Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,272 sqft$149/sqft
16606 W Backbone Rd, Princeton, IL 61356
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.54 acresLot Size
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to your private slice of country living-just minutes from town yet tucked away at the end of a long lane for added peace and privacy. This charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath farmhouse sits on 3.54 acres and offers the perfect blend of rural character and modern updates. Step onto the expansive wrap-around porch, ideal for relaxing mornings or evening sunsets, and enter a home filled with warmth and functionality. Walk out back to experience panoramic views of the countryside. Inside, you'll find...Welcome to your private slice of country living-just minutes from town yet tucked away at the end of a long lane for added peace and privacy. This charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath farmhouse sits on 3.54 acres and offers the perfect blend of rural character and modern updates. Step onto the expansive wrap-around porch, ideal for relaxing mornings or evening sunsets, and enter a home filled with warmth and functionality. Walk out back to experience panoramic views of the countryside. Inside, you'll find no carpet throughout-only hardwood and laminate flooring for easy maintenance and timeless appeal. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2020, offering a fresh, modern space perfect for cooking and gathering. Major updates provide peace of mind, including all new windows in 2010, a new septic system approximately 5 years ago, a pressure tank installed in 2022, and a water heater replaced in 2021. A brand new roof was installed in May 2026, providing you decades of future security. The attic has been recently insulated for improved efficiency. Outside, the property is well-equipped for hobby farming, storage, or business use with multiple outbuildings, including a 32' x 80' machine shed, a barn, a corn crib, and a 52' x 60' cattle shed with a concrete floor. Whether you're looking for space to spread out, room for animals or equipment, or simply a peaceful place to call home, this property offers endless possibilities with the convenience of town just minutes away. Agent owned.

    Sold By Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC

    • Listed by: Janelle McCarter 815.252.7283 jalilley24@yahoo.com • Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
    Listing closed: 06/25/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12616947

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    Property Information for 16606 West Backbone Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,137 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Hollowayville / Princeton
    • Township: Bureau
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 6.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 3.54 AC / 154,202 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 115
    • High School District: 500
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 115
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Yes, Attached, Detached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2020
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: Unknown
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 3.54
    • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Corn Crib
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Possible Use: Horses
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2026-04-24T17:57:08
    • Photos Count: 40
    • Rural: Y
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 04-16-2026
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 8X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X15
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X14
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 14X19
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 6X13
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 6X13

    Property History for 16606 West Backbone Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 25, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12616947

    $339,500
    May 26, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12616947

    May 26, 2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12616947

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/25/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12616947

    $339,500
    05/26/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12616947

    05/26/2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12616947

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

    Schools near 16606 West Backbone Road

    This home is within Princeton Hsd 500 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 3
    Public - 3 to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Jefferson Elementary School
    PublicK to 3

    Lincoln Elementary School
    Public3 to 4

    Logan Jr High School
    Public5 to 8

    Princeton High School
    Public9 to 12

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