1406 Busse Rd

$509,000
Price
3
Beds
2,625 Sq. Ft.
$194 / Sq. Ft.
2,625
Sq. Ft.
$194
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 10-Acre Farmette with Updated Earth-Sheltered Ranch Home. Nestled down a beautiful tree-lined drive, this earth-sheltered ranch home offers panoramic views, open farmland, and endless possibilities for recreation or hobby farming. Step inside to find a host of recent updates, including new vinyl plank flooring throughout, new painted kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The home features a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, a loft area, and a cozy...Charming 10-Acre Farmette with Updated Earth-Sheltered Ranch Home. Nestled down a beautiful tree-lined drive, this earth-sheltered ranch home offers panoramic views, open farmland, and endless possibilities for recreation or hobby farming. Step inside to find a host of recent updates, including new vinyl plank flooring throughout, new painted kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The home features a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, a loft area, and a cozy double-sided wood-burning fireplace that also warms the living room. Enjoy meals in the dedicated dining room or relax in the bright sunroom just off the dining area. With 3 bedrooms and 2.1 updated baths-including a master suite with a private bath and large walk-in closet-this home is both functional and inviting. Additional updates include new trim, doors, lighting, a newer roof, and furnace. The large laundry room off the kitchen adds convenience. The property also includes a 2-car attached garage and an additional detached garage, a fenced yard, small pond, a concrete horse stable for your horses that has electric & water, and a 5 acres of fenced pasture perfect for horses or other animals. Newly seeded landscaping. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready home on picturesque acreage-don't miss out! Seller will need to split from a larger parcel. Additional acreage is available.
  1. Listed by Ben Broughton • RE/MAX Connections II
    P: (815)-790-4847 broughton54246@gmail.com

Property Details for 1406 Busse Road

Area
Harmony / Marengo
Township
Dunham
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
12.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 12:36 PM

Property Details for 1406 Busse Road

StatusContingent
MLS #12399300
Days on Market166
Taxes$7,902 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1982
Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
CountyMcHenry County

Location

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Building Information for 1406 Busse Road

Stories-Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,174 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,515

Property Taxes

$659

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1406 Busse Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 50
  • High School District: 50
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 50
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space, None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Mature Trees, Pasture
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 441X2610X660X1032
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-06-20T17:53:04
  • Photos Count: 76
  • Rural: Y
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26X17
Great Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Dimensions: 36X19

Property History for 1406 Busse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12399300

Nov 19, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12443370

$449,900
Nov 15, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$509,000
Oct 20, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$534,900
Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12443370

$494,900
Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$539,900
Oct 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$499,900
Oct 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12399300

$839,900
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$499,900
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12443370

$499,900
Oct 7, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12399300

Oct 6, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12443370

Sep 22, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$789,900
Aug 24, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$799,900
Aug 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12443370

$499,900
Jul 31, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$824,900
Jun 20, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12350957

$839,900
Jun 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12399300

$839,900
May 19, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12350957

$845,900
Apr 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12350957

$899,000
Sep 6, 2024

Sold

MRED #11849075

$685,000
Sep 6, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11951929

$450,000
Sep 3, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540269427

$685,000

-0.4% / yr

Feb 7, 2024

Pending

MRED #11951929

Feb 7, 2024

Pending

MRED #11849075

Dec 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11951929

$450,000
Aug 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11849075

$700,000
Jul 17, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153274292

$750,000
Jul 2, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153331488

$575,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Contingent

MRED #12399300

11/19/2025

Price Change

MRED #12443370

$449,900
11/15/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$509,000
10/20/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$534,900
10/15/2025

Price Change

MRED #12443370

$494,900
10/15/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$539,900
10/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$499,900
10/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12399300

$839,900
10/07/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$499,900
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12443370

$499,900
10/07/2025

Contingent

MRED #12399300

10/06/2025

Contingent

MRED #12443370

09/22/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$789,900
08/24/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$799,900
08/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12443370

$499,900
07/31/2025

Price Change

MRED #12399300

$824,900
06/20/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12350957

$839,900
06/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12399300

$839,900
05/19/2025

Price Change

MRED #12350957

$845,900
04/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12350957

$899,000
09/06/2024

Sold

MRED #11849075

$685,000
09/06/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11951929

$450,000
09/03/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540269427

$685,000

-0.4% / yr

02/07/2024

Pending

MRED #11951929

02/07/2024

Pending

MRED #11849075

12/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11951929

$450,000
08/04/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11849075

$700,000
07/17/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153274292

$750,000
07/02/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153331488

$575,000

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

Public Records for 1406 Busse Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,338Additions$84,410Total$144,748
Tax Record2024$10,376 ($865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,625 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,625 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1982CountyMCHENRYAPN06-25-300-008

Schools near 1406 Busse Road

This home is within Harvard Community Unit School District 50.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Crosby Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Jefferson Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Harvard Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Harvard 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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