12817 256th St N, Port Byron, IL, 61275
About This Home
Vintage Farmhouse with wrap around porch. Picturesque Setting! Basement as add-on wood burner. Detached single car garage 12' x 24', detached 2 car garage 24' x 24'. Chicken Coop outbuilding 24' x 14', Lean Too 40' X 20', 2 story corncrib 32' X 24' - with Lean To 32' X 16'. New Septic system installed July 2026. Yard is "Rough Grade". No further grading will be completed by seller.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Brick/Mortar,Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Plaster
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Water Softener Owned,Gas Oven,Range Hood
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13X13
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 12X28
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Paneling
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: Unfinished
- Finished area below ground: 350
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Propane,Forced Air,Baseboard,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,Other,Wood,Propane Rented
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Country Kitchen),Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15X13
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14X13
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0510300001
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 1.62 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 257 x 274 x257 x 274
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Drought
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $149 | $1,788 |
| Property Taxes | $488 | $5,856 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $2,157 | $25,884 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Price change | $275,000 |
| 2026-07-10 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
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