$1,375,000

4989 N Ford Road, Scales Mound, IL 61075

  • 5 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 3,971 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1940
  • Property Lot Size Icon71.14acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $346/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 23 hours ago

Property Description

Beautiful in every season and at every hour?from sunrise to sunset?and the night skies are filled with stars. This 71-acre property offers a blend of natural beauty, recreation,& opportunity. Approximately 40A of established prairie, 20A of woods, and 10A of farmable land. The five-bedroom home welcomes with warmth and light. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry. Just off the kitchen is a pocket office and a screened porch extends the kitchen into a three-season living space. The living room boasts built-in bookshelves and a cozy gas fireplace. Also on the main floor are a formal dining room or entry area, a laundry room, powder room, and a mudroom. The upper level has 2 full baths, and an en-suite bedroom. The lower level offers two bonus rooms. Outside lies a 4,200-square-foot barn and land with two ponds and natural springs, all protected by a conservation easement. 10A is a farmable, building envelope. A CRP contract exists on the prairie ground.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
April 4, 2026 at 4:47PM
Listing Office:
Jim Sullivan Realty, Inc. : 8159479040
Listing Agent:
Jim Sullivan : 8159479040
MLS ID:
714980899100
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Master Bath: Master Bedroom Bath: FullMaster Bedroom Bath
  • Basement: FullFinished
  • A/C: Central Air
  • General: Vinyl
  • Style: Colonial
  • General: 2 Story
  • Originating MLS: WIREX_SCW
  • School District: Unknown
  • County: JO DAVIESS
  • Zoning: AG0800006524
  • Sewer: Well
  • Source: WIREX_SCW

This listing courtesy of Jim Sullivan , Jim Sullivan Realty, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

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Scales Mound Elementary School

210 Main St, Scales Mound, IL, 61075

Grades PK-5

3.97 miles away

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Scales Mound Jr High School

210 Main St, Scales Mound, IL, 61075

Grades 6-8

3.97 miles away

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Scales Mound High School

210 Main St, Scales Mound, IL, 61075

Grades 9-12

3.97 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.