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Property Description
Beautiful brick ranch-style home situated on a picturesque 2-acre lot just outside of town. This well-maintained property offers timeless charm and exceptional space both inside and out. The main floor features gorgeous hardwood floors, solid wood doors and trim, and custom stone accent walls that add incredible character. The spacious kitchen includes a huge center island, abundant cabinetry, extensive counter space, and a professional-grade hood perfect for indoor grilling or high-performance cooking. The open-concept main level offers a warm and inviting living room with a stunning stone fireplace, dining area, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a convenient main-floor laundry room. The full basement provides even more living and entertaining space with a large family room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, a generous wet bar, a half bathroom, and two additional finished rooms ideal for an office, hobby room, workout area, or extra storage. Outside, enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the deck off the dining room or follow the unique stone-paved path to a sunken patio area - the perfect spot for a future fire pit or cozy outdoor gatherings. The property also includes a large 2.5-car attached heated garage. This exceptional home offers space, character, and an amazing country setting while still being close to town. A must-see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1245 Il Rt 26
General
- Price: $345,000
- Taxes: $8,762 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12523704
- Updated: 12/2/2025
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink, Double Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Dixon / Nelson
- County: Lee
- Township: South Dixon
- Driving Directions: Travel south on Galena Ave, destination is on your right.
School Information
- School District: 170
- Elem School District: 170
- Midd School District: 170
- High School District: 170
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Doors: Power Door Operator
- Sub-Flooring: Wood
- Square Feet: 1,746
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1965
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2
- Lot Size Range: 2.0 to 2.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 268 x 340
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1965
- Tax Amount: $8,762.22
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18083340000100
Listed by Crawford Realty, LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 1245 Il Rt 26
School District:Dixon Unit School District 170
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Madison School, Dixon, IL 618 Division Street, Dixon, IL 61021 | 4-5 | 4.7 mi |
Washington Elementary School, Dixon, IL 703 East Morgan Street, Dixon, IL 61021 | PK-1 | 6.2 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Dixon, IL 800 4th Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 | 2-3 | 6.4 mi |
Reagan Middle School 620 Division Street, Dixon, IL 61021 | 6-8 | 4.7 mi |
Dixon High School 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 | 9-12 | 5.8 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 1245 Il Rt 26
Date
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Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Listed
$345,000
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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.
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1245 Il Rt 26, Dixon, IL 61021 (MLS# 12523704) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1245 Il Rt 26 is currently listed for $345,000 and was received on November 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 1245 Il Rt 26? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dixon? You can browse all Dixon real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

