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3980 E 4th Road

Mendota, IL 61342

5 beds
3 baths
2,800 sqft
~6 acre lot
$169 per sqft
1979 build
– on site

WELCOME TO THIS TRULY ONE OF A KIND, EXTENSIVELY UPDATED HOME ON 5.79 PEACEFUL ACRES IN MENDOTA. ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1979 AS AN UNDERGROUND EARTH HOME, THIS PROPERTY UNDERWENT A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION IN 2000 WITH THE ADDITION OF A SECOND STORY AND HAS BEEN THOUGHTFULLY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN RECENT YEARS. ~INTERIOR FEATURES: *FRESHLY RENOVATED THROUGHOUT WITH NEW FLOORING, TRIM, DOORS AND LIGHTING. *CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, CUSTOM CABINETRY, QUIET CLOSE DRAWERS, AND A LARGE ISLAND WITH SEATING FOR SIX. *GAS FIREPLACE ADDS WARMTH AND AMBIANCE *NEWER FAMILY ROOM CARPET AND FRESH PAINT *UPSTAIRS REMODEL INCLUDES NEW STAIRS WITH CUSTOM RAILING, UPDATED LIGHTING, CEILING FANS, AND MODERN FINISHES *RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLED FOR ADDED PIECE OF MIND *ADT SECURITY SYSTEM ON DOORS AND WINDOWS *NEWER WATER SOFTENER AND TANKLESS WATER HEATER *ALL HIGH END APPLIANCES STAY ~ENERGY EFFICIENCY & UTILITIES UPGRADES: * NEW FURNACE AND A/C *SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED ON GARAGE * NEW ROOF AND SIDING *NEWLY PAINTED GARAGE DOORS *NEW GAS LINE AND TUBE HEATER IN GARAGE *HEATED ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2+ CAR GARAGE BOTH WITH KEYPAD ENTRY *PRIVATE WELL & SEPTIC ~OUTDOOR OASIS: *SALT WATER IN GROUND POOL WITH NEW LINER AND NEW POOL FLOOR, AND WINTER COVER *HIGH EFFICIENCY VARIABLE TWO SPEED POOL PUMP WITH REMOTE *NEW POOL ROBOT FOR EASY MAINTENANCE *NEW FENCE AROUND POOL FOR SAFETY *FRESHLY STAINED DECK *POOL HEATER CURRENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING~STRUCTURAL HIGHLIGHTS: *ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH 14 INCH CONCRETE CEILINGS DOWNSTAIRS, IDEAL FOR A STORM SHELTER *PELLA WINDOWS WITH BUILT IN BLINDS IN THE LOWER LEVEL *PAINTED GARAGES PREPARATION FOR SOLAR INSTALLATION *BUTLER BUILDING ATTACHED SHORTLY AFTER ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION *ORIGINAL BLUEPRINTS AND CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THIS HOME SEAMLESSLY COMBINES ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES WITH RURAL CHARM AND IS MOVE IN READY WITH COUNTLESS UPDATES ALREADY COMPLETED FOR YOU. WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE RETREAT, A FAMILY FRIENDLY PROPERTY, OR A HOBBYIST'S DREAM WITH ABUNDANT GARAGE SPACE, THIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALL! SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Town & Country Realty Sales as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12381529 —

The Building

Year Built:

1979
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details:

Other
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
Total SqFt:

1400
Total SqFt:

2800
Below Grade Finished Area:

1400
Upper SqFt:

1400
Basement SqFt:

1400
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens, Window Treatments

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5
Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Dining Room
Laundry Features:

Main Level
Flooring:

Laminate

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2800

Location

Directions:

6th St. East out of Mendota to E 4th Rd then south 3+ miles to the property.
Location:

30282
Location:

30087

The Property

Parcel Number:

0614108000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

729X434X541X698
Lot Size Acres:

5.79
Possible Use:

Horses
Rural:

Y
Waterfront:

false
Pool Features:

In Ground

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

4542.18

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Exceptions-Call List Office

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Propane
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Green Energy Efficient:

Water Heater
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener

Schools

Elementary School:

Blackstone Elementary School
Alt Elementary Name:

Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District:

289
Middle Or Junior School:

Northbrook School
Middle Or Junior School District:

289
High School:

Mendota Twp High School
High School District:

280

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

10
Parking Features:

Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Driveway, Owned
Garage Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Workshop, Second Garage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$475,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,543
Taxes	$378
Insurance	$130
Utilities	$189 See report
Total	$3,240/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/9/25 Jun 9, 2025	Pending	MRED	$475,000
6/2/25 Jun 2, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$475,000	75.9% (11.7% / YR)
11/27/18 Nov 27, 2018		MRED	$270,000

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This house located in IL 61342 is currently pending sale for $475,000. 3980 E 4th Road is a 2,800 square foot house with 5 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 16 days. This house is in the attendance area of Blackstone Elementary School, Mendota High School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Northbrook School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Town & Country Realty Sales, and Rebecca McPheeters as distributed by MLS GRID.

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