3435 Howlett Rd, Lee, IL, 61353
About This Home
Welcome home to your oasis on the prairie! This picturesque peaceful 35 acre property is tucked away from the road and the hustle & bustle of the world. The tranquility & privacy this property offers is simply unmatched. Nestled into the stunning landscape, you'll discover a charming & rustic cabin, featuring one bedroom, an updated bathroom, and spacious open living. This property boasts a sizable outbuilding, ideal for a workshop, or storage needs, as well as an additional quaint country shed. The centerpiece is a glorious 11-acre spring-fed pond, creating a waterfront sanctuary perfect for kayaking, fishing, or purely relaxing by the water's edge. Your nearest neighbors are the buzzing pollinators that love this sacred prairie land as much as you will. This hidden haven awaits, ready for you to make it your own heavenly neck of the woods with a front row seat to nature and a wide open invitation to live wild & free. From early morning strolls through your native grasslands, afternoon fishing on your magnificent pond, to making a wish on a star twinkling in the vast country sky, this country paradise is beckoning you like a long lost friend...come and say hello.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Materials
- Construction materials: Stone,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Propane
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8X12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8X10
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 18X22
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12X14
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 21123530001400
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Lot size: 35 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Mature Trees
- Lot size dimensions: 440.25x845.27x208.38x850.35x1320x850.35x611x965.37x350
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Dirt Driveway,Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
- 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
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Drought
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
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 | $6,067 | $72,804 |
| Home Insurance * | $632 | $7,584 |
| Property Taxes | $1,770 | $21,240 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $8,599 | $103,188 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
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