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4206 W West Grove Rd, Leaf River, IL, 61047

5beds
5baths
5,170sqft
$649,900
$126price/sqft
$4,929/moest. monthly cost
$197,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to your own PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE! Nestled on 20 PICTURESQUE, ACRES this extraordinary 5,000+ SQUARE FOOT HOME offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and rural living with breathtaking panoramic views in every direction. Whether you're dreaming of horses, livestock, hobby farming, or simply enjoying unmatched privacy, this remarkable property is ready to make those dreams a reality. Designed to embrace the beauty of its surroundings, the home features two sunrooms, multiple decks, a spacious veranda, a covered front porch, and a pergola-covered deck—perfect for taking in spectacular sunrises, unforgettable sunsets, and miles of rolling countryside views. The thoughtfully designed interior offers room for everyone with a main-floor bedroom, main-floor laundry, and a handicap-accessible lower level featuring walnut flooring. A 490-square-foot walk-up attic studio with heating, air conditioning, skylights, and water provides the ideal space for an art studio, home office, guest retreat, or hobby room. The expansive primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a luxurious ensuite featuring artisan-designed custom tile work, dual vanities, a large custom soaking tub and a spacious walk-in shower. Equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the new three-stall horse barn complete with natural light, a non-freeze faucet and lots of storage for hay from the 10 acres of organic orchard grass to feed your livestock and sell. The 3.5-car attached garage is heated and insulated with radiant heat in both the floor and ceiling, and even the upper-level sundeck features radiant floor heat for year-round comfort. A major renovation in 2007 added modern conveniences while preserving the home's warmth and character. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof in 2025 with 50-year shingles and a transferable lifetime warranty, a new high-efficiency furnace, new whole-house on-demand water heater, and a new well pump (2026). FIBER OPTIC WIFI to the home! Properties of this caliber rarely become available. If you've been searching for exceptional space, incredible views, endless possibilities, and the peaceful lifestyle only the countryside can provide, this one-of-a-kind estate is ready to welcome you home. Some photos virtually staged.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
23
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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6/10
9/10
Forreston Grade SchoolGrades 1-58.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Cooktop,Water Softener,LP Gas Tank Rented,LP Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Sump Pump

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 163.2

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 199.52

Bedroom4

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 144.9

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Book Cases Built In
  • Window features: Skylight(s),Window Treatments
  • Attic: Storage
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 5,170

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Radiant,Zoned,Propane
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,170
  • Total interior livable area: 5,170 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 428.61

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 473.28

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 425.1

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0802400004

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Deck-Covered,Porch 4 Season,Enclosed
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Country,Panorama
  • Horses can be raised: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 20 Acres
  • Features: County Taxes,Horses Allowed,Agricultural,Equestrian,Rural

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3.5
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3.5
  • Covered spaces: 3.5

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Drought
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,286$39,432
Home Insurance *$266$3,192
Property Taxes $980$11,760
Electricity $397$4,771
Total$4,929$59,148
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$168,994/yr
40% on housing$147,870/yr
45% on housing$131,440/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

Illinois FAIR Plan Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.1%
15.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.9%
0.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$126This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 61047$106
Ogle County$126

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 61047$146
Ogle County$131

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Listed for sale$649,900
2026-07-28Listing removed$734,900
2026-07-16Price change$734,900
2026-07-02Listed for sale$749,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristine Wilke
BrokerageBest Realty

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