17207 Chase Rd, Dekalb, IL, 60115

About This Home

Discover your opportunity with this rare gem: a stunning 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom custom walk-out ranch home perched atop the highest elevation in DeKalb County. Set on 50.04 +/- picturesque acres of gently rolling countryside, this fully fenced and gated property offers privacy, breathtaking views, and exceptional functionality for horses, farming, or country living. The 3,500 square foot home features a spacious gourmet kitchen with plenty of countertop space and abundant wood cabinets for plenty of storage, including a large island. You will enjoy a first-floor laundry room, a luxurious primary suite with walk-in closet, an open floor plan perfect for everyday living and entertaining, and a spacious attached 2-car garage. The massive deck off the family room and kitchen provides the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation, overlooking sweeping southern views across the estate. The fully finished walk-out basement includes a huge 19'x27' rec room which seamlessly opens to a 15'x19' TV/movie space-ideal for family gatherings or quiet nights in. Step outside to a large patio that leads to a fenced backyard oasis with landscaped planting beds and productive peach, apple, and pear trees that yielded fresh fruit last season. The 50.04 +/- acres include easily accessible, gently rolling tillable (37 acres +/-) currently in hay and pasture ground (11 acres +/-) with a strong average Productivity Index (PI) of 133.3-prime DeKalb County soil known for productivity. Convenient Location & Commuter Access Just 2 miles from I-88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) for quick access east to Chicago or west toward the Quad Cities. Approximately 10 minutes to the Elburn Metra station (Union Pacific West Line) for daily commuter trains to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center. Premier Equestrian & Farm Infrastructure This turn-key horse property includes two well-built horse barns with a combined 23 stalls: -Stable #1: 32' x 64' with 11 stalls and a hay loft near the house -Stable #2: 35' x 70' with 12 stalls across from machine shed and hay barn Both barns feature concrete floors with 3/4" rubber cow mats in every stall, running water, and electrical outlets. Additional outbuildings include: -Hay Barn: 50' x 72' with raised platforms for dry, elevated storage -Machine Shed: 40' x 70' heated machine shed with concrete floor, water, drains, and drive-through doors on both ends -Shedrow Barn: 33' x 45' located SW of the house -Large Storage Sheds: both with concrete floors. Shed 1 (12'x18') located north of drive across from house and Shed 2 (16'x16') located between the machine shed and the hay barn -Coops for chickens, turkeys, or geese attached to Barn #1 and southwest by the shedrow barn Whether you're seeking a private family retreat, a professional equestrian facility, or a productive hobby farm, this one-of-a-kind property delivers it all. A rare combination of luxury living, panoramic views, and top-tier agricultural infrastructure in a convenient DeKalb location. Property Features Equestrian Estate on the highest point in DeKalb County 3,500 sq. ft. - 5 bed, 3.5 bath custom walk-out ranch Amazing views from multiple vantage points 2 Stables with 23 total stalls- concrete floors and 3/4" cow mats, water, & electric Hay Barn with elevated storage built in Large drive-through machine shed with heat, water, concrete floor Shedrow barn with water 2 Large storage sheds w/concrete floors 2 chicken coops Easy access high-quality land with PI avg 133.3 Great location with transportation and activities nearby Chicago Loop: ~60-65 miles (~1 hour drive) O'Hare International Airport (ORD): ~55-62 miles (~1 hour 15 minutes) Midway International Airport (MDW): ~60-65 miles (~1 hour 15 minutes) Nearby attractions include Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus, DeKalb Park District facilities, local dining/shopping in downtown DeKalb and Sycamore, plus multiple nearby golf courses, fo