Rare find! This inviting home offers a peaceful, wooded, and surreal setting with plenty of privacy and only 5 miles outside of Silvis, IL. Enjoy the outdoors in a personal holler, zoned agriculture (livestock and hunting) on a 6+ acre property. This homestead was built in 1852, the home, barn, silo, and shed are original. Many improvements have been made throughout the years. Due to the age the owner’s received a passing termite inspection December 2025. Brick 2 story home, 2,072 sqft, comes with a lot of history and charm. This home was a part of the network of safe houses for the Underground Railroad (per seller) and a portion of the tunnel is still open! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, den, dining room, and open concept kitchen. Private well with softening system and septic Multi-Flo Aerobic Treatment system. Great storage and closet space, mudroom, and basement. Recent updates include opening kitchen to main living space, woodburning fireplace insert with chimney liner and blower. Driveway extended to the back patio with new retaining block wall. 2025 new carpet upstairs, bath w/ surround, and some new windows installed 2025. A 30’x40’ pole barn, built in 2020, serves as a garage/workshop, with a wood burning stove, and lofted storage area. This magical property has the character you are looking for, just waiting for its new owners to make it their own. To be sold as is “AS IS” for sale by owner.
For sale by owner
$325,000
20915 Friedens Rd, Port Byron, IL 61275
3beds
2,072sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1852
6 Acres Lot
$241,400 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large out building
What the owner loves about this home
The warm home, the land, the bonfires, the stars, and the neighbors.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (309) 798-4949
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,072 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0913300007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1852
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Port Byron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $261,246
- Annual tax amount: $6,464
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
Estimated market value
$241,400
$200,000 - $282,000
$1,677/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+98.8%$157/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2018 | Sold | $163,500-9.1%$79/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/15/2018 | Pending sale | $179,900$87/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Inc. of Iowa & Illinois - Mel Foster Co. I-74 #4194707 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2018 | Price change | $179,900-2.7%$87/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Inc. of Iowa & Illinois - Mel Foster Co. I-74 #4194707 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $184,900$89/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. I74 #4194707 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,464 +10.5% | $87,082 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $5,848 +11.6% | $81,614 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $5,240 +2.2% | $72,322 +4.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,333/mo
Principal & interest
$1566
Property taxes
$653
Home insurance
$114
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61275
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10George O Barr SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 5/10Silvis Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 3/10United Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: United Township
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





