Jo Daviess, US
Two-story home with multiple garages for sale, Scales Mound, IL 61075. Home at 601 Franklin St., Scales Mound, IL 61075 for sale. There is a lot to see here! Meticulous cared for home offers three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms , an open kitchen, a spacious living room, family room, 4 seasons/sunroom, an entertainment room, ( sellers "Man Cave"), main level laundry along with an ample pantry for food storage. This home has (2)-two-car garages (36'x23' & 37'x23') and a shop(20'x15'). Sellers have done an exceptional job maintaining their home. Seller at one time ran an auto body shop, so there is 220 and 110 power. If this is something you aspire to do, contact the Village of Scales Mound mayor for approval/ permits of the business you want to do. There are a variety of heating sources options throughout the property, that have been implemented in this fantastic property. If you like to burn wood, there is a woodfire boiler that can heat home, and garage, or there is zoned oil-burning furnace, hot water heat baseboard/ radiators , OR if you choose the mini-splits for heat and air conditioning, that is an option as well. There is a surround sound system in the 4-season/sunroom and in the living room will stay. Exterior of home is steel siding. Currently sellers have Mediacom for internet, but there high-speed FIBER OPTICS ran to the rear of the property. Buyer may choose to hook up to that in the future. Home located in Scales Mound school district. Recent updates include: 2020: added detached shop area with electric "Bob's aviator" electric doors on detached shop installed living room carpet, 2021: new wood furnace, 2022: retaining wall, microwave, 2023: downspouts and gutter covers, mini split units, water heater, flooring in kitchen, 2024: installed new blacktop driveway, triple pane picture window in front room, stackable washer/dryer, 2025:dishwasher. Some check this home out as it is in great condition with loads of garage space for the car collector in your life. Room dimensions and Square footages are approximates, aerial views are not survey, but estimated boundary lines.
Courtesy Of: RE/MAX Prime Properties
Feature Highlights
- Built Before 1978
General Features
- List Date:
- 08/18/2025
Interior Features
- Living Area Source:
- Estimated
- Bedrooms Possible:
- 3
- Bathrooms Full:
- 1
- Rooms Total:
- 8
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft:
- 2156
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 84x156x83x156
- Parking Total:
- 9
Financial
- Days On Market:
- 182
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $4,198.00
- Tax Year:
- 2024
Other Features
- Elementary School District:
- 211
- High School District:
- 211
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- 211
- Age:
- 100+ Years
Directions
Take Stagecoach trail to Village of Scales Mound, IL. Then take Main St to the railroad crossing cross them and take the immediate left then you are on Franklin St, the house is on the left 3 homes from corner.
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