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$ 425,000
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16648 US Highway 52 Mount Carroll, IL 61053
3 Beds
1 Bath
2,240 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Historic
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,240 sqft
Price per Sqft $189
Subdivision Il
MLS Listing ID 202602938
Style Historic
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Annual Tax Amount $3,574
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 4.800 Acres
Property Sub-Type Historic
Property Description
Steeped in history and set on over four acres of richly cultivated land, this classic Greek Revival house (c.1854) offers a rare blend of period craftsmanship and modern comfort. Original wide-plank pine floors run throughout, complemented by carefully recreated solid-wood trim matching the home's original millwork. Two parlors, separated by original folding doors, provide flexible living and entertaining space, with one opening to an expansive ~700-square-foot screened porch featuring a cathedral beamed ceiling. In the north parlor, two original oil paintings on wood panels remain beneath the windows—one depicting the tools of the home's architect, whose name remains inscribed, the pair executed by a single artist, preserving a rare and intimate connection to the home's origins. The home offers three bedrooms, including a primary suite with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and an in-room sink. One full bath is supplemented by a basement shower and toilet, and an additional sink in the master bedroom. Attic access from the primary bedroom provides additional storage. Two fireplaces add character: a non-functioning fireplace in the kitchen and a gas fireplace in the dining area. Modern systems include two furnaces and two central air systems (attic and basement), allowing climate control without intrusive ductwork, plus a backup generator. Laundry is located in the basement. Outbuildings include a classic 1870s bank barn, hog barn, pole barn, three-car garage, and a former summer kitchen—now a well-equipped garden workroom with built-in cabinetry, tool hooks, and shelving. Constructed in traditional timber-frame post-and-beam, both house and barn reflect enduring craftsmanship. The land features rich black loam soil, two fenced garden areas, and over 300 trees and shrubs, many heirloom varieties. Highlights include a formal peony garden, heirloom apple trees, arbor vitae, and original iris and peonies propagated over time. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully preserved historic property with exceptional grounds and lasting architectural character.
Location
State IL
Area Carroll County
Rooms
Family Room Yes
Basement Full
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Dining Room No
Interior
Hot Water LP Gas
Heating Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Both Gas and Wood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Stucco
Garage Spaces 3.0
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Sewer Other
Water Well
Schools
Elementary Schools West Carroll
Middle Schools West Carroll
High Schools West Carroll
School District West Carroll
Listed by JIM SULLIVAN REALTY