1198 Riverside Rd

Belvidere, IL 61008

$595,000
Price
4
Beds
3,740 Sq. Ft.
$159 / Sq. Ft.
3,740
Sq. Ft.
$159
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

One of a Kind Charming Ranch-Style home nestled on 5 acres with an Amazing 2 Story Outbuilding in Boone County! From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the wide-open surroundings, mature trees, and the feeling of quiet country living—yet still conveniently close to shopping, dining and interstate access. This home features a warm and inviting layout with several bright living spaces, thoughtfully designed rooms, and plenty of windows that bring the outdoors in. The original living and dining...One of a Kind Charming Ranch-Style home nestled on 5 acres with an Amazing 2 Story Outbuilding in Boone County! From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the wide-open surroundings, mature trees, and the feeling of quiet country living—yet still conveniently close to shopping, dining and interstate access. This home features a warm and inviting layout with several bright living spaces, thoughtfully designed rooms, and plenty of windows that bring the outdoors in. The original living and dining rooms welcome you to sit and relax awhile. The gorgeous great room has soaring ceilings of wood beams, a 2 sided fireplace with French doors leading to a cozy cedar sided bonus room/library/home office. At the heart of the home is the expansive kitchen. Enjoy the double oven, stainless appliances, eat in area, handy moveable prep island plus 3 convenient pantries for all your Costco runs. There is a main floor laundry and a full mudroom with lots of cabinets perfect for a pet lodge, sewing room or whatever you may need. Watch the gorgeous change of seasons out on the large deck which has been recently updated with no-maintenance deck boards. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the main floor, no one will be late for work or school! Beautiful hardwood floors in the master bedroom and the dedicated bathroom with a step in shower. The other bedrooms also have solid hardwood floors. The lower level offers a rec room for everyone to hang out in, a 4th full bath, a workshop and a full walk out to a covered area to sit and watch the wildlife. The attached 3.5 car garage is oversized for large trucks, trailers and your toys. Several recent updates including an all new driveway 2025, new heating system in the outbuilding 2025, 2 furnaces with air cleaners 2017, new roof 2018, washer/dryer 2018, gutter guards on the house and outbuilding, AC 2020, fireplace insert 2023. Outside, 5 acres of land give you endless possibilities—your own animals, gardening, hobby farming, recreation, or simply savoring the privacy and tranquility. The 30x60 2 story outbuilding offers a concrete floor, wood stove and it's own propane heat source. The circle driveway has been completely restored and provides ample parking for large gatherings. This location is so ideal! Belvidere District 100 Schools, Belvidere North High School, 5 min to I90, Javon Bea Hospital, Costco and so many dining and shopping choices! Whether you’re relaxing in 1 of the many cozy living rooms, cooking in the well-appointed kitchen, or stepping out to enjoy the views, this home makes everyday living easy and enjoyable. Quick close possible so see it today!

Property Details for 1198 Riverside Road

Style
Ranch
Garage
3.5
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Tandem
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 12:49 PM

Property Details for 1198 Riverside Road

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202507214
Days on Market33
Taxes$10,284 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 1 Story
Year Built1971
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
CountyBoone County

Location

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Building Information for 1198 Riverside Road

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,797 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,940

Property Taxes

$857

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1198 Riverside Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: BELVIDERE
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61008
  • Address: 1198 Riverside Road
  • County: Boone County
  • Zip Code: 61008
  • Year Built: 1971
  • School District: Belvidere 100
  • Elementary School 1: Seth Whitman Elem
  • Middle School: Belvidere Central Middle
  • High School: Belvidere North
  • Township: Belvidere
  • County GIS: https://wingis.org/maps/BoonePropertySearch.html?Pin=0505152003
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $10,284
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 5.0
  • Property Type: Agriculture, Wooded, Country View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1068
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3740
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2672
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0505152003
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Siding
  • General Features: County Taxes, Deck, Full Exposure, Great Room, Horses Allowed, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Patio, Skylight(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished, Full Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 3
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Solid Surface, Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 13
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 15
  • Dining Room Width: 14
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 28
  • Family Room Width: 15
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 22
  • Kitchen Width: 12
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 18
  • Living Room Width: 16
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 32
  • Rec Room Width: 10
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 22
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 20
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Great Room
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Office
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 17
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 14
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Mudroom
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 18
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 11
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 11
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 6
  • Addl Room 9 Name: Workshop
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 15
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 1198 Riverside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12520928

$595,000—
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202507214

$595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12520928

$595,000
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202507214

$595,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1198 Riverside Road

Taxable ValueLand$27,967Additions$111,934Total$139,901
Tax Record2024$10,284 ($857 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,672 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1999CountyBOONEAPN05-05-152-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1198 Riverside Road

This home is within Belvidere Community Unit School District 100.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Seth Whitman Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Belvidere Central Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Belvidere North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Everest High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Seth Whitman Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Belvidere Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Belvidere North High School
Public9 to 12

Everest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1198 Riverside Road, Belvidere, IL 61008

1198 Riverside Road is a single family home for sale in Belvidere, IL 61008. This property was listed for sale on November 20, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Signature, it's currently listed at $595,000. This listing's school district is Belvidere Community Unit School District 100. Nearby schools include Seth Whitman Elementary School, Belvidere Central Middle School and Belvidere North High School. 1198 Riverside Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,740 sqft single family home built in 1971.

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