Courtesy: Kophamer & Blean Realty
815-772-2728
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Quick possession before the holidays! Spacious and beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering the perfect blend of comfort and functionality! The highlight of this home is the stunning family room featuring vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and French doors leading to a large composite deck-ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The main level also offers a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, convenient laundry, and a private primary suite. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a newly renovated full bath. The walk-out basement leads to an oversized 2-car garage with plenty of room for storage. Recent updates include solar panels (2022), water softener (2022), garage door openers (2022), HVAC (2023), both showers (2023), toilets (2024), sewer line (2024), and sump pump (2024). Move-in ready with major updates already completed!
Courtesy: LPT Realty
877-366-2213
**HISTORIC CHARACTER, MODERN IMPROVEMENTS & ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES ON Approx 4 ACRES!** Discover a truly unique opportunity in the peaceful countryside of Polo, Illinois. Originally built in 1930, this impressive approximately 10,000-square-foot, 10 plus bedroom estate combines timeless architectural character with substantial recent investments in infrastructure, mechanical systems, and interior renovations. this one-of-a-kind property offers extraordinary space, versatility, and potential. The current owners have invested extensively in updating and improving the property, addressing many of the significant expenses associated with restoring a historic estate. Major improvements include a new septic system (2025), all-new exterior windows and doors (2025), updated PEX plumbing, electrical improvements, a new air conditioning system (2026), well improvements, and a substantial garage addition. Interior upgrades include approximately $110,000 in bathroom renovations, $75,000 in kitchen improvements, beautifully restored hardwood flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, and extensive carpentry and common-area improvements. Throughout the residence, you'll appreciate the charm and craftsmanship of original millwork, two fireplaces, and expansive living spaces that offer flexibility for a variety of uses. While significant renovations have already been completed, the home presents an exciting opportunity for its next owner to add personalized finishes and bring their vision to life. The expansive grounds provide a picturesque country setting with numerous outbuildings, including a hay barn, grain barn, mini barn with paddock, a five-car detached garage, and an attached two-car garage. Recent improvements to the grounds include landscaping, tree removal, and the removal of aging structures. An EV charger adds another modern convenience. Whether you're searching for a grand private residence, a multigenerational family compound, or a distinctive property with potential for other uses subject to applicable zoning and approvals, the possibilities are exceptional. **With its remarkable scale, historic charm, extensive recent improvements, and additional acreage opportunity, this is a rare chance to make an extraordinary property your own.**
Courtesy: RE/MAX of Rock Valley
815-732-9100
Welcome home to this extensively updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath property! The upper level offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom, with the primary bedroom featuring the convenience of direct access to the bath. The main floor welcomes you with a spacious living room and an inviting kitchen that has been beautifully remodeled with newer cabinetry, granite countertops, and updated flooring. The dining room is open to the kitchen, creating a great flow for everyday living and entertaining. Head down to the walk-out lower level and discover a fabulous family room with a large closet, along with a second full bathroom. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened porch overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard, complete with a garden shed for added convenience and charm. The updates continue with a newer furnace, central air, and water heater, all replaced in 2020. The refrigerator and microwave are just two years old, and the living room, bedrooms, and hallway have all received brand new flooring within the last month! There is so much to appreciate here, from the thoughtful updates to the versatile living spaces and wonderful backyard. Come see all the perks this home has to offer!
Courtesy: Bird Realty
815-973-6768
A rare opportunity to own a distinctive country estate where timeless craftsmanship, generous acreage, and exceptional potential come together. Set on 3 acres in a desirable location between Dixon, Sterling, and Polo, this impressive 5 bedroom, 3 and a half bath residence offers the space, character, and architectural foundation to become a truly remarkable private estate. From the moment you enter, the home's original craftsmanship makes an impression, with abundant original hardwood and details that give the property a warmth and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated. The expansive open kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, creating a comfortable gathering space with the scale today's lifestyle demands. The first-floor laundry adds everyday convenience, while the downstairs bath is elevated by imported Italian marble flooring. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a spacious walk-in closet, luxurious Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and walk-out balcony overlooking the grounds. With five bedrooms and multiple living spaces, the home provides exceptional flexibility for family, guests, entertaining, or creating dedicated office and hobby spaces. The west portion of the home was originally constructed, while the east portion was refurbished in 2011, resulting in an intriguing blend of original character and updated living space. A large detached 3-car garage provides substantial room for vehicles, equipment, recreational toys, a workshop, or the needs of an equestrian property. Outside, mature apple and pear trees complement the acreage and enhance the property's established country setting. Zoned AG1 and well suited for horses, the property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a private rural lifestyle while remaining conveniently positioned between three communities. An additional 2 acres are available, providing the potential to expand the estate to an even more substantial homesite. For the discerning buyer, the opportunity here goes beyond what exists today. The architecture, acreage, setting, and scale provide an extraordinary canvas for someone with vision. Imagine adding your own architectural details, landscape design, equestrian amenities, entertaining spaces, or modern luxury finishes to create an estate that reflects your individual style. The groundwork is already in place, now it is ready for someone to make it exceptional.
Courtesy: Hvarre Realty
815-310-0496
Here's your chance to turn 4.88 acres just outside Polo into the country property you've been dreaming about. With approximately 2,600 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a flexible sitting room that could serve as a 5th bedroom or office, there's plenty of space to work with. Original wood floors, woodwork, pocket doors, and a built-in kitchen hutch give the home character, while two large barns, a machine shed, fenced livestock areas or chicken workshop, and mature fruit trees add even more possibilities outside. The home needs updates, but that also gives the next owner the opportunity to make it truly their own. If you've been looking for acreage, space, and a property you can shape into your dream country home, this one is worth a look.
Courtesy: Crawford Realty, LLC
815-285-3444
Spacious ranch style home with a large back yard and a dog run any pooch would love!
Looking for a home with plenty of space inside and out, and room to make it your own? This wonderfully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home sits on nearly half an acre in Polo and offers the space, versatility, and potential that can be hard to find! Inside, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, comfortable living areas, and a charming enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee, relaxing with a good book, or enjoying the changing seasons. And there's even more potential upstairs, a large walk-up attic is just waiting to be finished into additional living space, a home office, playroom, hobby room, or whatever suits your needs. Outside, the expansive yard provides plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, and play, while the large 20' x 26' garage offers excellent space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Conveniently located near schools, parks, the community swimming pool, shopping, and other local amenities. If space, potential, and a great location are on your wish list, 310 E Dixon Street deserves a closer look. Schedule your showing today!
Courtesy: Re/Max of Rock Valley
815-732-9100
Looking for a home with plenty of space inside and out, and room to make it your own? This wonderfully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home sits on nearly half an acre in Polo and offers the space, versatility, and potential that can be hard to find! Inside, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, comfortable living areas, and a charming enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee, relaxing with a good book, or enjoying the changing seasons. And there's even more potential upstairs, a large walk-up attic is just waiting to be finished into additional living space, a home office, playroom, hobby room, or whatever suits your needs. Outside, the expansive yard provides plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, and play, while the large 20' x 26' garage offers excellent space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Conveniently located near schools, parks, the community swimming pool, shopping, and other local amenities. If space, potential, and a great location are on your wish list, 310 E Dixon Street deserves a closer look. Schedule your showing today!
Courtesy: Heartland Realty 11 LLC
815-288-4648
BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME WITH EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained ranch, built in 2008 and offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of versatile living space totaling 3200 sq. ft. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the thoughtful features and comfortable layout this home has to offer. The main level provides spacious living areas, while the finished basement adds even more room to spread out. Enjoy the gorgeous custom bar and inviting finished family room, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or hosting game nights. A large multipurpose room provides endless possibilities for a home office, hobby space, exercise room, playroom, or additional gathering area. Additional features include a heated garage, whole-house generator, reverse osmosis system, high-efficiency water softener, and whole-house humidifier added in 2018. The home also includes all appliances, including two refrigerators and a beverage refrigerator, making your move that much easier. Recent updates include new carpet in 2019 and a new water heater in 2018. With its spacious ranch-style layout, finished basement, impressive amenities, and flexible multipurpose space, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and peace of mind. A must-see property that has so much to offer!
Courtesy: RE/MAX Hub City
815-562-7588
Courtesy: LPT Realty
877-366-2213
Built in 1930 and partially rehabbed, with plenty of opportunity for a purchaser to add their personalized finishes, this approx. 10,000 sq. ft., 17-bedroom mansion sits on 10 acres with an additional 10 acres available. With original millwork, two fireplaces, hay barn, mini barn with paddock, grain barn, 5-car detached and 2-car attached garage, all in an idyllic country setting.
Courtesy: Bird Realty
815-973-6768
Enjoy the best of country living in this exceptional new construction ranch home. Set on 1.28 private acres with scenic views, this property combines solid modern construction with a peaceful rural setting. You will immediately notice the care put into this home, from the custom timber truss entryways on the front and back porches to the premium structural materials designed for energy efficiency and long-term durability. The home features thoughtful upgrades like a stamped concrete foundation, a high-efficiency insulated siding system, and Andersen 400 Series windows. Step inside to a bright, open concept layout with a split floor plan. The main level features 9-foot ceilings, a spacious living area, and durable vinyl plank flooring throughout. The true showpiece of this home is the bright, highly functional kitchen with plenty of workspace including both a center island and a peninsula with breakfast bar. Premium double-stacked cabinets extend to the ceiling for a custom feel. Designed with modern full overlay styling, these cabinets are equipped with luxury upgrades, including soft-close doors and drawers and custom pull-out shelves for effortless organization. The space is beautifully finished with quartz countertops, a deep double basin farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient pantry. The well laid out, custom designed laundry room is styled to match the home's high-end kitchen finishes. Equipped with premium built-in cabinetry, the layout features a dedicated folding counter with storage drawers and a matching laundry sink and vanity with upper storage cabinets. The spacious primary bedroom suite offers two walk-in closets with organizers and a private bathroom with a quartz vanity top. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the main level. Downstairs, the expansive full basement boasts 10-foot ceilings that completely eliminate the typical dark basement feel. This lower level has been framed for a bedroom with egress window, a roughed-in bathroom, a utility room, a bonus room, and a large open space with a second egress window, giving you the perfect blueprint to complete a 4 to 5 bedroom layout with a spacious family room and 3rd bathroom. The attached 2-car garage offers extra headroom with 10-foot ceilings and is fully insulated and drywalled. Complete with a new septic system, high-efficiency HVAC, and a tankless water heater, this brand new home is ready for you to move right in and build future equity.
Courtesy: Kophamer & Blean Realty
815-772-2728
Spacious and beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering the perfect blend of comfort and functionality! The highlight of this home is the stunning family room featuring vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and French doors leading to a large composite deck-ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The main level also offers a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, convenient laundry, and a private primary suite. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a newly renovated full bath. The walk-out basement leads to an oversized 2-car garage with plenty of room for storage. Recent updates include solar panels (2022), water softener (2022), garage door openers (2022), HVAC (2023), both showers (2023), toilets (2024), sewer line (2024), and sump pump (2024). Move-in ready with major updates already completed!
Courtesy: 28 Real Estate LLC
815-380-6769
Welcome to your own private equestrian retreat on 4.31 acres at the edge of town! Offering the perfect combination of country living and modern convenience, this one-of-a-kind property features over 9,000 square feet of building space designed for horse enthusiasts while providing plenty of room for hobbies, storage, and everyday living. The home features a spacious main-floor bedroom and full bathroom, a family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, and a kitchen with hickory cabinetry offering abundant storage. The master bedroom includes an impressive 12' x 10' bonus room currently used as a walk-in closet but equally suited for a nursery, home office, or private sitting room. Outside you'll enjoy a 2 car garage, an above-ground pool with deck, a large 25' x 21' concrete patio perfect for entertaining, a spacious play area, basketball court, garden shed, and a 19' x 9' heated shed complete with electricity and windows. The true centerpiece of this property is the horse facility. The heated barn offers four box stalls with room to expand, feed room, office, bathroom, laundry hookups, and a nice size hangout area. Attached is a 60' x 60' indoor riding arena featuring new sand footing (2024), along with an additional 38' x 60' attached building offering endless possibilities for equipment storage, additional stalls, or workshop space. Outside, you'll find a 56' x 28' lean-to serving 2 paddocks, six fenced paddocks with electric fencing. Additional highlights include leased solar panels that power both the house and barn making this an efficient property. Furnace & A/C ~10-year-old. City water and sewer servicing the home, and a private well and septic serving the barn. Just minutes away from White Pines State Park with beautiful trails to ride on.
Courtesy: Crawford Realty, LLC
815-285-3444
If a spacious country home is what you're looking for, you'll find it here on this half acre on Unity Rd. There's great potential to update according to your style and palette. The size of the living, dining and kitchen areas are all pleasing and quite useable accomodating larger furniture pieces if that's your style. The four upstairs bedrooms are equally sized and bright and airy with a bonus room in the center - a perfect gaming space. There is a big mud room combo laundry on the main floor conveniently located to the attached garage entryway. The basement will surprise you - so spacious and clean it's perfect for storage or a workout area. Polo school district is highly recognized as a "Best School" winning the Thrive Award, listed as a top performing school in the state. Check it out at Great Schools website. The sprawling, level, half acre yard is wide open for your landscaping creations - perennial gardens, vegetable gardens; whatever is your delight. It already offers mulberry trees, a cherry tree, strawberries, and rhubarb. LP gas and electric baseboard heat, LP tank is owned and will stay with the property, central air, new roof on both house and garage, new well pump, and a new meter base. There is an unfinished 40 x 96' pole building and a 220v outlet in the attached garage. Property sold AS-IS. If you're a park/hiking enthusiast, White Pines Park is only a 6 mile drive. Country homes in this price range go quick so don't wait long! Call today.
Courtesy: Hvarre Realty
815-310-0496
Set on 4.65 acres just outside Polo, this spacious farmhouse offers room, character, and plenty of opportunity for the right buyer. The home features approximately 2,600 sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a sitting room with a closet that could function as a 5th bedroom, office, or flexible living space. Inside, you'll find original wood floors, radiant heat, and classic details including original woodwork, a built-in kitchen hutch, and solid wood pocket doors. The property offers a peaceful country setting with mature fruit trees, including apple, pear, peach, and mulberry, along with wild black raspberries and grapes. Outside, you'll find two large barns, a machine shed, fenced livestock areas, a home for chickens, and a workshop, giving you space for storage, hobbies, animals, gardening, or future plans. The home is ready for updates and improvements throughout, but offers a strong starting point with space, acreage, outbuildings, and original character that can be hard to find. The boiler is approximately 5 years old, the water heater is approximately 2 years old, and the owned LP tank comes with the property. Bring your vision and make this country property your own.
Courtesy: Online Brokers Inc.
630-860-0505
This 9 Yr Old Unique property with its Ultra - Morton Built Barndominium / Shop is a true must see to appreciate! You could not replace this 8500 sq ft building with all of its incredible amenities for this price! Sitting on over 3.35 acres of R1 (rural residential) zoned land, there are many possibilities for a future business. Loads of storage for 50 vehicles inside and nearly 100 vehicles outside! The shop area offers everything you could imagine! Tons of opportunities with what type of business you could house in this incredible building that has over 8500 square feet! The shop has an Air Compressor which all of the shop walls are plumbed, 4 post lift (available for purchase), 2 post lift(available for purchase), and Heated flooring through out with concrete footings with rebar. Solar Panels (monthly ave elec bill is $17), Triple drain in shop area, private bath in shop area, 2 electric car chargers, one solar car charger. All Raynor insulated garage doors sizing from 16x24.5, 16x20.5,16x14.5,16x14. Shop is 60x60, Additional shop area of 60x60. There's tons of opportunity with a storage building business! Over 40 fruit trees including Peach, Cherry & Apple. Your own orchard! There's an additional storage building that is 34x24. The High End living quarters are quite charming and cozy.. You'll get a feeling of Northwoods living with the phenomenal shop area with a loft just out your back door! Just a few of the exceptional amenities are: Granite counter top, custom oak cabinetry, all stainless appliances, Pella windows, walk in whirlpool tub, loads of storage and fantastic views from all the windows. You'll totally enjoy the wrap around screened in porch! Don't delay, call today!
Courtesy: RE/MAX Sauk Valley
815-625-3722
Escape to the peace and privacy of country living with this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home set on 26.89 acres. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, room to roam, or simply a quiet place to call home, this property delivers. A 1-car attached garage and impressive 4-car detached garage provide plenty of space for vehicles, equipment, and toys, while the classic corn crib with chicken coop adds true rural charm. Step inside and feel right at home with newer flooring throughout the main level, a large 16x16 mud/laundry room perfect for country life, and a finished attic featuring beautiful barn wood that brings warmth and character. Built-in cabinetry, pocket doors, and thoughtful details throughout give this home a timeless farmhouse feel. Appliances, including washer and dryer, are all included, making your move much easier. Enjoy wide open spaces, fresh air, and the simple lifestyle that comes with it-this is the kind of property you don't come across often. A true must see for anyone looking to embrace country living.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Town Lake & Country
815-493-7653
Great family home on a corner lot. Beautiful woodwork and pocket doors. Most windows are replacement vinyl windows. This home is made for entertaining! The back deck runs the length of the house with additional putting green and room for an above ground pool - or you can set up a game of sand volleyball! HUGE garage/workshop/workout room/game room. Located close to all Polo schools! This is a solid home, but is being sold as-is. Cash or Conventional financing only. Solar panels are leased at $68/month and the electric bill runs $20 or less each month. Lease to be transferred to new owner.
Courtesy: Sauk Valley Properties LLC
815-288-2881
Motivated seller !! Located close to downtown, Enclosed front porch, all fresh paint, updated bathroom, main floor laundry with a new deck to the backyard, large 2 car garage with alley access and water and gas line - ready to add heat.
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Polo is located in Illinois. Polo, Illinois has a population of 2,462. Polo is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.21% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.12%.
The median household income in Polo, Illinois is $48,446. The median household income for the surrounding county is $67,534 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Polo is 34.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.4 inches per year, with 29.1 inches of snow per year.
