
Land with Home for Sale in Rochester, Illinois
6856 Minder Rd, Rochester, IL 62563
Welcome to your serene country home just minutes from East Lake Shore Drive! This charming 1.5 story home features an open concept kitchen and a stunning 2 story great room with views of your own 20 foot deep, aerated, and stocked pond. The property includes a spacious 30x39 outbuilding (new furnace included but not installed), a three-stall horse barn, and fully fenced pasture perfect for horse lovers. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer Tilcore stone coated metal shingle roof (lifetime warranty) and a Generac backup generator servicing both the home and barn. The main floor boasts an eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry, a large office, first floor laundry off the garage entry, and a luxurious primary suite with dual walk-in closets and a newly renovated spa like bath featuring a Maax jetted tub, walk in shower, and heated floors. Energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling keep utility costs low. Additional features include a reverse osmosis system for the well water, plumbing has been run to public water at the road (not connected; $35 monthly meter fee), and two propane wall heaters in the partially finished basement family room for backup heat. Fruit trees in the front, 5 apple trees, 2 pear trees, 1 pie cherry, and 1 bing cherry. Located in the desirable Rochester School District, this country retreat is ready to welcome you home!
Location
- Street address
- 6856 Minder Rd
- County
- Sangamon County
- Elevation
- 589 feet
Directions
E Lake Shore Drive to Lake Service Road to Honeywell, right at Ramsey, road curves east on Sage, right at stop sign which is Minder Road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- MLS #
- PAAR CA1039738
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $7,337 - See Tax Record
Parcels
- 23320400014
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Level, Pond On Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Open
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
- Structures
- Outbuilding
- Features
- Pole Barn
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished
- Water
- Private, Public
- Heating
- Electric, Geothermal, Propane
- Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Windows
- Blinds, Window Treatments
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester District #3A | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Price drop | $583,000 | $16,000 -2.7% | PAAR |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Price drop | $599,000 | $26,000 -4.2% | PAAR |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Price drop | $625,000 | $25,000 -3.8% | PAAR |
| Oct 10, 2025 | New listing | $650,000 | — | PAAR |
































































