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$365,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,042 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Secluded 1.21 acre lot with fully wooded perimeter that provides a natural privacy buffer on all sides, completely screening the home from view, as well as offering shaded energy efficiency. Custom story-and-a-half with a private upper-level master suite, featuring a windowed treetop overlook. Skylight in master bath with large whirlpool tub. Living room that opens up into a soaring 2 story wall of windows. Newer hardwood flooring on main floor. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen with skylight. 16.3' x 15' covered, screened porch off back of kitchen overlooking serene wooded landscape, and connected by stairs to large, lower level deck. Exposed walkout basement with full-sized windows and patio door, and cozy wood-burning fireplace. Finished basement features 4th bedroom, 3rd full bathroom, family room, rec room, and storage. Attached 3 stall garage insulated, heated, and includes 220V electric service, as well as 120V electric service in detached 16' x 16' storage garage. Winding driveway to attached 3 stall garage also connected to detached storage garage by stamped concrete sidewalk and apron. Standard septic system just pumped and inspected. Close to amenities and easy access to I-90/39. Property adjacent to paved trail system.

Full Property Details for 5538 Mc Donald Rd

General

  • Price: $365,000
  • Taxes: $3,208 (2025)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12684102
  • Updated: 7/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, W
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Roscoe
  • County: Winnebago
  • Township: Roscoe
  • Driving Directions: NORTH 2ND ST (251 N) E ON MCDONALD RD.

School Information

  • School District: 122
  • Elem School District: 122
  • Midd School District: 122
  • High School District: 122

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Gas
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Contemporary, Traditional
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Traditional
  • Construction: Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,042
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1987

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.21
  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 172 x 174 x 391 x 299
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1987
  • Tax Amount: $3,208
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: Home Warranty
  • Property ID: 804402017

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Schools serving 5538 Mc Donald Rd

School District:Harlem Unit School District 122
NameGradesDistance
Ralston Elementary School
710 Ralston Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
1-63 mi
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
PK-K4.8 mi
Harlem Middle School
735 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL 61111
7-85.9 mi
Harlem High School
9229 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
9-123.3 mi
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Price
Change
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6/25/2026
Listed
$365,000
82.5%
MLS
6/13/2016
Sold
$200,000
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Tax History for 5538 Mc Donald Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,008
5%
$76,786
13%
2023
$5,707
100%
$68,193
10%
2022
-100%
$62,197
8%
2021
$5,271
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$57,847
5%
2021
$5,271
6%
$55,103
4%
2019
$4,969
-4%
$52,780
6%
2017
$5,186
2%
$49,649
2%
2016
$5,096
-4%
$48,661
-5%
2018
$5,281
4%
$51,049
7%
2015
$5,057
-2%
$47,810
-3%
2014
$5,180
1%
$49,073
-4%
2013
$5,138
1%
$51,150
-6%
2012
$5,065
—
$54,247
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