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$200,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,576 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 9 days ago
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Half acre lot! Solid brick ranch offers comfort, flexibility, and a touch of country charm. With 1,556 finished sq ft on the main level and an additional 1,020 finished sq ft in the lower level, there's room to spread out and enjoy every season. The main floor features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 2 half baths. The finished lower level expands your living options with a kitchenette and generous living space-ideal for in-law quarters, guest accommodations, or extended entertaining. A heated 2 car detached garage provides year round convenience, complemented by an oversized attached storage shed perfect for tools, hobbies, or equipment. Roof 2022, gutters 2023, C/A 2020, furnace rebuilt 2020. Outdoor living shines here: a rear deck for relaxing or grilling, plus a yard filled with established plantings including 2 producing grapevines, 2 peach trees, an apple tree, rhubarb, and 2 blueberry bushes. With unique features and flexible living options, this home is enriched by its small town Dakota setting, where rural charm, open space, and a strong sense of community come together to create an inviting place to settle in.

Full Property Details for 340 W Shaffer St

General

  • Sold For: $200,000
  • Taxes: $4,010 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12621661
  • Added to Site: 42 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Water Softener

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Sump Pump

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 8
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: Dakota
  • County: Stephenson
  • Driving Directions: Take Auburn St & Kilburn Ave to Trask Bridge Rd & N Fawver Rd, turn right onto Church St then again onto W Shaffer.

School Information

  • School District: 201
  • Midd School District: 201
  • Elementary School: Dakota Elementary School
  • Middle School: Dakota Jr Sr High School
  • High School: Dakota Jr Sr High School
  • Private School: Dakota Jr Sr High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Window Treatments
  • Square Feet: 2,576
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 201

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1974
  • Tax Amount: $4,010
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 14092537800900

Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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— 340 W Shaffer St —

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Schools serving 340 W Shaffer St

School District:Dakota Community Unit School District 201
NameGradesDistance
Dakota Elementary School
400 Campus Drive, Dakota, IL 61018
PK-60.3 mi
Dakota Jr Sr High School
300 Campus Drive, Dakota, IL 61018
7-120.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 340 W Shaffer St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Sold
$200,000
—
MLS
4/17/2026
Listed
$200,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

340 W Shaffer Street, Dakota, IL 61018 (MLS# 12621661) is a Single Family property that was sold at $200,000 on May 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 340 W Shaffer Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dakota? You can browse all Dakota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.