***MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED***SELLER HAS ASKED FOR HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY 5PM, SATURDAY 7/5/25*** Here is your chance to own your very own castle on the hill in Illinois! The landmark Montgomery castle sits upon 2.3 acres of land and offers over 5,000 square feet of living space. Transformed from a traditional two-story farmhouse, this home was meticulously crafted and has a history dating back to 1899. The main level features an open and spacious family room, centered by the beautiful white marble fireplace and bay window overlooking the courtyard patio. The adjacent sitting room adds even more living space alongside the office and two main level bedrooms, with new hardwood floors (installed 2025). The oversized dining room has three sets of French doors that open to a wrought iron fenced patio. The traditional farmhouse kitchen features NuCore waterproof vinyl flooring (installed 2024), walk-in pantry, and breakfast room with beautiful views of your sprawling yard. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom with a private full bathroom (updated 2024), walk-in closet, and additional storage room, along with two additional bedrooms and newly updated full hall bathroom (updated 2025). In the classic castle turret, you will find a spiral staircase that will lead you to the walkout lower level. Enjoy a second fireplace in the great room with the opportunity to finish to your liking. The chimney was repaired and fully cleaned 2024. Downstairs you will also find a large storage room, laundry and utility room, and an attached greenhouse, which was replaced by the most recent owners, and will no doubt help your plants thrive through the winter. Don't miss the original hen house, which is spacious and great for storage! Ample parking with the oversized attached 3-car garage, expanded driveway and carport connecting the driveway from east to west. Located in the heart of Montgomery, near the Fox River and less than 10 minutes from Downtown Aurora, Paramount Theatre, and Metra!
Contingent
$600,000
109 3rd Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538
5beds
5,134sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
2.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second fireplaceAttached greenhouseCastle on the hillWalk-in pantrySitting roomBreakfast roomFarmhouse kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 01:02am
Listing courtesy of:
John Garry 630-545-9860,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties,
Beth Garry,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12344474

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Pantry, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Office, Other Room, Great Room, Storage, Walk In Closet, Atrium
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 319 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 638 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X22
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 833 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Pantry), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X9
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X4
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Drapes
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,9 ft + pour,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Masonry, More than one, Family Room, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 328X336
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1533353009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Stone, Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Montgomery
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $408,957
- Annual tax amount: $9,803
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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