Entrepreneur's Dream: Historic 3.67-Acre Farmette! / Horse Friendly Property / Farm For Sale in Plano, Illinois

ENTREPRENEURS and HOME-BASED BUSINESSES OWNERS: This home has been ANNEXED into the CITY of PLANO with NATURAL GAS and CITY WATER. It is Zoned R1 with PERMITTED USES including HOME OCCUPATIONS; VARIANCE for up to 5 HORSES and SPECIAL USE PERMIT for Agricultural uses, Bed & Breakfast Establishment, Childcare Facilities and Daycare Center (it's walking distance from schools!). The home has a Separate Entrance to an Office on the 1st Floor - keeping it PRIVATE from the rest of the house. SELLERS ARE OFFERING THE BUYERS A CREDIT OF $5,000 to help you turn your ideas into reality. Discover the rare opportunity with this 3.67 ACRE FARMETTE, offering the charm of the late 1800s home paired with modern conveniences. This property, the Original Homestead of Rock Creek Dairy Farms, boasts character and versatility throughout it's 3775 sq ft. It is a QUIET, SOLID home with THICK EXTERIOR WALLS. The UPDATED, EAT-IN KITCHEN features a 4x8 ISLAND, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FLOOR-TO-CEILING BUILT-IN CABINETS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CUSTOM LIGHTING, WOOD BEAMED CEILINGS and space for a large dining room table. The Family Room is the seller's favorite - 3 Walls of Windows provide beautiful "Naturescape" views. MAIN FLOOR also includes the Living Room, Library, Sitting Area, Office and Full Bath. 2ND FLOOR: 4 Bedrooms, Sitting / Sun Room & Full Bath. Two entrances to the unfinished BASEMENT; tall ceilings, great for storage! DETACHED GARAGE / BARN / OUTBUILDING is 40 x48; 2-story concrete building with 2 sets of staircases. Rebuild stalls (4 stall fronts still inside) or use as you wish. The ORIGINAL PUMP HOUSE serves well as a garden shed. A long drive sets the home back, in a private park-like setting with mature trees. It is adjacent to a Dedicated Wildlife Preserve on 2 sides. Additional buildable lot available (.41 acre). Sells "As-Is". Easy to show!

At a Glance

  • Type: Residential, Farm/Ranch.
  • +/- 3775 Sq. Feet, Finished.
  • 5 bedrooms.
  • 2 full baths.
  • +/- 4 acres.
  • Topography is Level.
  • Year built: 1920.

Residence Highlights

  • Rooms: First Floor Laundry, First Floor Master Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room, Library/Study
  • Appliances that convey: Dishwasher, Washer, Microwave
  • Architecture: 2 Story
  • Home exterior: Other
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Garage bays: 2
  • Garage features: Detached
  • Parking spaces: 6

Sale Options

  • For Sale

Asking Price

  • $499,000

Street Address

  • 3284 Rock Creek Rd.
    Plano, IL

Driving Directions

  • From Rt. 34 in Plano turn onto South Lew St, then right on East Lee St, continue onto Big Rock Ave (Rock Creek Rd), house is on the right.

Exterior Features

  • Patio

Farm Features

  • Storage Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel types: Gas
  • Municipal Water, Septic
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