Listings by Amy Rogus

5 ACRES; RANCH HOME, POLE BUILDING, 3-BAY SHED, PARTY BARN, CHICKEN COOP, and GARDEN SHED. Nestled on a 5-acre rural property, this exceptional retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and country charm. The 1,741 sq. ft. Wausau-style home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an unfinished walkout basement with an additional bathroom, providing endless possibilities for expansion. Originally designed as a 3-bedroom home, the sellers converted two bedrooms into a spacious master suite, complete with a sitting area, walk-in closet, full bath, and a custom-built barn door. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area creates a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The living room is bathed in natural light, thanks to its abundance of south-facing windows. A convenient mudroom with laundry is located on the main level. Outdoor living is a dream with three decks positioned for optimal sun exposure throughout the day, plus a covered back patio for shaded relaxation. The attached, insulated, and heated garage is a standout feature, boasting built-in cabinets, a kitchenette with a sink, oven, refrigerator, and freezer, making it an entertainer's paradise. For those who need ample workspace or storage, the 42x80 CLEARY POLE BUILDING is a game-changer! The front half is a mechanic's dream, fully insulated and heated with a concrete floor, workbenches, a loft, and an overhead door (some workbenches and shelving included). The back half, with its gravel floor, is perfect for cold storage or could be customized with horse stalls, a feed room, and a tack area. Additional outbuildings include a detached 3-car garage with gravel/dirt flooring, a party barn with a wood-burning fireplace, a chicken coop, and a garden shed, making this property ideal for hobbyists, homesteaders, or equestrian enthusiasts. The land itself offers incredible potential, with 2.5 acres of hayfield, easily fenced for horses or livestock. The gently sloping landscape leads to a scenic branch (small creek), and the property extends slightly beyond, offering a wooded area perfect for recreational hunting. Located just off Route 39, this home provides easy access for commuting while still offering the serenity of country living. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, hobby farm, or a versatile space for business and recreation, this property is full of possibilities.

5 ACRE RURAL RESIDENCE / PRIVATE HORSE PROPERTY with HOUSE, HORSE BARN & MULTI-PURPOSE FABRIC BUILDING with LOW PROPERTY TAXES of $2,160. * This is the perfect starter farm; a property designed for animal lovers and those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle. A beautiful pine tree-lined driveway and classic three-board wood fencing creates an inviting entrance. The ranch-style home features three updated bedrooms, two updated bathrooms and a spacious living room complete with an electric fireplace. The original eat-in kitchen is ready to be customized to your taste. Plenty of space to add cabinets and counters; consider a counter that would double as a table. A first-floor laundry and utility room, conveniently located off the mudroom, adds to the home's practicality. Parking and storage are abundant with an attached two-car garage and an additional detached two-car garage. The large backyard is perfect for recreation, relaxation or gardening. The POLE BARN is 42x60 with 8 stalls, a tack room, feed room and a hay loft. The south side of the barn has a 30x60 overhang where the 4 stalls with dutch doors open to individual turnouts, protected from the elements. The lean-to on the north side is 24x60 provides additional equipment storage. COVERALL FABRIC BUILDING is 40x60 with new fabric an overhead door and service entrance, is perfect for storing equipment or toys and serving as a workshop. Two fenced paddocks, one large grass pasture plus additional unfenced land provides ample turnout space. Conveniently located near larger stores as well as Catlin and Matthiessen State Park for those looking to trails. This property is an excellent choice for equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Zoned Rural Residential. Sells "As-Is". Sellers will need time to locate their next home, but they are moving in-town, so the search should be relatively easy.

8 ACRE FARMETTE; FARMHOUSE, DAIRY BARN / HORSE BARN and POLE BUILDING Charming property, built in the early 1900's has been well maintained and offers modern conveniences. The FARMHOUSE is 2,882 Sq Ft with 5 Bedrooms and 2 Baths (Primary Bed and Bath are on the 1st floor.) The Enclosed Front Porch is very cozy and inviting. A beautiful leaded glass front door leads you into the formal Dining Room with hardwood floors and next to it, French Doors open to the office / library. The heart of the house is the LIVING ROOM featuring an abundance of light from windows on 2 walls and brick fireplace. The Kitchen features newer white cabinets with brand new QUARTZ COUNTERS, an ISLAND with cook top, oven and eating space, as well as a view to the barn and pastures. Around the corner is the Breakfast Room with a bay window and view of the back yard. Next to it is the 1st Floor Laundry / Mud Room (convenient for dirty barn or work clothes), which the sellers use for their day-to-day entry. Upstairs are 4 Bedrooms and 1 Bath. The largest (original primary) has 2 closets, wood stove and wide woodwork. The 5th bedroom is smaller - perfect for a Nursery. Use it as it is or reconfigure the upstairs to make a Primary with a walk-in-closet and ensuite. Solid wood doors throughout the home. NEWER ITEMS INCLUDE: Roof (2022), Windows & Siding (2021); Heating has 2 Zones, Whole House Fan and newer doors. AMAZING DAIRY BARN with BEAUTIFUL hay loft. It functions now as a HORSE BARN with 6 Stalls (all with windows and matts), concrete aisle, HEATED TACK / FEED ROOM...and the BEST SURPRISE..."THE SALOON" - It's the gathering place for friends and family...and one of the seller's favorite places about the farm. It was reroofed and repainted within the last 5 years. THE LAND: The Outdoor Arena is 130 x 215 with clay base to level the surface and sand footing - Enclosed by 6-rung Round Pen Panels supported by round wood posts. 6 Lush Grassy Pastures in a variety of sizes - 5 are close to the barn; 1 beyond the outdoor arena that is approximately 4 acres. LEAN-TO is 12x24 and straddles the fence line, making it useable by 2 different pastures. Two CHICKEN COOPS. POLE BARN is 40x70 with electric (no water). It features FINISHED OFFICE SPACE (2 Rooms) for your home-based business, COLD STORAGE AREA with an overhead door, concrete and gravel floor as well as LOFT SPACE. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED within minutes of the Historic Woodstock Square and 10 miles from trails at Rush Creek and Brookdale as well as between show facilities (Lamplight, Ledges and FVSA).

COMING SOON! 7.5 ACRES; CAPE COD HOME + BARN / POLE BUILDING + SOLAR PANELS, POND and BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! ZONED A1; AGRICULTURE. Look for the 3-Board White Wood Fencing...and you've found the place you'll want to call home! Two, semi-wooded PASTURES in front with a long drive provide privacy, as the home is set-back far from the road. Wind your way up the small incline to the Cape Cod home that was built in 2008. It features 2,561 Sq Ft of living space with up to 5 Bedrooms. Step into the 2-Story Foyer...and you'll immediately see some of the QUALITY FEATURES of the home...BEAUTIFUL Hardwood Flooring, Tray Ceilings and Vaulted Ceilings, Wide Trim and Solid 2-Panel Doors. Next you'll notice it's great for entertaining...the large Open space of the Great Room (with 2-Story, gas starting / wood burning, STONE FIREPLACE), Kitchen and Breakfast area is also adjacent to the formal dining room. The Kitchen features CUSTOM CABINETS and GRANITE COUNTERS with bar seating for 4. One side of the house has the 1st Floor Primary Bedroom and Bath (Spacious Bath with jet tub, separate shower, seating to do your makeup and a Walk In Closet). The other side of the home hosts 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath. There is finished space above the 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE (insulated and drywalled with fan and heater) which has direct access to the main house by the 1st FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM and 1/2 Bath and serves as the 5th Bedroom. FULL UNFINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT - Perfect for finishing into an In-law or Related Living Suite...or just great entertaining space. There's an abundance of natural light from the French Doors and Floor to Ceiling windows. It has ROUGHED IN PLUMBING for an additional bath and any extra building materials you see here, stay. Several choices for OUTDOOR LIVING for sunrises and sunsets...on the Covered Front Porch or Covered Back Deck. It includes an attached gas grill (hard piped in) and is wide enough for chairs and table space. Keep going...you don't want to miss the Screened-in Back Deck with 2ND STONE FIREPLACE (gas start/wood burning) - perfect for chilly evenings. Lastly, take the staircase down to the large covered area under the back deck, just outside of the walk-out basement...you could pour concrete or lay brick pavers for another outdoor option. OUTBUILDING is a CLEARY Pole Building built in 2019 with electric and water. It is 30x60 and serves as a DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE with concrete floor as well as a BARN. The barn portion currently has 2 horse stalls, a goat stall and room for additional livestock or poultry and an enclosed feed room. Rotate your horses between the 2 Large PASTURES in summer or keep them in the ALL-WEATHER PADDOCK in back. Plenty of additional WOODED LAND in back for more turnout, if desired...or just ride the trails that are already cut. LUXURY CHICKEN COOP - 4 years old with electric - It's split in side so you have 2 sections...each with individual runs. POND WITH BEACH AREA - Swim...Fish (Catfish and Bass) and Skate! CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 5 miles from I-55 yet in the country between Coal City, Gardner, Mazon and 20 min to Morris and I-80. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SEPARATELY: Tractor with implements (brush hog and spears, box blade, single blade, auger, lift forks, bucket).

4 ACRE BUILDABLE PARCEL - Zoned E-2; Estate. Build your dream home here! Partially fenced in front with 3-board vinyl fencing. Gravel driveway already in-place...just pick the location for your home. Tree-lined on the south and west sides. You can also build a barn horses and other animals or an outbuilding for storage for your boat, ATV's etc. (Please check with county for setback rules and # of animal units allowed.) CONVENIENTLY LOCATED across from the Kankakee River where fishing, hunting, boating and trail riding are within minutes. (Note: the barns in the background of the photos are not a part of this parcel.)

3 ACRES; 2-STORY HOME & OUTBUILDING; ZONED E-2; ESTATE. This 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home features BRAND NEW SIDING and several other updates that make it MOVE-IN-READY! The gorgeous beveled glass front door complete with transom and sidelights invite you in, where you find the whole home has been FRESHLY PAINTED and has newer White Oak hardwood floors finished in a dark matte color throughout. There are VAULTED CEILINGS in multiple rooms in the house, giving it a BIG FEEL, including the LIVING ROOM with WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE and sliding glass door that overlooks the back yard. SPACIOUS EAT-IN KITCHEN features wood cabinets, island, pantry cabinet and table space. The FORMAL DINING ROOM could also be used as an office. 1st FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE with dual walk-in closets, dual vanity, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Upstairs you'll find 3 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bath. The 4th Bedroom is a FINISHED BONUS ROOM above the garage and could also serve as a Family Room, Office or Workout Room. The UNFINISHED BASEMENT features a 10 ft pour and rough-in plumbing. It's wide open for your finishing ideas! The 1st Floor Laundry Room connects the home to the 3-CAR GARAGE (insulated and drywalled). OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES include a BRICK PAVER PATIO in front and an extra wide STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO in back. Seller planted 50 Apple Trees in the far back of the property. HORSE BARN is a 36x36 Morton Pole Building with 5 stalls, tack room and brick paver aisle. Stalls have been freshly leveled and are "horse-ready". Stall walls are solid and smooth with slider doors. 2 stalls have corner swing-out feeders for hay and water and Dutch doors that lead out to 12x36 lean-to (currently enclosed for hay/equipment storage, but could easily be opened up for a run-in shed). 2 - 12' slide doors in front and back for easy pull-through and ventilation during summer. Clear roof panels provide an abundance of natural light. 2 fenced pastures and a dry lot / paddock with that could be used as a round pen, as it has sand footing and is 3-rail wood fenced. Exterior was rack and 3-ton grain hopper. Plenty of exterior storage space for trailers. NEWER UPDATES: Siding, Roof/Gutters, Flooring, 1st Floor Furnace, Paint, Stove, sliding patio door off kitchen, A/C and Refrigerator. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED across from the Kankakee River are with fishing, hunting, boating and trail riding within minutes. ALSO AVAILABLE - 4 ADDITIONAL ACRES next door. This parcel is separated by a drainage culvert but connected with 3 bridges. Build a 2nd home or use it for additional pastures or hay.

RURAL RECREATIONAL RETREAT that gives you COUNTRY LIVING at it's BEST! 12+ WOODED ACRES with CREEK, FARMHOUSE, GARAGE, OUTBUILDING, BARN & SHED. Make this your primary residence or consider it as 2nd Home for weekend RETREAT where you can find PEACE and reconnect with NATURE. Set back from the road on a long, private, circle drive, you'll find a 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Cedar home offering over 2300 Sq Ft plus an Unfinished Basement. The main floor features the large family room with a fireplace, dining room, full bath, 3 bedrooms, mudroom, office, pantry, laundry and large deck. The 2nd floor features the master bedroom and bath. The entire interior & exterior has been freshly painted and a new roof was added in 2022. Many cosmetic updates have been made so that this home is ready for you to enjoy! OUTBUILDINGS include: DETACHED 1-CAR GARAGE with concrete floor and electric. (Needs Garage Door and TLC). 2-STORY WORKSHOP is 15x30 with vinyl siding and electric. Use it As-Is or or finish it for a GUEST HOUSE. ORIGINAL BARN is a perfect run-in shed or enclose it for a 1-stall barn with tack room. Across the drive and down the hill is the NEWER HORSE BARN (20x30 POLE BUILDING) with 3 Stalls, Tack room, Concrete Floor and Electric. Behind the barn is a 3-Sided Lean-To and a flat, cleared space - perfect for a pasture or arena - just add fencing. Beyond the creek is FULLY WOODED with TRAILS cut thru for walking or riding (horses, bikes or ATV's). Plenty of wildlife and beautiful throughout the year...hunt, fish, camp. LOCATED between Yorkville and Newark just off of Rt. 71 for easy commute into the suburbs. Zoned R1 - Residential and does allow for animals!

COMING SOON... UNIQUE INCOME PRODUCING FARM IN DEKALB COUNTY! Calling All Investors and / or Owner Occupants ... 50 ACRES with SOLAR FIELD, HOUSE, 3 OUTBUILDINGS, 2 PONDS and CREEK. THE ENTIRE PROPERTY IS LEASED OUT. The SOLAR FIELDS consist of approximately 25+/- acres (subject to final survey). Phase I came on-line in 2022; Phase II construction was just completed and will be coming on-line soon. The home, outbuildings and remaining land (including 2 ponds, creek and mature trees - great for pasture or other recreation) sit on the remaining 25+/- acres. The FARMHOUSE is 2,318 Sq Ft with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and 3-Car Garage. Open Concept on the main floor between the Kitchen, Dining and Living Rooms; unique for this age of home. For those who want to live on a farm, but not do stairs...it features a LARGE 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. The beautiful original staircase leads you to the remaining 3 Bedrooms and Bath on the 2nd floor. NEW Siding, Roof and Garage Doors in 2022 and septic tank and field in 2016. The attached 3-car garage is also a nice addition to a farmhouse. It features a fireplace / BBQ (great for grilling in the winter), 1st Floor Laundry and access to the basement. The Partial Basement is partially finished with a half bath, flooring, ceiling and painted walls. Back yard is fenced for dogs. The LARGE POLE BUILDING is 50x170 and 16ft High with 8 inch thick concrete floor and electric. Sliding doors on either end. Roof was repainted in 2022. The SMALL POLE BARN is 40x68 and 12ft High with concrete floor, gas and electric, small, finished office, large overhead door. CORN CRIB is 28x40 and 15 high with a SIDE BARN (28x48). The crib is sturdy, but needs TLC; Roof, Siding and Sliding Doors. RENT PAYMENTS: Solar Lease pays $800/per acre per year PLUS the real estate taxes ($16,215) on the Phase I PIN. House Tenant pays $850/month, Large Outbuilding $500/month, and Small Outbuilding $400/month. A copy of the lease with the Solar Company will be available to serious buyers. This property is incorporated into the Village of Somonauk and is on NATURAL GAS. ZONED AGRICULTURE. See Additional Features Sheet for more details. Lines drawn on the photos are approximate lot lines only per county records and do not represent or replace a survey by a licensed surveyor.

38 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL LAND! CALLING HUNTERS, HORSEBACK RIDERS AND OTHER RECREATORS...BRING YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDES OR DIRT BIKES. The LAND includes 10 acres of wooded trails, 13 acre hay field, 4 acre front pasture with the remainder including a creek front yard and the footprint of the barn. EQUESTRIAN ENTHUSIASTS...this HORSE FARM does not disappoint! 14 STALLS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR ARENAS - Use the BARNDOMINIUM as your primary residence or BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Elegant brick pillars stand at the gated entrance of this scenic farm. The drive leads you past the large front pasture, over the creek and up the small hill to your dream barn. There is more to this equine facility than what meets the eye! This pole barn, has upgraded Cedar Siding all around with newer insulated Metal Roof. The entrance has slate flooring and knotty pine walls with equine decor throughout. The BARN features 14 Stalls Total; (12x12) tongue & groove, matted with turn-out feeders. Exterior Stalls have Dutch doors that lead directly to lime paddocks and concrete aisle with drains. Interior finishes include: 1st Floor Office, Full Bath, Laundry / Kitchenette and Hot and Cold Wash Rack. INDOOR ARENA is 60 X 150 with sand footing, knotty pine wood kickboards on the lower half and insulated inner walls finished with soffit material. PLUS...there is finished space above the stalls that is the perfect Weekender / Entertaining space. This space is 2000 square feet with vaulted ceiling and skylights. It was recently remodeled and features wood burning fireplace, knotty pine / tongue & groove walls giving it a rustic cabin feel with luxury finishes of solid Hickory Wood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counters! OUTDOOR ARENA is 100 x 300 with sand footing and 3-board white vinyl, low maintenance, fencing. TWO ROUND PENS on the property (one within the outdoor arena and one by the drive). This property was set-up to pamper your show horse or to let them live naturally in a large pasture with shelter. This property comes with one Residential Building Allocation. 1-Owner; well designed and well maintained - MUST SEE - MOVE IN READY!

COMING SOON... 21 +/-ACRE FARMETTE; HOUSE, 3 OUTBUILDINGS, 2 PONDS and CREEK. This property is incorporated into the Village of Somonauk and is on NATURAL GAS. ZONED AGRICULTURE. The FARMHOUSE is 2,318 Sq Ft with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and 3-Car Garage. Open Concept on the main floor between the Kitchen, Dining and Living Rooms; unique for this age of home. It also features a LARGE 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. The beautiful original staircase leads you to the remaining 3 Bedrooms and Bath on the 2nd floor. NEW SIDING, ROOF AND GARAGE DOORS in 2022 and SEPTIC TANK AND FIELD in 2016. The attached 3-car garage is also a nice addition to a farmhouse. It features a fireplace / BBQ (great for grilling in the winter), 1st Floor Laundry and access to the basement. The Partial Basement is partially finished with a half bath, flooring, ceiling and painted walls. Back yard is fenced for dogs. The LARGE POLE BUILDING is 50x170 and 16ft High with 8 inch thick concrete floor and electric. Sliding doors on either end. Roof was repainted in 2022. The SECOND POLE BARN is 40x68 and 12ft High with concrete floor, gas and electric, small, finished office, large overhead door. CORN CRIB is 28x40 and 15 high with a SIDE BARN / WORKSHOP (28x48). The crib is straight, but needs TLC; Roof, Siding and Sliding Doors. There are 2 PONDS, CREEK and mature trees; great for fishing, hunting, pasture, or other recreation. MULTIPLE POTENTIAL BUSINESS USES OR POTENTIAL HORSE PROPERTY - Use the smaller barn for your stalls and the large one for your Indoor Arena. A portion of the acreage from the parcel to the west will be added to the PIN for the farmette for a total of approximately 21 +/- acres (subject to final survey). This property is currently leased out to multiple tenants. Ok to drive by, but please do not disturb tenants. Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval Letter will be required for showings to be confirmed.