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Property Description
CALLING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY 5:00PM MONDAY 6/15. Fabulous Farmette Find! Easy living single level home, 2 story barn with electric, large greenhouse and a 23x30' garage await on a 13.665 acres zoned "Farm" in unincorporated Campton Hills. This charming homestead is a welcome retreat from the hustle & bustle of life in the fast lane! From the minute you turn in to the driveway, peace is prevalent and you enter into life in the slow lane. A few of the highlights: Spacious great room & dining area with high ceilings easily accommodate celebrations with lots of friends and family. There are 2 large bedrooms, ideal for overnite friends, children and/or grand children. Thoughtful custom features abound: 1st floor laundry, 4' wide hallway; pine & hardwood floors throughout; full basement plumbed for 3rd bath also offers a separate oversized tool/hobby room. Outdoor amenities:2 story barn with electric; heated 3+ car (20'x33') newer garage; a spacious green house with water and electric is off the back of the house & patio. Additional info: the original owners planted hundreds of pine trees along the perimeter of the property starting in the 1980's.Today they offer privacy and cleaner air. The land was also used for orchards and certified organic farming. The "Farm" Zoning allows horses, crops or animal production, farm stand, green house/nursery. Come find serenity and elbow room in this one of a kind offering! See it today! Note: Garage heater as-is( propane not hooked up to it.) SEE "Additional Information" for info re HVAC, Zoning, Appliance/roof age.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 43W870 McDonald Rd
General
- Price: $700,000
- Taxes: $2,904 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12640791
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Workshop
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Great Room, Wood-Burning Stove, Free Standing
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Oven, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink, Garden Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Breezeway, Other
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Plato
- Driving Directions: Rt 47 South of Plato Rd to McDonald Rd, West to driveway. PLEASE drive all the way in to the house front-- 2/10 of a mile past the ranch home and 2 story home on the road where the for sale is located.
School Information
- School District: 301
- Elem School District: 301
- Midd School District: 301
- High School District: 301
- Elementary School: Lily Lake Grade School
- Middle School: Prairie Knolls Middle School
- High School: Central High School
- Private School: Central High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Farmette Charming Ranch with Barn
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Drapes, Aluminum Frames, Bay Window(s), Blinds, Storm Window(s), Greenhouse Windows, Some Wood Windows
- Doors: 6 Panel Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,172
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1987
Manufactured Home
- Model: Farmette Charming Ranch with Barn
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop, Barn(s), Greenhouse
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 13.665
- Lot Size Range: 10 or More Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 1353 x 414 x 1339 x 344 x 849
- Lot Features: Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Level
- Potential Use: Horses
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1987
- Tax Amount: $2,904
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 532100008
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Schools
Schools serving 43W870 McDonald Rd
School District:Central Community Unit School District 301
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lily Lake Grade School 5N720 IL Route 47, Maple Park, IL 60151 | K-5 | 2.8 mi |
Central Middle School, Burlington, IL PO Box 397, Burlington, IL 60109 | 8- | 2 mi |
Prairie Knolls Middle School 225 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124 | 6-7 | 5.7 mi |
Central High School, Burlington, IL PO Box 68, Burlington, IL 60109 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 43W870 McDonald Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,343
-6%
$115,075
10%
2023
$3,567
-52%
$104,596
7%
2022
$7,502
79%
$98,204
7%
2021
$4,199
—
$91,811
2%
2021
$4,199
-3%
$90,192
1%
2019
$4,308
—
$89,033
5%
2017
$4,326
-8%
$85,075
2%
2016
$4,697
10%
$83,167
-5%
2018
$4,281
-13%
$87,141
3%
2015
$4,895
-3%
$84,871
—
2014
$5,048
2%
$84,839
-2%
2013
$4,959
—
$86,161
—
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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43W870 McDonald Road, Elgin, IL 60124 (MLS# 12640791) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 43W870 McDonald Road is currently listed for $700,000 and was received on June 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 43W870 McDonald Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

