trees, and plenty of space for an outbuilding or animals. With 400-amp service on-site, there's even a designated hookup for a camper! Don't miss your chance to own this incredible country retreat in Byron School District offering country living at its best! Call Today for a Private Tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Hazzard

RE/MAX of Rock Valley License #471019445 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Cheney Nelson

Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Rockford License #475123926

Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Rockford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,363

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 7 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 633x76x979x742
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mary Morgan Elementary School
  • Byron Middle School
  • Byron High School

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

$9,363

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3280
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3280
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3280

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • 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: Mary Morgan Elementary School
  • High School: Byron High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Byron Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 7
  • Lot Dimensions: 633X76X979X742
  • Lot Size: 6.0-7.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9363
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Burns Jeremy and Burns Nichole
Bought by
Adkins Ethan J and Adkins Nicole
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Hazzard
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Cheney Nelson
Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Rockford
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.37%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$550,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,740
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,159

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2020
Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Mcqueary Jason M
Bought by
Bruns Jeremy
Seller's Agent
Lora Smith
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Serna
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2019
Sold by
Mcqueary Jason M and Mcqueary Bambi L
Bought by
Mcqueary Jason M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Krigbaum Diann R
Bought by
Mcqueary Jason M and Mcqueary Bambi L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
4.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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 $525,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $380,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security First Title
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $342,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $72,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $525,000 -4.4% $160 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $549,000 +44.5% $167 / Sq Ft
04/03/2020 04/03/20 Sold $380,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 For Sale $379,900 -- $141 / 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 $10,017 $139,335 $29,044 $110,291
2023 $9,364 $132,460 $27,611 $104,849
2022 $8,773 $122,841 $25,606 $97,235
2021 $8,620 $117,596 $24,513 $93,083
2020 $7,839 $115,290 $24,032 $91,258
2019 $6,903 $98,566 $23,276 $75,290
2018 $6,868 $96,021 $22,675 $73,346
2017 $7,179 $96,021 $22,675 $73,346
2016 $7,000 $94,259 $22,259 $72,000
2015 $6,666 $91,248 $21,548 $69,700
2014 $6,544 $91,248 $21,548 $69,700
2013 $1,645 $92,422 $21,825 $70,597
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12286487

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-10-300-005