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Property Description
Set on a rare double lot totaling nearly four acres, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers endless potential. Inside you'll find a bright living room & dining room, spacious country kitchen with pantry, breakfast bar and newer appliances (2023) including a cooktop and built in oven. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the second floor includes two additional bedrooms and another full bath. An unfinished basement offers room to expand along with a large laundry area with sink. The oversized 1-car attached garage adds everyday convenience. Outside the property features 12 fruit trees, a greenhouse and a 48x72 Morton shop building with a wood burner. The front portion is insulated and can be closed off from the rear storage area, making it perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or additional storage. The home will be resided the week of April 6th. Brand new windows were installed in 2025 and the home also has solar panels. This property is a unique opportunity to enjoy modern updates, tranquility and with the space to make it your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1519 Il Route 251
General
- Price: $360,000
- Taxes: $4,323 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12599309
- Updated: 4/3/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Location
- Area: Steward
- County: Lee
- Township: Reynolds
- Driving Directions: IL-251 between Herman Rd and McGirr Rd
School Information
- School District: 220
- Elem School District: 220
- Midd School District: 220
- High School District: 212
- Elementary School: Steward Elementary School
- Middle School: Steward Elementary School
- High School: Rochelle Township High School
- Private School: Rochelle Township 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
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Full
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
- Square Feet: 1,704
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: 3.0 to 3.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 169370
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $4,323.92
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 17053530000500
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Schools
Schools serving 1519 Il Route 251
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Steward Elementary School PO Box 76, Steward, IL 60553 | K-8 | 4.2 mi |
Rochelle Twp High School 1401 East Flagg Road, Rochelle, IL 61068 | 9-12 | 9.7 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 1519 Il Route 251
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Listed
$360,000
2900%
MLS
10/26/2023
Sold
$12,000
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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 1519 Il Route 251
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,801
16%
$63,181
15%
2021
$3,274
—
$54,940
9%
2021
$3,274
7%
$50,432
8%
2020
$3,051
2%
$46,696
3%
2019
$2,994
8%
$45,336
2%
2018
$2,767
—
$44,377
9%
2018
$2,767
2%
$40,701
3%
2017
$2,718
-3%
$39,515
—
2016
$2,808
-3%
$39,515
—
2015
$2,886
—
$39,515
—
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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1519 Il Route 251, Steward, IL 60553 (MLS# 12599309) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1519 Il Route 251 is currently listed for $360,000 and was received on April 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 1519 Il Route 251? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Steward? You can browse all Steward real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

