Such a wonderful country setting, we have here! Seller was in the mix of completing finishing touches, to this unique property, when his time on earth was unfortunately cut short. Here's your opportunity to own a piece of history in Jo Daviess County: The (former) Pleasant Valley Store! It has since been transformed into a wonderful 5-6 bedroom (finishing supplies/fixtures to stay with) home, with over 4,000 sq ft of living space. Gorgeous hickory flooring, beautiful kitchen cabinetry. Main floor laundry room with ample storage. Floor plan has been laid out, for potential B & B; 'plumbed for a 4th full bath. Well built & sturdy, this old girl's complimented with 60' x 120' steel, shop building! Shop contains: 4' x 8" concrete walls on extra wide footings. Floor is 6" thick, 6 bag mix, with rebar 24" O.C.; long gutter & grid drains at N & S doors. 2 x 6 stud walls, 24" O.C. 2 x 4 girts, 24" O.C. Trusses are 48" O.C. 4 - 16'w x 14'h O.H. doors, all with openers & remotes & 5 - walk thru doors. Car hoist/lift included. Also, 2 - 220 Amp electric panels, 1 on each side of shop. 3 phase available at pole. 4" floor area, for building 2nd floor apartment. Plumbed & ready for you to finish construction of heated shop area (remaining supplies will stay). Waterline is installed w/street shutoff at hydrant - walk-up loft area, for more storage! Contractor or Trucker/Mechanic? Much to behold, here, on over 4 acres, as the Plum River gently flows by its banks. This nicely packaged deal (including garden shed out back), adds a tad more "country" to the original Pleasant Valley Store setting. Panoramic, lovely views of countryside, from all angles, here! Appliances sold As-Is. Conveniently located midway between Mt. Carroll & Stockton. 45 mins to Galena Territory - 90 mins to Rockford just 2 hours to Chicago!
Sold for $405,000 on 02/15/23
$405,000
9966 Route 78 Rd, Mount Carroll, IL 61053
5beds
4,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4.07 Acres Lot
$430,000 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$2,307 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 16, 2023 at 04:11am
Listed by:
JULIE WILLSON 815-690-2792,
Welcome Home Nw Illinois, Inc.
Bought with:
Tyler Heaslip, 475161610
Exp Realty Llc
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202204726

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 16 x 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 202.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 13.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 16 x 13.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 202.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 13.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 387.75
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 16.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 437
- Dimensions: 23 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank Rented, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,224
- Total interior livable area: 4,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,224
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country, Panorama
- Waterfront features: Creek/Pond
Lot
- Size: 4.07 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1200023800
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mount Carroll
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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