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Property Description
This unique 39 acre property is conveniently located at the SWC of Route 173 & Shields Road between Harvard & Alden, IL., approximately 15 minutes from Lake Geneva, WI and the Metra train station in Harvard. Whether you are looking for a base of operations for your business, or a buildable parcel to build your dream home, look no further as this property has it all. Up the long paved gated drive secluded in the mature pines you will find the property is already improved with three well-crafted Morton Buildings that total approximately 17,535 sf, which further makes the opportunities endless with this property. The existing buildings have been well-maintained and built-out/improved with climate-controlled living, office, gathering space, climate-controlled shop space with a 12,000lb car lift, a bathroom, floor drain and multiple overhead doors. The third building is a cold storage building with concrete floors and three sliding doors. This property also features approximately 26 tillable acres of income producing farmland currently seeded in Alfalfa. There is access to the property from both Rt 173 and Shields Road. This unique property affords the new owner many opportunities for a rural, weekend family retreat, landscaping business or a location for a primary country estate.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 17905 Il Route 173
General
- Price: $1,775,000
- Taxes: $6,827 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12556248
- Updated: 6/26/2026
- Added to Site: 137 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Parking Features: Asphalt
Location
- Area: Chemung / Harvard / Lawrence
- County: McHenry
- Township: Alden
- Driving Directions: Route 173 just before Shields Rd.
School Information
- School District: 50
- Elem School District: 50
- Midd School District: 50
- High School District: 50
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Partial
- Heating Type: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Onsite: Electricity to Site
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 39.2
- Current Bldg. Use: Agricultural
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Bldg/s No House, Metal Building(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 39.2
- Lot Size Range: 25.0 to 99.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 1112 x 1469 x 1310 x 369 x 198 x 1100
- Frontage: State Road
- Frontage Feet: 2581
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Land Use: Yes
- Potential Use: Agricultural, Single Family
- Zoning: AGRIC
- Lot Description: Horses Allowed, Tillable
Farm Information
- Farm: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,827.32
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 228100012
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Schools
Schools serving 17905 Il Route 173
School District:Harvard Community Unit School District 50
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Elementary School, Harvard, IL 1200 North Jefferson Street, Harvard, IL 60033 | 4-5 | 3.3 mi |
Crosby Elementary School 401 Hereley Drive, Harvard, IL 60033 | K-3 | 4.6 mi |
Harvard Jr High School 1301 Garfield Road, Harvard, IL 60033 | 6-8 | 3 mi |
Harvard High School 1103 North Jefferson Street, Harvard, IL 60033 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 17905 Il Route 173
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/26/2026
Price Reduced
$1,775,000
-4.05%
MLS
2/12/2026
Listed
$1,850,000
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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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