Two-story home with multiple garages for sale, Scales Mound, IL 61075. Home at 601 Franklin St., Scales Mound, IL 61075 for sale. There is a lot to see here! Meticulous cared for home offers three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms , an open kitchen, a spacious living room, family room, 4 seasons/sunroom, an entertainment room, ( sellers "Man Cave"), main level laundry along with an ample pantry for food storage. This home has (2)-two-car garages (36'x23' & 37'x23') and a shop(20'x15'). Sellers have done an exceptional job maintaining their home. Seller at one time ran an auto body shop, so there is 220 and 110 power. If this is something you aspire to do, contact the Village of Scales Mound mayor for approval/ permits of the business you want to do. There are a variety of heating sources options throughout the property, that have been implemented in this fantastic property. If you like to burn wood, there is a woodfire boiler that can heat home, and garage, or there is zoned oil-burning furnace, hot water heat baseboard/ radiators , OR if you choose the mini-splits for heat and air conditioning, that is an option as well. There is a surround sound system in the 4-season/sunroom and in the living room will stay. Exterior of home is steel siding. Currently sellers have Mediacom for internet, but there high-speed FIBER OPTICS ran to the rear of the property. Buyer may choose to hook up to that in the future. Home located in Scales Mound school district. Recent updates include: 2020: added detached shop area with electric "Bob's aviator" electric doors on detached shop installed living room carpet, 2021: new wood furnace, 2022: retaining wall, microwave, 2023: downspouts and gutter covers, mini split units, water heater, flooring in kitchen, 2024: installed new blacktop driveway, triple pane picture window in front room, stackable washer/dryer, 2025: dishwasher. Some check this home out as it is in great condition with loads of garage space for the car collector in your life. Room dimensions and Square footages are approximates, aerial views are not survey, but estimated boundary lines.
For sale
$349,000
601 Franklin St, Scales Mound, IL 61075
3beds
2,156sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.29 Acres Lot
$338,900 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Entertainment roomAmple pantrySurround sound systemFamily roomNew blacktop drivewayRetaining wallTriple pane picture window
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 09:06am
Listed by:
JACQUELINE DEBES 815-291-8285,
Re/Max Prime Properties
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202504879

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216.19
- Dimensions: 15.08 x 14.33
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 152.83
- Dimensions: 10.92 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168.44
- Dimensions: 19.25 x 8.75
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 183.33
- Dimensions: 16.67 x 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225.75
- Dimensions: 15.75 x 14.33
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 174.67
- Dimensions: 16 x 10.92
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 312.38
- Dimensions: 19.83 x 15.75
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water/Steam, Zoned, Electric, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,156
- Total interior livable area: 2,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,156
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1600114200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Wood, Other, Metal
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Scales Mound
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,703
- Annual tax amount: $4,178
- Price range: $349K - $349K
- Date on market: 8/13/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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