Welcome to 1661 Mill Road, where timeless charm meets peaceful country living. Nestled on a picturesque 1.22-acre lot surrounded by mature apple, oak, and juniper trees, this inviting home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience just minutes from I-90, Route 20, and all the amenities of Cherry Valley and Rockford. Inside, you’ll find spacious living areas filled with natural light, highlighted by beautiful French doors connecting the family and dining rooms and large windows overlooking the scenic backyard. A brand-new main floor half bath adds modern convenience, complementing the home’s thoughtful layout. You'll enjoy the giant oversized primary bedroom with two closets, the kitchen with beautiful butcher block countertops and a cozy Ben Franklin stove in the living room along with a gorgeous bay window. Recent updates include a newer garage door (2024), water heater and water softener (2025), and half bathroom added to main level (2026). all appliances stay with the home. Step outside and enjoy the plenty of room to entertain, garden, or simply relax. A versatile detached craft shed offers the perfect space for hobbies, a studio, workshop, or playhouse. If you’ve been searching for acreage, charm, and a move-in-ready home with room to grow, this is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (8/14)
$319,900
1661 Mill Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
1.22 Acres Lot
$313,000 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gorgeous bay window
- 32 days
- 1,464
- 21
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kateland Thayer 815-979-4540,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202604803
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 357
- Dimensions: 21 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 357
- Dimensions: 21 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,320
- Finished area below ground: 680
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 1236103013
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Cherry Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $167,409
- Annual tax amount: $1,635
- Price range: $319.9K - $319.9K
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$313,000
$297,000 - $329,000
$2,174/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Pending sale | $319,900$160/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604803 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $319,900-3%$160/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604803 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,900-5.7%$165/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604803 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listing removed | $349,900$175/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602648 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900$175/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602648 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,740 -7.7% | $55,803 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $1,885 -8.3% | $49,204 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,056 | $43,980 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $40,326 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $2,293 -3.1% | $38,122 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $2,367 -5.8% | $36,335 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $2,512 -3.4% | $34,243 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $2,601 | $32,771 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $2,601 -1.4% | $32,157 |
| 2015 | $2,639 -1.1% | $32,157 -17.9% |
| 2014 | $2,667 -28.1% | $39,145 -23.2% |
| 2009 | $3,708 | $50,939 -0.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,325 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,331 +4.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $46,139 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,726 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,106 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $36,874 +2.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,938 |
| 1999 | -- | $35,938 |
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Neighborhood: 61016
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Guilford High
- District: Rockford 205
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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