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4989 Ford Road, 
Scales Mound, IL 61075

$1,375,000


5

Beds


3

Baths


3,971

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Jim Sullivan

Jim Sullivan Realty, Inc.

815-947-9040

Last updated:

May 15, 2026, 03:12 PM

MLS#

2019891

Source:

Metro MLS

About This Home

4989 Ford Road

Beautiful in every season and at every hour?from sunrise to sunset?and the night skies are filled with stars. This 71-acre property offers a blend of natural beauty, recreation,& opportunity. Approximately 40A of established prairie, 20A of woods, and 10A of farmable land. The five-bedroom home welcomes with warmth and light. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry. Just off the kitchen is a pocket office and a screened porch extends the kitchen into a three-season living space. The living room boasts built-in bookshelves and a cozy gas fireplace. Also on the main floor are a formal dining room or entry area, a laundry room, powder room, and a mudroom. The upper level has 2 full baths, and an en-suite bedroom. The lower level offers two bonus rooms. Outside lies a 4,200-square-foot barn and land with two ponds and natural springs, all protected by a conservation easement. 10A is a farmable, building envelope. A CRP contract exists on the prairie ground.

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1940

Price Summary

1,375,000

$346 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

2019891

Last Updated:

May 15, 2026, 03:12 PM

Added:

a month ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

3,971 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Colonial

Building Area:

3,971 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1940


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

3,098,858


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,375,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$346 per Sq. Ft.

Source:Metro MLS
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