4989 N Ford Rd

Scales Mound, IL 61075

$1,375,000
Price
5
Beds
3,971 Sq. Ft.
$346 / Sq. Ft.
3,971
Sq. Ft.
$346
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Beautiful in every season and at every hour—from sunrise to sunset—and the night skies are filled with stars. This extraordinary 71-acre property offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty, recreation, and opportunity. Approximately 40 acres of established prairie, 20 acres of woods, and 10 acres of farmable land create the perfect setting for your dream farmette or private retreat. Enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities right on your own land: hunt deer or birds, garden, kayak on the ponds,...Beautiful in every season and at every hour—from sunrise to sunset—and the night skies are filled with stars. This extraordinary 71-acre property offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty, recreation, and opportunity. Approximately 40 acres of established prairie, 20 acres of woods, and 10 acres of farmable land create the perfect setting for your dream farmette or private retreat. Enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities right on your own land: hunt deer or birds, garden, kayak on the ponds, birdwatch, forage for berries and nuts, hike the trails, snowshoe, ice skate, camp under the stars, tap maple trees, and more. The views are breathtaking in every direction—even from inside the home. The spacious five-bedroom home welcomes you with warmth and light. The main level features a large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, abundant counter space, and a charming bay window with built-in seating. Just off the kitchen is a convenient pocket office—perfect as a workspace or easily converted into a walk-in pantry. A large screened porch extends the kitchen into a wonderful three-season living space, ideal for dining, morning coffee, or simply watching the birds. The living room is filled with natural light and features custom built-in bookshelves and a cozy gas fireplace. Also on the main floor are a formal dining room or entry area—accessed via a charming European country-style gravel driveway installed just last year—a laundry room, powder room, and a spacious mudroom. The attached two-stall garage is located just steps from the mudroom for everyday convenience. New white oak flooring has been installed throughout the main level and upstairs in all five bedrooms, while brand-new Berber carpet lines both staircases. The upper level includes ample storage closets, two full bathrooms, and an en-suite bedroom featuring a luxurious garden tub with stunning views and a separate shower. The lower level offers two expansive rooms with new stamped concrete flooring and a gas stove, providing flexible space for recreation, hobbies, or entertaining. A workshop and additional storage rooms complete this level. An eye-catching 4,200-square-foot historic barn—over a century old—adds both character and functionality to the property. Recent updates include new concrete flooring, a steel roof, fresh paint, and structural improvements, creating abundant space for work, storage, or creative uses. The land itself is equally remarkable. A thriving pollinator habitat, the property attracts rare birds and bees and supports abundant wildlife. Majestic walnut, oak, shagbark hickory, pine, maple, and weeping willow trees surround two ponds and natural springs, all protected by a conservation easement. Ten acres, which is a farmable building envelope, offers room for agriculture or other creative uses. A CRP contract on the prairie ground generates supplemental income and the opportunity to harvest walnuts in the near future. Conveniently located on a hard-surface road, the property sits next to the beloved Galena Cellars vineyard, just a short drive from historic Galena, 30 minutes from Dubuque, and only miles from the Wisconsin border. Whether you envision a peaceful, private retreat, a vacation rental, a hobby farm, or a place to garden, keep bees, raise animals, or plant an orchard—the possibilities here are endless. Or simply move in and enjoy this remarkable property exactly as it is. 24 hour notice for showings is appreciated.
  1. Listed by JAMES S SULLIVAN • JIM SULLIVAN REALTY
    C: (815)-266-8302 jim@jimsullivan-realty.com
  2. Listed by KATIE MCPEEK • JIM SULLIVAN REALTY
    C: (815)-821-1322 kate@jimsullivan-realty.com

Property Details for 4989 North Ford Road

Style
2 Story
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Attached, Barn
LISTING UPDATED: 03/25/2026 12:37 PM

Property Details for 4989 North Ford Road

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202601198
Days on Market7
Taxes$9,850 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / House
Year Built1866
Lot Size71.14 AC / 3,098,858 SF
CountyJo Daviess County
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Building Information for 4989 North Ford Road

Stories-Year Built1866Building Size-Lot Size71.14 AC / 3,098,858 SF

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Property Information for 4989 North Ford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: SCALES MOUND
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61075
  • Address: 4989 N Ford Road
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61075
  • Year Built: 1866
  • School District: Scales Mound
  • Elementary School 1: Scales Mound
  • Middle School: Scales Mound
  • High School: Scales Mound
  • Township: Guilford Township
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $9,850
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 71.14
  • Property Type: Creek/Pond, Country View
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1079
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1446
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3971
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2892
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0800006524
  • HUD: No
  • Additional PINS: 0800004415
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1446
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • General Features: Out Building(s), Porch Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Interior Features: Book Cases Built In
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 13
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 9
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 6
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 19
  • Dining Room Width: 15
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 16
  • Family Room Width: 21
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 21
  • Kitchen Width: 16
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 16
  • Living Room Width: 23
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 16
  • Rec Room Width: 16
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 5
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 6
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Pocket Off
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 8
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 4
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Mud room
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 8
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 8
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Bed 5
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 10
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 10
  • Addl Room 9 Name: 3 Seasons
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 15
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 23
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 4989 North Ford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601198

$1,375,000—
Jul 14, 2023

Sold

MRED #11749197

$1,210,000—
Jul 13, 2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426

$1,210,000—
Apr 28, 2023

Pending

MRED #11749197

—
Apr 28, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11749197

—
Apr 27, 2023

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426

—
Mar 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11749197

$1,269,000—
Mar 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426

$1,269,000—
Oct 17, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11460204

$1,395,000—
Oct 16, 2022

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202204435

$1,395,000—
Jul 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11460204

$1,395,000—
Jul 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202204435

$1,395,000—
Jul 6, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1106117651

$26,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601198

$1,375,000
07/14/2023

Sold

MRED #11749197

$1,210,000
07/13/2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426

$1,210,000
04/28/2023

Pending

MRED #11749197

—
04/28/2023

Contingent

MRED #11749197

—
04/27/2023

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426

—
03/31/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11749197

$1,269,000
03/30/2023

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301426

$1,269,000
10/17/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11460204

$1,395,000
10/16/2022

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202204435

$1,395,000
07/11/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11460204

$1,395,000
07/10/2022

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202204435

$1,395,000
07/06/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1106117651

$26,000

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

Public Records for 4989 North Ford Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,953Additions$163,301Total$174,254
Tax Record2024$8,909 ($742 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,092 SqFtLot Size450,846 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1940CountyJO DAVIESSAPN08-000-065-24

Schools near 4989 North Ford Road

This home is within Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Scales Mound Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Scales Mound Jr High School
Public - 6 to 8
Scales Mound High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Scales Mound Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Scales Mound Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Scales Mound 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 4989 North Ford Road, Scales Mound, IL 61075

4989 North Ford Road is a single family home for sale in Scales Mound, IL 61075. This property was listed for sale on February 27, 2026 by JIM SULLIVAN REALTY, it's currently listed at $1,375,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on July 14, 2023. This listing's school district is Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211. Nearby schools include Scales Mound Elementary School, Scales Mound Jr High School and Scales Mound High School. 4989 North Ford Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,971 sqft single family home built in 1866.

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