A Rare Investment Find – Renovated Historic Schoolhouse
You don’t come across something like this every day. Looking for something you won’t find on every block? This old schoolhouse is almost through a full transformation into three distinct living spaces—and it’s waiting for its next owner with a vision to finish the job. The heavy lifting is done: it’s been stripped to the studs, rebuilt, and capped with a new roof.
Two apartments are move-in ready, and the third—a huge upstairs unit—just needs the final touches, or can be made into (2) Apartments upstairs for more rental income potential.
Pricing & Information
Cash Buyers Bring Your Offers!!
The seller’s motivated and is asking $275,000 “as-is,” but will consider reasonable offers. Owner financing is on the table: $175K down, up to 5 years to pay—no prepayment penalty, so you can pay it off early if you want. Trades are also welcome; RVs, boats, land, cars, or trucks could go toward the purchase price.
Location of Property
350 County Line Rd, Lee, IL 60530. Rental demand in this area is strong, and multi-unit options are limited. This pocket of Lee is starved for multi-unit rentals, and demand is super steady. Lee straddles DeKalb and Lee counties. You’re close to Rochelle, Dekalb, and a quick 10-minute drive to Shabbona Lake State Park.
Unit Breakdown
Unit-1 (Ready to Go)
A 1,100 sq ft apartment with one bedroom, a generous living/dining space, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, and a roomy bedroom. Brand new furnace and water heater, plus separate gas and electric meters. New Carpet hasn’t been installed yet.
Unit-2 (Ready to Go)
A 1,100 sq ft apartment offering one bedroom, a den, kitchen, family/living room, dining area, laundry room, and bath. Like Unit 1, it’s equipped with new mechanicals and dedicated utility meters. New Carpet hasn’t been installed yet.
Unit-3 (Almost There)
Upstairs you’ll find a massive 4,000+ square foot apartment with four bedrooms—including a master suite with its own sitting area and bath. Almost finished—mostly needs some drywall and bathroom work to cross the finish line.
Potential Fourth Unit:
Turn Unit 3 into two separate apartments by adding a wall and a small kitchen, boosting your rental income even more.
Gym & Extras
The school gym is still intact—a full basketball court, bleachers, locker rooms, plus a basement and storm shelter. Electrical upgrades and ceiling repairs are underway, and it just needs a solid cleaning.
Why This Deal Stands Out
Properties like this—flexible, partially finished, and full of upside—rarely come up for sale. Strong rental demand in Lee, IL, and very few multi-unit options make this a compelling play, whether you’re looking for cash flow or a live/work setup.
What’s Left to Tackle?
The upstairs apartment needs drywall, insulation in the living room, dining, and master bedroom/sitting areas, along with the master bath needs to be finished. You could refinish the original hardwood floors or lay new carpet.
Zoning
Multi-Tenant Residential Zoning—so you can rent or occupy multiple units as you see fit.
Owner Financing
Flexible terms: $175K down, competitive rates, up to 5 years to pay, and no penalty if you pay it off early.
Rental Income Potential
The Rental income could bring in $4,500-$5,000 per month.
Comparable Sales
Renovated schoolhouses don’t come up often, but here are some recent sales for context:
If you want an investment that breaks the mold—something with character, strong income, and room to add your own spin—this is the one to check out.
Pending
$275,000
350 County Line Rd, Lee, IL 60530
8beds
12,000sqft
Est.:
MultiFamily
Built in 1936
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$23/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 128 days |
- 35 |
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Listed by:
Property Owner (815) 766-1444
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 12,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1306376025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $23/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,493
- Annual tax amount: $6,390
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,688/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$23/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $275,000-6.8%$23/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+195%$25/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2021 | Sold | $100,000+400%$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2015 | Sold | $20,000-31%$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,390 +2.2% | $83,831 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $6,252 +1.7% | $77,744 +3.1% |
| 2022 | $6,149 +1.2% | $75,385 +6.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,973/mo
Principal & interest
$1348
Property taxes
$529
Home insurance
$96
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Shabbona Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.8 mi
- 3/10Indian Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 8.9 mi
- 7/10Indian Creek High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 425
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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