A rare find on 5 private acres in the country within the Rochester School District, complete with outbuilding and livestock friendly setup! This move in ready home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, featuring a wrap around covered porch, beautiful 3 season room, and hardwood flooring throughout. The fully remodeled kitchen (2023) is a standout, showcasing modern updates, ample storage with two pantries, and a fresh, stylish design. Additional highlights include a stacked stone gas fireplace, custom blinds, fresh neutral paint, and updated lighting. Major improvements include zoned A/C (2018), roof (2015), cedar exterior painted (2020), and more. Enjoy city water, whole house filtration, generator, security system, heated 2 car garage, and a 30x50 pole barn with electric and water, plus 2 horse paddocks and stalls. Spacious layout with formal living, dining, family room, and full unfinished basement. Country living with convenience. Home has been pre-inspected for buyer's peace of mind.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (7/13)
$459,000
501 Jostes Rd, Rochester, IL 62563
4beds
2,689sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
5 Acres Lot
$451,700 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 144 days
- 476
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa D Vorreyer Mobl:217-652-0875,
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1042966
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 3in x 16ft 2in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 4in x 12ft 11in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 6in x 15ft 3in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 8in x 9ft 8in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 14ft 1in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 11in x 7ft 5in
Other
- Area: 0
Additional room
- Description: Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 16ft 5in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18ft 11in x 11ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 9in x 12ft 9in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 15ft 9in
Main level
- Area: 1437
Upper level
- Area: 1252
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Multi-Sided
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,689
- Total interior livable area: 2,689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Enclosed, Screened
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 279 x 771
- Features: Pasture, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 15350276012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $416,988
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 135 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$451,700
$429,000 - $474,000
$2,986/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Pending sale | $459,000$171/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $459,000-2.1%$171/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $469,000-2.1%$174/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $479,000-2%$178/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $489,000-2.2%$182/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $500,000-2.9%$186/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $515,000-1.9%$192/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+16.7%$195/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1042966 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2022 | Sold | $450,000-5.3%$167/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1017519 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2022 | Pending sale | $475,000$177/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #CA1017519 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2022 | Pending sale | $475,000$177/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1017519 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $475,000+363.4%$177/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1017519 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2019 | Sold | $102,500$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $138,996 +8.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $128,569 +59.8% |
| 2022 | $4,116 -23.8% | $80,464 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $5,402 +1.3% | $77,103 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $5,330 +33.6% | $76,605 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $3,990 | $76,262 +31.2% |
| 2018 | $3,990 +2.9% | $58,121 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $3,876 +28.4% | $56,521 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $3,018 +2.9% | $54,785 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $2,933 +1.9% | $53,267 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $2,879 -0.7% | $52,433 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $2,898 -1% | $52,925 |
| 2012 | $2,928 +3.3% | $52,925 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $2,834 +1.9% | $52,339 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $2,781 +1.6% | $52,186 +0.5% |
| 2009 | $2,737 -0.7% | $51,947 +1.7% |
| 2008 | $2,756 +3.6% | $51,097 +4.6% |
| 2007 | $2,660 -31.3% | $48,827 -25.2% |
| 2006 | $3,870 | $65,296 |
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