WELCOME TO THIS 1900 SQ FT BRICK AND FRAME RANCH HOME SITTING ON 1.3 ACRES WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, SURROUNDED BY CORN FIELDS, AND GOOD COUNTRY LIVING.THE VERY SPACIOUS ENTRY GREETS YOU. THERE IS NEWER VINYL PLANK FLOORING AND NEW WHITE TRIM THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE HOME.THE HALL BATH HAS DOUBLE VANITY SINKS, TILED FLOOR AND TILED SHOWER. THE HUGE COUNTRY STYLE KITCHEN WILL BE A HIT. STAINLESS STEEL FRIDGE, NEWER DISHWASHER, OAK CABINETS WITH STAINLESS HARDWARE, BEVELLED COUNTERTOPS, CUTE BREAKFAST BAR AND LOTS OF LARGE WINDOWS BRING IN THE NATURAL SUNLIGHT.A WALL WAS REMOVED TO MAKE THIS GREAT SPACE FOR GATHERING. OFF THE KITCHEN IS A NICE FRONT PORCH FOR ENJOYING THE WARMER MONTHS. THE FAMILY ROOM IS LARGE, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND NEWER RECESSED LIGHTING. THERE ARE 3 FAMILY SIZE BEDROOMS. THE LARGER BR HAS DOUBLE CLOSETS AND NEW CEILING FAN. THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS WITH ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS AND NEWER CEILING FANS.THE HALL BATH HAS BEEN UPGRADED WITH A GLASS SHOWER, VANITY WITH QUARTZ COUNTERTOP, THERE IS A WHIRLPOOL TUB AND NEWER FLOORING. THE HANDY SIDE DOOR IS GREAT FOR LETTING THE KIDS AND PETS HANG OUT IN THE FENCED IN YARD. THERE ARE HALL CLOSETS FOR COATS AND LINENS. THE YARD IS GREAT, LOTS OF SUN FOR A HUGE GARDEN. THERE IS A 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE WITH NEW DOOR AND NEW OPENER. THE BASEMENT HAS LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE. THERE IS A REC ROOM AND LAUNDRY AREA. LOTS OF IMPROVEMENTS AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THERE ARE STILL SOME PROJECTS TO BE DONE. COME AND ENJOY SMALL TOWN LIVING.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (11/25)
$259,900
5553 N Mulford Rd, Monroe Center, IL 61052
3beds
2,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
1.38 Acres Lot
$259,400 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced in yardHandy side doorHuge country style kitchenStainless steel fridgeVery spacious entrySurrounded by corn fieldsCute breakfast bar
- 57 days |
- 1,293 |
- 84 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 06:42am
Listed by:
Debbie Rheingans 815-540-8778,
Dickerson & Nieman
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506391
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.12
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 155.4
- Dimensions: 14 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 135.89
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 527.8
- Dimensions: 29 x 18.2
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 445.2
- Dimensions: 28 x 15.9
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Great Room
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Features: County Taxes
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1222100008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Monroe Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,206
- Annual tax amount: $5,431
- Price range: $259.9K - $259.9K
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$259,400
$246,000 - $272,000
$1,591/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $259,900-3.7%$124/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$129/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900+84.3%$133/sqft |
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| 11/22/2019 | Sold | $151,900-7.1%$72/sqft |
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| 10/15/2019 | Pending sale | $163,500$78/sqft |
Source: DICKERSON & NIEMAN #201905543 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 +11% | $65,402 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $4,503 +6.5% | $59,843 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $4,227 +4.4% | $55,668 +4.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,805/mo
Principal & interest
$1274
Property taxes
$440
Home insurance
$91
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61052
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Monroe Center Grade SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Meridian Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.5 mi
- 9/10Stillman Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Elementary
- Middle: Meridian Jr High
- High: Stillman Valley High
- District: Meridian 223
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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