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$309,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,156 Sq. Ft.
  • 5 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Two-story home with multiple garages for sale, Scales Mound, IL 61075. Home at 601 Franklin St., Scales Mound, IL 61075 for sale. There is a lot to see here! Meticulous cared for home offers three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms , an open kitchen, a spacious living room, family room, 4 seasons/sunroom, an entertainment room, ( sellers "Man Cave"), main level laundry along with an ample pantry for food storage. This home has (2)-two-car garages (36'x23' & 37'x23') and a shop(20'x15'). Sellers have done an exceptional job maintaining their home. Seller at one time ran an auto body shop, so there is 220 and 110 power. If this is something you aspire to do, contact the Village of Scales Mound mayor for approval/ permits of the business you want to do. There are a variety of heating sources options throughout the property, that have been implemented in this fantastic property. If you like to burn wood, there is a woodfire boiler that can heat home, and garage, or there is zoned oil-burning furnace, hot water heat baseboard/ radiators , OR if you choose the mini-splits for heat and air conditioning, that is an option as well. There is a surround sound system in the 4-season/sunroom and in the living room will stay. Exterior of home is steel siding. Currently sellers have Mediacom for internet, but there high-speed FIBER OPTICS ran to the rear of the property. Buyer may choose to hook up to that in the future. Home located in Scales Mound school district. Recent updates include: 2020: added detached shop area with electric "Bob's aviator" electric doors on detached shop installed living room carpet, 2021: new wood furnace, 2022: retaining wall, microwave, 2023: downspouts and gutter covers, mini split units, water heater, flooring in kitchen, 2024: installed new blacktop driveway, triple pane picture window in front room, stackable washer/dryer, 2025:dishwasher. Some check this home out as it is in great condition with loads of garage space for the car collector in your life. Room dimensions and Square footages are approximates, aerial views are not survey, but estimated boundary lines.

Full Property Details for 601 Franklin St

General

  • Price: $309,000
  • Taxes: $4,198 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12447310
  • Updated: 2/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 186 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Other

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Total Spaces: 9
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Scales Mound
  • County: Jo Daviess
  • Township: Scales Mound
  • Driving Directions: Take Stagecoach trail to Village of Scales Mound, IL. Then take Main St to the railroad crossing cross them and take the immediate left then you are on Franklin St, the house is on the left 3 homes from corner.

School Information

  • School District: 211
  • Elem School District: 211
  • Midd School District: 211
  • High School District: 211

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None
  • Mgmt. Company: none

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Electric, Oil, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Zoned, Other, Wood

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Shared Well

Structural Information

  • Construction: Steel Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Steel Siding, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,156
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 84 x 156 x 83 x 156

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1920
  • Tax Amount: $4,198
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16001142000000

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Schools serving 601 Franklin St

School District:Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211
NameGradesDistance
Scales Mound Elementary School
210 Main Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075
PK-50.3 mi
Scales Mound Jr High School
210 Main Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075
6-80.3 mi
Scales Mound High School
210 Main Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075
9-120.3 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 601 Franklin St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
2/09/2026
Price Reduced
$309,000
-8.85%
MLS
10/03/2025
Price Reduced
$339,000
-2.87%
MLS
8/18/2025
Listed
$349,000
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Tax History for 601 Franklin St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,198
-7%
$79,901
—
2023
$4,509
17%
$79,901
29%
2022
$3,860
24%
$61,776
8%
2021
$3,124
—
$57,290
13%
2021
$3,124
-2%
$50,902
2%
2020
$3,190
—
$50,051
—
2019
$3,188
1%
$50,051
—
2018
$3,149
1%
$50,051
—
2017
$3,126
1%
$50,046
—
2016
$3,100
—
$50,046
—
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601 Franklin Street, Scales Mound, IL 61075 (MLS# 12447310) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 601 Franklin Street is currently listed for $309,000 and was received on August 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 601 Franklin Street? 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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