12936 Melrose Rd

Caledonia, IL 61011

$995,000
Price
5
Beds
5,311 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
5,311
Sq. Ft.
$187
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to this exceptional one owner custom built home by Heritage Signature Homes nestled in the woods of the prestigious neighborhood of Aberdeen Knoll. From the moment you enter, you'll be greeted by soaring ceilings, a grand wall of windows that fills the space with natural light and a striking gas fireplace that anchors the great room. The upper level offers three private bedrooms and a cozy loft area, perfect for studying or relaxing. A convenient Jack-and Jill bathroom connects two of the...Welcome to this exceptional one owner custom built home by Heritage Signature Homes nestled in the woods of the prestigious neighborhood of Aberdeen Knoll. From the moment you enter, you'll be greeted by soaring ceilings, a grand wall of windows that fills the space with natural light and a striking gas fireplace that anchors the great room. The upper level offers three private bedrooms and a cozy loft area, perfect for studying or relaxing. A convenient Jack-and Jill bathroom connects two of the bedrooms, while the third features a private en-suite. The main -floor primary suite is a true retreat , featuring a split closet design and a spacious primary bath. Adjacent to the primary bedroom is a spacious office or possible nursery. At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen designed for entertaining with upgraded Viking appliances, ideal for hosting unforgettable holiday events and gatherings. Just off the kitchen, the cozy hearth room anchored by a soaring gas fireplace with stone and Alder wood built ins provides a warm and inviting space for family gatherings. A formal dining room is also available for more formal occasions. Step outside to the large deck-perfect for those star-filled evenings. The backyard offers a very private wooded and landscaped area to relax and unwind with an automated sprinkler system. The partially exposed lower level is designed for entertainment and relaxation, complete with a stunning Irish pub-style bar featuring a custom floor with family crest. The partially exposed oversized family room provides ample space for gaming, relaxing or parties, and is complete with a gas fireplace. For more entertainment retreat to the large media room with stone gas fireplace and full bath - ideal for overnight guests or multigenerational living. There's also a bonus room and ample space in the workshop plus plenty of additional storage. There is a three car oversized garage with work bench and plumbed for heating, all on a nearly one acre wooded and landscaped lot. This home is filled with thoughtful design details and quality craftsmanship throughout. Prestige, comfort and a timeless design along with low Boone County taxes await in this-one of-a-kind home which should not be missed.
  1. Listed by Mori Jo Conkrite • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE

Property Details for 12936 Melrose Road

Style
2 Story
Garage
3.5
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2025 09:50 AM

Property Details for 12936 Melrose Road

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202506089
Days on Market84
Taxes$12,626 / year
HOA Fees$150
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 2 Stories
Year Built2001
Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF
CountyBoone County

Location

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Building Information for 12936 Melrose Road

Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,119 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,917

Property Taxes

$1,052

HOA Dues

$150

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Property Information for 12936 Melrose Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: CALEDONIA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61011
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 12.0
  • Geo Address Line: 12936 Melrose Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Caledonia
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61011
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 12936 Melrose Road
  • County: Boone County
  • Zip Code: 61011
  • Year Built: 2001
  • School District: Belvidere 100
  • Elementary School 1: Seth Whitman Elem
  • Middle School: Belvidere Central Middle
  • High School: Belvidere North
  • Township: Caledonia
  • County GIS: https://wingis.org/maps/BoonePropertySearch.html?Pin=0332252005
  • Zoning: R
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • HOA Fee: $150
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.99
  • Property Type: Covenants, Restrictions, Subdivision
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1757
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2342
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 5311
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 3554
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0332252005
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1212
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Siding
  • General Features: Deck, Great Room, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Yard Irrigation, Split Bedroom Floor Plan
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Finished, Partial Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Baths: 5
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 3
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 5.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Countertop-Solid Surface, Security System, Walk-In Closet, Water Filtration System, Window Treatments, Other/None, Ceiling Fan Remote(s)
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 22.5
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 19.3
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 15.5
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 15.4
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 18.8
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 14.6
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 15.5
  • Dining Room Width: 15.5
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 24.9
  • Family Room Width: 20
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 30.8
  • Kitchen Width: 18.4
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 23
  • Living Room Width: 19.2
  • Living Room Level: Lower
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 43.1
  • Rec Room Width: 16.1
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 10.6
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 10.6
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Foyer
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 13.2
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 7.9
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Office
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 16.3
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 14.2
  • Addl Room 8 Name: HearthRm
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 16.7
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 16.4
  • Addl Room 9 Name: Loft
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 14.2
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 12.6
  • Addl Room 10 Name: BarArea
  • Addl Room 10 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 10 Length: 20.7
  • Addl Room 10 Width: 19.3
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 12936 Melrose Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

SCWMLS #2010020

$995,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12486345

$995,000—
Sep 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506089

$995,000—
Oct 5, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1114788084

$90,000—
Sep 29, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1114788085

$679,000—
Sep 28, 2006

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200672346

$689,900—
Mar 23, 2006

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200672346

—
Feb 14, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200672346

$689,900—
Jan 14, 2006

Expired

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200664642

$654,900—
Jul 14, 2005

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200664642

$65,490,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

SCWMLS #2010020

$995,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12486345

$995,000
09/30/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506089

$995,000
10/05/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1114788084

$90,000
09/29/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1114788085

$679,000
09/28/2006

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200672346

$689,900
03/23/2006

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200672346

—
02/14/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200672346

$689,900
01/14/2006

Expired

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200664642

$654,900
07/14/2005

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200664642

$65,490,000

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

Public Records for 12936 Melrose Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,000Additions$144,276Total$159,276
Tax Record2024$12,626 ($1,052 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,524 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt198 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,124 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Zoning1CountyBOONEAPN03-32-252-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12936 Melrose 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 12936 Melrose Road, Caledonia, IL 61011

12936 Melrose Road is a single family home for sale in Caledonia, IL 61011. This property was listed for sale on October 1, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE, it's currently listed at $995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 84 days and was last sold on October 5, 2006. 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. 12936 Melrose Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 5,311 sqft single family home built in 2001.

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