Secluded 1.21 acre lot with fully wooded perimeter that provides a natural privacy buffer on all sides, completely screening the home from view, as well as offering shaded energy efficiency. Custom story-and-a-half with a private upper-level master suite, featuring a windowed treetop overlook. Skylight in master bath with large whirlpool tub. Living room that opens up into a soaring 2 story wall of windows. Newer hardwood flooring on main floor. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen with skylight. 16.3' x 15' covered, screened porch off back of kitchen overlooking serene wooded landscape, and connected by stairs to large, lower level deck. Exposed walkout basement with full-sized windows and patio door, and cozy wood-burning fireplace. Finished basement features 4th bedroom, 3rd full bathroom, family room, rec room, and storage. Attached 3 stall garage insulated, heated, and includes 220V electric service, as well as 120V electric service in detached 16' x 16' storage garage. Winding driveway to attached 3 stall garage also connected to detached storage garage by stamped concrete sidewalk and apron. Standard septic system just pumped and inspected. Close to amenities and easy access to I-90/39. Property adjacent to paved trail system.
Contingent
$365,000
5538 McDonald Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
4beds
2,042sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
1.21 Acres Lot
$357,000 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceWinding drivewayFully wooded perimeterNatural privacy bufferWindowed treetop overlookPrivate upper-level master suiteSkylight in master bath
- 7 days |
- 1,851 |
- 91 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vanessa Carlson 800-403-8716,
Illinois Discount Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12684102
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 1.21 Acres
- Dimensions: 172X174X391X299
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0804402017
- Special conditions: Home Warranty
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Roscoe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,358
- Annual tax amount: $3,208
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$357,000
$339,000 - $375,000
$2,455/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Contingent | $365,000$179/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12684102 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+82.5%$179/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12684102 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2016 | Sold | $200,000-8.3%$98/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201601149 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2016 | Pending sale | $218,000$107/sqft |
Source: Dickerson & Nieman #201601149 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2016 | Price change | $218,000-4.4%$107/sqft |
Source: Dickerson & Nieman Realtors #201601149 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2016 | Listed for sale | $228,000$112/sqft |
Source: Dickerson & Nieman Realtors #09160217 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,008 +5.3% | $76,786 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $5,707 +2.1% | $68,193 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $5,591 | $62,197 +7.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $57,847 +5% |
| 2020 | $4,854 -2.3% | $55,103 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $4,969 -5.9% | $52,780 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $5,281 +1.8% | $51,049 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $5,186 | $49,649 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,186 +1.8% | $48,661 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $5,096 +101.6% | $47,810 -2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,528 -48.7% | $49,073 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $4,929 | $60,987 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,092 +3.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $55,955 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,230 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,939 +22.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,095 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,095 +2.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $42,060 |
| 1999 | -- | $42,060 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61073
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ralston Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Harlem Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 4/10Harlem High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 122
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- Illinois
- Winnebago County
- Roscoe
- 61073
- 5538 McDonald Rd
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