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$1,375,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,971 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 7 days ago
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Beautiful in every season and at every hour?from sunrise to sunset?and the night skies are filled with stars. This 71-acre property offers a blend of natural beauty, recreation,& opportunity. Approximately 40A of established prairie, 20A of woods, and 10A of farmable land. The five-bedroom home welcomes with warmth and light. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry. Just off the kitchen is a pocket office and a screened porch extends the kitchen into a three-season living space. The living room boasts built-in bookshelves and a cozy gas fireplace. Also on the main floor are a formal dining room or entry area, a laundry room, powder room, and a mudroom. The upper level has 2 full baths, and an en-suite bedroom. The lower level offers two bonus rooms. Outside lies a 4,200-square-foot barn and land with two ponds and natural springs, all protected by a conservation easement. 10A is a farmable, building envelope. A CRP contract exists on the prairie ground.

Full Property Details for 4989 N Ford Rd

General

  • Price: $1,375,000
  • Taxes: $9,850 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Wirex_South_Central_Wisconsin_MLS_Corporation_SCW
  • MLS ID: 2019891
  • Updated: 4/3/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Master Bedroom Bath

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bedroom: 13 x 13, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: 13 x 9, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: 14 x 14, Upper
  • Bedroom 4: 6 x 16, Upper
  • Bedroom 5: 10 x 10, Upper

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 16 x 23, Main
  • Family Room: 16 x 21, Lower
  • Kitchen: 21 x 16, Main
  • Dining Room: 19 x 15, Main
  • Office/Den/Study: 5 x 6, Main
  • Other Room 2: Mud Room

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached

Location

  • Municipality: Scales Mound
  • County: Jo Daviess
  • Driving Directions: East on Stage Coach Trail, North on Ford Road.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Not Assigned
  • Middle School: Not Assigned
  • High School: Not Assigned

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Fuel: LP Gas
  • Heating/Cooling: Central Air Conditioning

Utilities

  • Water/Sewer: Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Description/Design: 2 Stories
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Finished
  • Square Feet: 3,971
  • Square Feet Range: 3501 to 5000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Year Built: 1940

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Zoning: AG

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $9,850
  • Tax Year: 2024

Listed by Jim Sullivan Realty, Inc.

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Schools serving 4989 N Ford Rd

School District:Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211
NameGradesDistance
Scales Mound Elementary School
210 Main Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075
PK-54 mi
Scales Mound Jr High School
210 Main Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075
6-84 mi
Scales Mound High School
210 Main Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075
9-124 mi
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Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Listed
$1,375,000
5188.46%
MLS
7/06/2005
Sold
$26,000
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Tax History for 4989 N Ford Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,909
38%
$174,254
48%
2023
$6,454
—
$117,733
34%
2022
$6,454
24%
$88,161
8%
2021
$5,189
—
$81,784
1%
2021
$5,189
-1%
$81,191
2%
2020
$5,259
2%
$79,781
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2019
$5,149
2%
$79,711
—
2018
$5,046
1%
$79,654
—
2017
$5,007
2%
$79,598
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2016
$4,932
—
$79,547
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4989 N Ford Road, Scales Mound, IL 61075 (MLS# 2019891) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4989 N Ford Road is currently listed for $1,375,000 and was received on April 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 4989 N Ford Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Scales Mound? You can browse all Scales Mound real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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