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Active
Price cut: $30K (1/30)
$695,000
520 Bald Knob Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051
3beds
2,030sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 416 days |
- 3,115 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2026 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Heidi Peterson, ABR 815-385-6770,
RE/MAX Plaza
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12278638
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Foyer, Den
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Den
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,757
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 306
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property, Front of Property, Side(s) of Property
- Water view: Water,Back of Property,Front of Property,Side(s) of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 68X274X66X258
- Features: Water Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 1017201002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Rights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Johnsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $342/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $526,578
- Annual tax amount: $11,098
- Date on market: 1/28/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,721/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$342/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12278638 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000$357/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12278638 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Price change | $725,000-9.3%$357/sqft |
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| 2/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,000-3.2%$394/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11977689 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11633053 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Price change | $825,000-2.9%$406/sqft |
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| 9/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $849,900+70.3%$419/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11230020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2011 | Listing removed | $499,000$246/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #07533362 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2010 | Listed for sale | $499,000-9.3%$246/sqft |
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| 2/21/2010 | Listing removed | $549,900$271/sqft |
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| 2/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $549,900$271/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,393 +2.7% | $175,526 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $11,098 +7% | $157,253 +12.9% |
| 2022 | $10,370 +5% | $139,267 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $9,875 +3.2% | $129,696 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $9,566 | $124,289 +5.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $118,022 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $9,579 +2.6% | $112,670 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $9,338 +1% | $105,744 +7% |
| 2016 | $9,247 | $98,826 +11.3% |
| 2013 | $9,247 | $88,826 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $105,140 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,094 -7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $118,610 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $120,318 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $112,895 +15.9% |
| 2004 | $7,795 +19.7% | $97,434 +24.3% |
| 2003 | $6,511 -2.1% | $78,382 +5.4% |
| 2002 | $6,650 +2.6% | $74,385 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $6,483 +0.3% | $71,476 +3.4% |
| 2000 | $6,466 | $69,119 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,775/mo
Principal & interest
$3472
Property taxes
$1303
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60051
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10James C Bush Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Johnsburg Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Johnsburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ringwood School Primary Ctr
- Middle: Johnsburg Junior High School
- High: Johnsburg High School
- District: 12
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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