Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,206 sqft$102/sqft
5940 E German Valley Rd, German Valley, IL 61039
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.98 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
$102/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful 2 story home with extended porch on 1.98 acres. 4 bedrooms with 1.5 bathrooms. Large Living Room , Formal Dining Room, large kitchen with floor to ceiling with kitchen cabinets on one side. 2.5 stall detached garage. Whole house generator. Located in the county, you can have chickens. Sold As Is. Estate No Inspections.This beautiful 2 story home with extended porch on 1.98 acres. 4 bedrooms with 1.5 bathrooms. Large Living Room , Formal Dining Room, large kitchen with floor to ceiling with kitchen cabinets on one side. 2.5 stall detached garage. Whole house generator. Located in the county, you can have chickens. Sold As Is. Estate No Inspections.
  • Listed by: JOAN D WELT 815.541.1766 joan.welt@comcast.net • CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
Listing closed: 04/24/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202601448

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Property Information for 5940 East German Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,166 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 2 Stories
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 1.98 AC / 86,248 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: GERMAN VALLEY
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61039
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.0
  • Geo Address Line: 5940 E German Valley Rd
  • Geo Primary City: German Valley
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61039
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 5940 E German Valley Road
  • County: Stephenson County
  • Zip Code: 61039
  • Year Built: 1895
  • School District: ForrestVille Valley 221
  • Elementary School 1: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Middle School: Forreston Junior/Senior High
  • High School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Township: Ridott
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $4,166
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 1.98
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2206
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2206
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 052030400008
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: County Taxes, Laundry 1st Floor, Generator
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 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: 1.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12’8
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11’ 7
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 15’10
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 8’1
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 12’6
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 10’1
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 18’4
  • Dining Room Width: 15’3
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15’i
  • Kitchen Width: 11’10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 15’6
  • Living Room Width: 15’1
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 5940 East German Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Sold

MRED #12594024

$225,000
Apr 23, 2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601448

$225,000
Mar 19, 2026

Pending

MRED #12594024

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Sold

MRED #12594024

$225,000
04/23/2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601448

$225,000
03/19/2026

Pending

MRED #12594024

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

Public Records for 5940 East German Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,532Additions$61,219Total$71,751
Tax Record2025$4,514 ($376 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt3,309 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,309 SqFtStories1Lot Size86,249 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1955CountySTEPHENSONAPN05-20-30-400-008

Schools near 5940 East German Valley Road

This home is within Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forreston Grade School
Public1 to 5

Forreston Jr/Sr High School
Public6 to 12

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