?The Observer’s Sanctuary: A Fortress in the Upper Mississippi Valley
?Offered at $420000 | Fully Furnished & Turn-Key
?The Architecture of the View
?This home is designed to immerse you in the landscape from every angle.
?The Triple-Side Deck: Spacious decking wraps around three sides of the home, providing endless space for outdoor lounging and 270-degree perspectives of the valley.
?The Master Sanctuary: The master bedroom features its own private second-story deck, specifically situated to provide the grandest, most unobstructed views of the Mississippi River.
?Unmatched Resilience & Utility
?Beyond the "flood-resilant" design of the living space, this property is built for total independence:
?The Foundation: Living quarters are perched atop substantial, reinforced garages.
?The Flood Bridge: A dedicated bridge ensures constant access, even when the river rises.
?Backup Power: A full backup generator system is integrated into the home, ensuring that even when the elements act up, your comfort and security are never interrupted.
?The Boathouse: A separate, dedicated boathouse provides secure storage for your vessel, keeping your river access separate from your main vehicle storage and living structures.
?The Natural Experience
?The bird-watching here is paramount. You are guaranteed to see every species native to the region. Having lived here through many floods, we have found that the home doesn't just survive the water—it allows you to enjoy it as a peaceful, unique transformation of your surroundings.
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For sale by owner
$420,000
14839 Vans Rd, Fulton, IL 61252
3beds
2,000sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1978
0.84 Acres Lot
$292,100 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
It is more than a home it is visual adventure!!
- 3 days |
- 175 |
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Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 368-1033
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Basement: Basement (not specified)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0719226010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Fulton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,692
- Annual tax amount: $4,526
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
Estimated market value
$292,100
$269,000 - $315,000
$1,744/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+51.1%$210/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2021 | Sold | $278,000-7%$139/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Pending sale | $299,000$150/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/24/2021 | Price change | $299,000-6.7%$150/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $320,500$160/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,526 +7% | $62,692 +8% |
| 2023 | $4,229 +6.2% | $58,043 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $3,981 +32.5% | $53,051 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $3,005 -10.9% | $50,415 -8.1% |
| 2020 | $3,373 -11.9% | $54,886 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $3,828 +1.6% | $55,357 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $3,767 +3.8% | $54,603 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $3,629 +7.6% | $52,062 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $3,372 +6.7% | $48,413 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $3,160 +2.8% | $47,173 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $3,075 -2.7% | $45,687 -3.2% |
| 2013 | $3,160 +768.4% | $47,173 |
| 2012 | $364 -90% | $47,173 -13.7% |
| 2011 | $3,651 +2.6% | $54,642 +2.4% |
| 2010 | $3,557 +4.8% | $53,336 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $3,394 +14.8% | $50,995 +3.4% |
| 2008 | $2,957 +6.1% | $49,306 +18% |
| 2007 | $2,786 | $41,796 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $39,806 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,815/mo
Principal & interest
$2069
Property taxes
$746
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Fulton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.3 mi
- 3/10River Bend Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 8/10Fulton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
Local experts in 61252
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- Whiteside County
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