Breathtaking 40-acre Private Sanctuary - Discover the Rare Chance to Create the Legacy Estate you've always dreamed about. Hidden behind towering trees and surrounded by scenic countryside, this extraordinary property feels like your own private resort - complete with a stunning stocked pond, wooded trails, open farmland, and endless possibilities for recreation, relaxation, or future development. Wake up every morning to panoramic water views, peaceful wildlife, and the kind of privacy that simply cannot be replicated. Spend your summers lounging by the inground pool, fishing from your private dock, exploring ATV and hiking trails through mature woods, or enjoying unforgettable sunsets from the expansive deck overlooking the water. The estate features a charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath main home full of character and potential, along with a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest/annexe home perfect for guests, related living, caretakers, Airbnb income, or a private office retreat. Additional improvements include a 3-car garage, workshop, greenhouse, and a massive 56' x 30' pole barn with electric and water ready for hobbies, equipment, storage, horses, or future expansion. Whether you envision building a luxury family compound, equestrian estate, wedding venue, recreational paradise, corporate retreat, hobby farm, or exploring incredible redevelopment opportunities, this property offers the land, setting, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. The combination of wooded acreage, open farmland, water features, and prime location creates a truly irreplaceable opportunity with remarkably low taxes. Properties like this are almost never available - a private world of your own where dreams, lifestyle, and opportunity meet. **NO TRESSPASSING - DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION**
| MLS # | 12652661 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1913 |
| Days On Site | 92 |
| Listing Provided By | Baird & Warner | Jared Gordon |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,400 |
| Garage | 3 |
| Basement | Y |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 40.00 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Water |
| Rooms Total | 10 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Interior Features | Hot Tub, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level |
| Exterior Features | Hot Tub, Dog Run |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt, Rubber |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Features | Wooded, Mature Trees |
| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Patio, Porch |
| Fencing | Partial |
| Parking Features | Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|
| Community Features | Pool, Horse-Riding Trails, Lake, Gated |
|---|
| Tax Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 4976.2 |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Cook |
| City | Steger |
| Zip Code | 60475 |
| Area | Steger |
| Listing VS Median (in 60475) | |
Price: $1,600,000 low | high Med: $204,645 sqft: 2,400 low | high Med: 1,337 $ / sqft: $667 low | high Med: $153 On site: 92 low | high Med: 81.5 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Cook |
| City | Steger |
| Zip Code | 60475 |
| Area | Steger |
| Listing VS Median (in 60475) | |
Price: $1,600,000 low | high Med: $204,645 sqft: 2,400 low | high Med: 1,337 $ / sqft: $667 low | high Med: $153 On site: 92 low | high Med: 81.5 | |
![]() | $309,500939 Honey LaneCrete, IL 60417 |