Charming 40-Acre Farmette with Updated Earth-Sheltered Ranch Home Discover the perfect blend of country charm and modern comfort on this stunning 40-acre parcel. 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 that can house 10+ horses that has electric & water, and a 15 acres of fenced pasture perfect for horses or other animals. Newly seeded landscaping. Most of the acreage is currently farmed, offering income potential or the space to create your dream rural lifestyle. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready home on picturesque acreage-don't miss out! Seller financing is available!
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$839,900
1406 Busse Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
3beds
2,625sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
40 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Small pondCozy double-sided wood-burning fireplaceOpen farmlandPicturesque acreageFenced yardNewly seeded landscapingPanoramic views
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 25, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Ben Broughton 815-568-9000,
RE/MAX Connections II
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12399300

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Other), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 684 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 442 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,625 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Asphalt, Gravel, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Dimensions: 441X2610X660X1032
- Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees, Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0625300008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
- Major remodel year: 2025
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Marengo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $399,507
- Annual tax amount: $7,901
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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