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8680 River Road, Kingston, Illinois

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Added On:03/04/2012

Last Updated:05/01/2025

Come Home to Peace, Serenity & Solitude. Passive solar envelope home on 5 wooded acres embodies the green movement.

Green Home

$5,400Annual Property Tax

2,138Square Feet

3 / 1½Beds / Baths

217800.00 sqftLot Size

1982Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$196,000

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$1,410.95

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Passive Solar Envelope Home

Property Description

MOTIVATED SELLER - PRICE HAS BEEN SLASHED BY $30,000!!!rnrnGreen, Green, GREEN!rnPassive Solar Envelope HomernEfficient Heating and CoolingrnSuper Low Fuel BillsrnSmall Carbon FootprintrnCompletely Surrounded by TreesrnrnrnThis passive solar envelope home on 5 wooded acres embodies the green movement.  The woods and fruit trees attract birds and wildlife.  It’s like having your own private park.rnrnFrom the moment you enter the 2-story atrium you’ll appreciate the unique features of the home.  The kitchen has open shelving, oak floors and a granite countertop.  The living room/dining room has newer carpeting.  There’s a nook off of the living room that has many possible uses including office, sewing room or craft room.   Laundry room with newer washer and dryer is on the first floor.rn rnThe three bedrooms upstairs all have sliding glass doors that open to a balcony that runs the length of the atrium.  The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, the bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a bidet.  The house faces south, so the huge windows and skylights in the atrium make the most of the sun.  The entire second floor has newer bamboo flooring, the ultimate in sustainability.rn rnIn addition to all of this there are two storage sheds, an above ground pool and an outbuilding that was converted into an office, complete with telephone and high speed internet access.

Neighborhood Description

The ultimate in privacy. This heavily wooded 5 acre lot is located on a dead end - there's no traffic whatsoever.

Market Area

Kingston, Illinois is a small, peaceful town in DeKalb County. It's 65 miles northwest of Chicago. DeKalb is 15 minutes away, Elgin and Rockford are about 30 minutes away.

School District

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Sea Level

Air Quality

Agriculture in Area	yes
Industry in Area	no
Air Pollution in Area	no
Pesticide Free	yes
Fragrance Free	yes
Cleaned with Green Products	yes

Interior Environment

Heating System	Solar - Passive
Cooling System	Passive Cooling
Ventilation System	Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration	None
Whole House Vacuum	yes

Energy & Water

Water System	Well
Wastewater System	Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish	Wood
Interior Finish	Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint	Other
Floor Material	Carpet
Roof Material	Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material	Other
Insulation Material	Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport	yes
Garage Type	attached
Number of Cars	2

Property Website

Website: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8680-River-Rd_Kingston_IL_60145_M83916-95467

Listing ID : 19338