
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Scales Mound, Illinois
4989 N Ford Rd, Scales Mound, IL 61075
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.
Location
- Street address
- 4989 N Ford Rd
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- Zip code
- 61075
- Community
- Illinois
- Elevation
- 984 feet
Directions
East on Stage Coach Trail, North on Ford Road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 71.14 acres
- Zoning
- AG
- MLS #
- SCWMLS 2019891
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $9,850
Parcels
- 0800006524
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Franchise
- Independent
Structure
- Style
- Colonial
- Stories
- 2
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 5
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | New listing | $1,375,000 | — | SCWMLS |












































