$479,000

312 E Buckeye Rd Dakota, IL 61018

Estimated payment $3,162/month

Total Views 8,055
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,142 Sq Ft
$224 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Home Office
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Workshop
  • Living Room

About This Home

Escape to the country (Orangeville Schools) without sacrificing comfort or quality! Situated on 3.3 picturesque acres, this exceptional farmette has been thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom and is ready for animals, contractors, hobbyists, or anyone dreaming of extra space to live, work, and play. This over 2,000-square-foot home has been completely renovated with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, creating a warm, inviting space that's truly move-in ready. Major mechanical updates include a new furnace and central air installed in 2025 with dual zones, giving you peace of mind for years to come. The outbuildings are just as impressive! A massive 60' x 110' metal building offers endless possibilities and features a heated shop area with water, making it ideal for a business, equipment storage, workshop, or year-round projects. You'll also find a substantial 40' x 112' two-story barn and an additional 40' x 80' pole building, providing incredible flexibility for livestock, machinery, storage, or recreational use. Meticulously maintained and rebuilt over the past 20 years, this property showcases exceptional pride of ownership throughout. Whether you're looking for a turnkey hobby farm, a contractor's headquarters, or simply a beautiful country property with outstanding buildings, this one checks all the boxes. Opportunities like this are rare-schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

Kimberly Taylor

NextHome First Class License #471013351 Listed on: 07/07/2026

NextHome First Class

Co-Listing Agent

Rebbecca Taylor

NextHome First Class License #475178787

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,142 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • 3.31 Acre Lot
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,406

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2142
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2268
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2268

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • OtherStructures: Workshop, Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 7

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 3.31
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6406
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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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 $6,406 $79,476 $12,826 $66,650
2024 $6,162 $68,460 $11,048 $57,412
2023 $5,954 $68,460 $11,048 $57,412
2022 $5,468 $57,577 $10,236 $47,341
2021 $4,433 $55,851 $9,929 $45,922
2020 $4,662 $55,851 $9,929 $45,922
2019 $4,412 $54,756 $9,734 $45,022
2018 $4,334 $53,290 $9,473 $43,817
2017 $4,263 $52,014 $9,473 $42,541
2016 $3,138 $52,014 $9,473 $42,541
2015 $2,108 $51,626 $9,402 $42,224
2013 $1,978 $52,050 $9,987 $42,063
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2026 07/07/26 For Sale $479,000 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $90,900 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kimberly Taylor

NextHome First Class

(815) 368-4345

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