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15534 Somonauk Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

$899,900
33.6 acres
Active
$100k drop
Est $4,898/mo

Welcome to The Animal Ranch-a rare opportunity to own a thriving 33.6-acre organic farmstead with a rich legacy. This incredible dual-parcel property (2.5 and 31.1 acres) combines sustainable country living, income potential, and unmatched scenic beauty. At the heart of the property lies a spacious 4,065 sq ft (both levels) custom ranch built in 1992, featuring 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a full walkout basement with a second kitchen, all wrapped in a beautiful cedar exterior. The home includes 2 furnace units and A/C. A 400 Amp main electric service is all underground, no overhead wires. There are a total of 7 Sub-Panels, all in conduit! You will find no Romex on the property, not to mention all water supply is in copper, which far exceeds building codes! Outdoor living shines with well manicured landscaped grounds, an attached gazebo, deck, patio, and partially complete outdoor fireplace-perfect for entertaining under the stars. The farm highlights include a New Windmill to be completed to live off-grid with your own clean energy source. 25 Organic tillable acres currently in hay production for horses, and livestock. If becoming organically "Certified" is important, this process will be a breeze as no pesticides or herbicides have been used on the field in 30+ years. There are multiple outbuildings totaling approx. 17,500 Sq Ft of which 3 buildings have their own septic tank, and a 4th septic tank has been installed in preparation for a future building. The outbuildings include: Workshop (30x36): Heated, with the 7th bathroom on the farm (toilet and shower), 3rd laundry with wash tub, hot water outlets, concrete floors, and robust power for tools or equipment. Tool Shed w/ 1-Bedroom Apartment (32x50): Livable quarters plus large machinery storage. Pony Barn (60x63 with 16' ceilings): With 3 horse stalls and a tack room. Petting Zoo Facility (60x60 with 16' ceilings) + Open Shelter Facility (60x25): Steel Building Open Span (55x100): Weatherproof storage for hay, tractors, or indoor horse arena. Nature lovers will be enchanted by wild-growing grapes, asparagus, and seasonal flowers, plus walking trails with benches shaded by mature trees and few mosquitoes making outdoor living on the farm a rare gift. The west-facing parcel boasts breathtaking panoramic views from a high elevation point, offering visibility of approximately 40 surrounding farms. Located in the Hinckley-Big Rock School District, known for its strong agricultural program and personalized student-teacher connections, this is a place to plant roots and grow legacies.

4,065
Sq feet
4
Beds
4
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
1992
Built

Location

Street address
15534 Somonauk Rd
Community
De Kalb
School district
429
Elevation
856 feet
Coordinates
41.8585, -88.6865

Directions

North on Rt 23, east on Perry Rd, North on Somonauk Rd.

Property details

Acreage
33.6 acres
MLS #
MRED 12375140
Posted

Property taxes

2024
$5,864

Parcels

  • 1217200008

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Franchise
Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Lot

Features
Pasture, Views

Exterior

Parking Spaces
12
Parking
Driveway, Owned
Pool
Deck, Patio
Structures
Gazebo
Features
Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill

Structure

Style
Ranch
Stories
1
Basement
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Electric, Propane
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Cedar
Roof
Asphalt

Interior

Room Count
13
Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room x 2, Laundry Room
Features
1 st Floor Full Bath, Built-In Features, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatusDescription
GasPropaneConnected

Nearby schools

NameLevelDistrictDescription
Hinckley Big Rock Elementary SCHElementary429
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle SchoolMiddle429
Hinckley-Big Rock High SchoolHigh429

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 29, 2025Price drop$899,900$100,000 -10%MRED
Aug 29, 2025Price drop$999,900$135,100 -11.9%MRED
July 30, 2025Price drop$1,135,000$50,000 -4.2%MRED
July 1, 2025New listing$1,185,000MRED
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This 33.6-acre property is located at 15534 Somonauk Rd in DeKalb, IL 60115. The property is available for sale for $899,900. It has a 4,065 sq ft 4 bedroom, 4 bath house built in 1992.

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