$469,900

Estimated payment $3,290/month

Total Views 53
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,639 Sq Ft
$178 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Somonauk Middle School Rated A-
  • 0.99 Acre Lot
  • Great Room with Fireplace

About This Home

Nestled on a private, wooded lot with peaceful creek access, this one-of-a-kind custom-built log cabin is the perfect blend of rustic character and modern comfort. A true "Lincoln Log" home, this storybook retreat offers privacy, warmth, and timeless charm. Step inside to a breathtaking two-story great room featuring soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, rich hardwood flooring, skylights, a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a large bay window that fills the space with natural light. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complete with a center island, bay window, and casual dining area that opens to a screened-in porch-an ideal spot to relax and take in the tranquil backyard views throughout the seasons. With 3 bedrooms, 2 versatile flex rooms, and 3.5 bathrooms, this home offers exceptional flexibility for growing families, guests, a home office, or hobby space. The loft-style primary suite overlooks the great room and features a beautiful arched ceiling, generous closet space, and a private en-suite bath, creating a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. Additional features include a heated 3-car garage, a large barn/outbuilding perfect for storage, a workshop, or creative space, and an unfinished walkout basement complete with a full third bathroom-ready for your personal finishing touches. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a private escape surrounded by nature, this rare property offers the tranquility of country living with the craftsmanship and character that only a true log home can provide. **Recent updates include a new furnace (2024) and new central air conditioning (2025).**

Listing Agent

Sarah Eenigenburg

Better Homes & Gardens License #475189461 Listed on: 07/15/2026

Better Homes & Gardens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,203

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 43,124 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $30 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,639 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Rough-In Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Schools

  • James R. Wood Elementary School
  • Somonauk Middle School
  • Somonauk High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,203

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0.99 Acres

HOA Fees

$30 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1988
  • 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: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Egress Window, Roughed-In Fireplace, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 2639
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Basement,Great Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Bathroom, Sink
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 360
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: James R. Wood Elementary School
  • High School: Somonauk High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Somonauk Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Lot Dimensions: 43124
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: Y

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9203
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $9,677 $143,537 $36,691 $106,846
2024 $9,203 $132,000 $33,742 $98,258
2023 $9,055 $121,428 $29,572 $91,856
2022 $6,534 $91,476 $20,199 $71,277
2021 $4,465 $85,877 $18,963 $66,914
2020 $4,448 $83,947 $18,537 $65,410
2019 $4,542 $79,136 $17,475 $61,661
2018 $4,613 $74,649 $16,484 $58,165
2017 $4,765 $72,187 $15,940 $56,247
2016 $5,145 $70,454 $15,557 $54,897
2015 $4,874 $66,953 $14,784 $52,169
2012 -- $72,564 $16,023 $56,541
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/15/2026 07/15/26 For Sale $469,900 +30.5% $178 / Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $360,000 +2.9% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2023 05/16/23 For Sale $349,900 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $360,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $353,479 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $224,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $237,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $215,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12706583

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-09-305019

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