Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/27/2026
Listed
$235,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome Home to Country Living at Its Finest. This charming Cape Cod style residence offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and practical functionality, nestled on nearly three sprawling acres of agriculturally zoned land. If you've ever dreamed of keeping horses while enjoying the peaceful rhythm of country life, your search ends here. Three-bedroom, one-bathroom home that embraces you with warmth and character. The classic Cape Cod architecture provides timeless appeal, plus endless possibilities for hobby farming, gardening, or simply savoring wide-open spaces. The impressive pole building featuring a fourteen-foot door can easily accommodate large trucks, motorhomes, or farming equipment. Whether you're storing recreational vehicles or establishing a workshop, this space has you covered.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 525 Church St
General
- Price: $235,000
- Taxes: $5,386 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12547212
- Updated: Today (2/27/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: German Valley
- County: Stephenson
- Township: Ridott
- Driving Directions: BUS 20 WEST TO ROCK CITY ROAD, SOUTH TO GERMAN VALLEY ROAD
School Information
- School District: 221
- Elem School District: 221
- Midd School District: 221
- High School District: 221
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,751
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1941
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.98
- Lot Size Range: 2.0 to 2.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 248.14 x 248.14 x 522.82 x 522.82
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1941
- Tax Amount: $5,386.22
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5203220100600
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Schools
Schools serving 525 Church St
School District:Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
German Valley Grade School PO Box 74, German Valley, IL 61039 | PK-K | 0.5 mi |
Forreston Grade School PO Box 665, Forreston, IL 61030 | 1-5 | 7.9 mi |
Forreston Jr/Sr High School PO Box 665, Forreston, IL 61030 | 6-12 | 7.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 525 Church St
Tax History
Tax History for 525 Church St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,386
8%
$56,034
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2023
$4,969
—
$56,034
8%
2022
$4,954
15%
$51,917
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2021
$4,314
6%
$51,917
3%
2020
$4,077
1%
$50,555
2%
2019
$4,047
2%
$49,564
3%
2018
$3,968
1%
$48,238
2%
2017
$3,918
-2%
$47,115
2%
2016
$3,994
1%
$46,165
1%
2015
$3,946
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$45,483
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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525 Church Street, German Valley, IL 61039 (MLS# 12547212) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 525 Church Street is currently listed for $235,000 and was received on February 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 525 Church Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in German Valley? You can browse all German Valley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.