Five acre farmette provides peaceful solitude located in Garden Prairie. Country living at its best and yet just 10 miles to Marengo, Harvard and Belvidere. Less than 20 miles to Rockford. Two acres are zoned agriculture and three acres zoned residential. Updated, 1640 sq ft house built in 1930 nestled in a treed yard. Three bedrooms, one bathroom with walk in dual shower. Beautiful natural hardwood oak floors throughout, with new oak trim. In 2010 updates include: 200 AMP service with new wiring throughout, all walls and ceilings replastered, all hardwood floors refinished or installed, custom kitchen with maple cabinets, dishwasher, oven and refrigerator, total bath remodel, extended life roof. In 2022 new 90 plus furnace. In 2025, new stove top and exhaust fan in kitchen. New well water holding tank. New porch and front door opening to a cozy sunroom. New windows in upper level. All new oak trim throughout. Poured concrete full basement with drain tiles. Water softener and water treatment system. Two outbuildings plus barn sold as is but not beyond repair. Garage 80 x 30, Outbuilding 20 x 40, Barn 60 x 44.
Sold for $325,000 on 12/19/25
$325,000
11844 Orth Rd, Garden Prairie, IL 61038
3beds
1,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5 Acres Lot
$326,100 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$1,683 Estimated rent
Home value
$326,100
$280,000 - $378,000
$1,683/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 10:32am
Listed by:
Keith Ruiz 815-985-0870,
Gambino Realtors
Bought with:
David Reyes, 471004846
Advantage Realtors
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506708
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.06
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.17
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 298.7
- Dimensions: 29 x 10.3
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 153.72
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.22
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 205.38
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 16.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,640
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Horses Allowed, Agricultural, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0436400004
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Garden Prairie
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $325,000-13.3%$198/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506708 | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $375,000$229/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506708 | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $375,000-5.1%$229/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506708 | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $395,000$241/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506708 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,261 -2.3% | $65,476 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,362 -2.9% | $60,939 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $4,491 +6.8% | $55,585 +5.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61038
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capron Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.4 mi
- 8/10North Boone Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8 mi
- 3/10North Boone High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Capron Elementary
- Middle: North Boone Middle
- High: North Boone High
- District: North Boone 200
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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