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Property Description
Charming 10-Acre Farmette with Updated Earth-Sheltered Ranch Home. Nestled down a beautiful tree-lined drive, this earth-sheltered ranch home offers panoramic views, open farmland, and endless possibilities for recreation or hobby farming. Step inside to find a host of recent updates, including new vinyl plank flooring throughout, new painted kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The home features a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, a loft area, and a cozy double-sided wood-burning fireplace that also warms the living room. Enjoy meals in the dedicated dining room or relax in the bright sunroom just off the dining area. With 3 bedrooms and 2.1 updated baths-including a master suite with a private bath and large walk-in closet-this home is both functional and inviting. Additional updates include new trim, doors, lighting, a newer roof, and furnace. The large laundry room off the kitchen adds convenience. The property also includes a 2-car attached garage and an additional detached garage, a fenced yard, small pond, a concrete horse stable for your horses that has electric & water, and a 5 acres of fenced pasture perfect for horses or other animals. Newly seeded landscaping. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready home on picturesque acreage-don't miss out!Seller will need to split from a larger parcel. Additional acreage is available.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1406 Busse Rd
General
- Price: $509,000
- Taxes: $7,901 (2022)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12399300
- Updated: 12/2/2025
- Added to Site: 211 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 12
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off-Street, Garage
Location
- Area: Harmony / Marengo
- County: McHenry
- Township: Dunham
- Driving Directions: Drive north on IL 23 and turn right on Busse rd. Continue north at the Stop sign for a half mile. Filed is on the east side of the road just passed the large tree line.
School Information
- School District: 50
- Elem School District: 50
- Midd School District: 50
- High School District: 50
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: RANCH
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,625
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1982
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Manufactured Home
- Model: RANCH
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 10
- Lot Size Range: 10 or More Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 441 x 2610 x 660 x 1032
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees, Pasture
- Potential Use: Horses
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Pond
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1982
- Tax Amount: $7,901.72
- Tax Year: 2022
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 625300008
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Schools
Schools serving 1406 Busse Rd
School District:Harvard Community Unit School District 50
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crosby Elementary School 401 Hereley Drive, Harvard, IL 60033 | K-3 | 3.8 mi |
Jefferson Elementary School, Harvard, IL 1200 North Jefferson Street, Harvard, IL 60033 | 4-5 | 5.6 mi |
Harvard Jr High School 1301 Garfield Road, Harvard, IL 60033 | 6-8 | 5.7 mi |
Harvard High School 1103 North Jefferson Street, Harvard, IL 60033 | 9-12 | 5.5 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 1406 Busse Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/15/2025
Price Reduced
$509,000
-4.84%
MLS
10/20/2025
Price Reduced
$534,900
-0.93%
MLS
10/15/2025
Price Increased
$539,900
8%
MLS
10/07/2025
Price Reduced
$499,900
-36.71%
MLS
9/22/2025
Price Reduced
$789,900
-1.25%
MLS
8/24/2025
Price Reduced
$799,900
-3.03%
MLS
7/31/2025
Price Reduced
$824,900
-1.79%
MLS
6/20/2025
Listed
$839,900
22.61%
MLS
9/03/2024
Sold
$685,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1406 Busse Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,376
1%
$144,748
9%
2023
$10,295
100%
$133,169
35%
2022
-100%
$98,604
7%
2021
$7,651
—
$92,544
6%
2021
$7,651
5%
$87,469
4%
2019
$7,279
—
$84,020
12%
2017
$7,253
—
$74,861
2%
2016
$7,249
-4%
$73,273
-12%
2018
$7,523
8%
$82,961
23%
2015
$6,984
—
$67,380
1%
2014
$6,985
3%
$66,822
-3%
2013
$6,807
2%
$68,613
-5%
2012
$6,683
—
$72,430
—
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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1406 Busse Road, Marengo, IL 60152 (MLS# 12399300) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1406 Busse Road is currently listed for $509,000 and was received on June 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 1406 Busse Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Marengo? You can browse all Marengo real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

