$475,000

beds

baths

3,800

square ft

2035 Chicago Road

Earlville, Illinois 60518

Closed / MLS #12357159 / Single Family / Earlville

Listing information updated 8/22/2025 at 6:03am

If These Walls Could Talk... They'd Have Over a Century of Stories to Tell! Built circa 1896, this stunning, historic home blends timeless charm with modern updates in all the right places. Set on approximately 5 beautiful acres just 4 miles south of Shabbona Lake State Park, this home offers nearly 3,800 sq ft of character-filled living space. Inside, you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms and 4 full baths-including a master suite with a luxurious 5'x7' walk-in tile shower. The kitchen features butcher block tops, newer appliances, and a classic butler's pantry. Original oak woodwork, crown molding, and hardwood floors flow throughout the home, with elegant touches like two staircases, and exquisite stained, leaded, and beveled glass windows. Enjoy cozy ambiance with three fireplaces located in the library, bar room, and parlor. Built-in cabinets and detailed craftsmanship are everywhere you turn. The exterior boasts a 62-foot wrap-around porch facing south and east, perfect for enjoying peaceful country mornings. A large 39x20 concrete patio and an impressive 32x80 outbuilding (with 3 large doors) offer incredible flexibility for animals, hobbies, and storage. The attached 2-car garage adds convenience. Located in the desirable Shabbona/Indian Creek school district, this one-of-a-kind property is ready to welcome its next chapter. Come fall in love with a home that has truly stood the test of time!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.

Exterior Type:

Block,Plaster

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Propane, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,800

Lot Size:

4.0-4.99 Acres

Acreage:

4.66

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

19x12 - Main

Kitchen:

17x16 - Main

Family Room:

17x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

17x12 - Second

Library:

19x14 - Main Level

Pantry:

7x7 - Main Level

Foyer:

17x13 - Main Level

Enclosed Porch:

12x6 - Main Level

Bar/Entertainment:

19x14 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,766

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60518

City:

Earlville

County:

Dekalb

Schools

School District(s):

425

Elementary School:

Shabbona Elementary School

Middle School:

Indian Creek Middle School

High School:

Indian Creek High School

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.

Exterior Type:

Block,Plaster

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Propane, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,800

Lot Size:

4.0-4.99 Acres

Acreage:

4.66

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

19x12 - Main

Kitchen:

17x16 - Main

Family Room:

17x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

17x12 - Second

Library:

19x14 - Main Level

Pantry:

7x7 - Main Level

Foyer:

17x13 - Main Level

Enclosed Porch:

12x6 - Main Level

Bar/Entertainment:

19x14 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$5,766

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60518

City:

Earlville

County:

Dekalb

School District(s):

425

Elementary School:

Shabbona Elementary School

Middle School:

Indian Creek Middle School

High School:

Indian Creek High School

Listing Office: Legacy Properties

Listing Office Phone: 224.999.9100

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