6163 S Blanding Road, HANOVER, IL 61041 | MLS #202601604 | Mel Foster Brokerage, LLC  
 
Listing provided courtesy of JIM SULLIVAN REALTYNorthWest Illinois Alliance MLSMLS# 202601604MLS Provider
  • 97 days on site
  • 6 views

Spectacular 156 acres MOL with magnificent bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and Bellevue Iowa situated in picturesque Jo Daviess County. A tremendous building site has already been cleared from which to enjoy the rock cliffs, a 2+ acre stocked pond, thousands of white pines and hardwoods plus breathtaking views in all directions. Soil boring tests have already been completed. The land includes 36.51 acres of tillable, 20 acres of pasture and 90 acres of timber. Many improvements have been made to the land in the past few years. A road has been cleared to the building site plus a new 4 BR, 3 Bath 28 x 56 Clayton Modular home has been erected at another building site to live in until your spectacular home has been built at the top! This home features a kitchen/dining combo with all appliances plus an island, a Master Suite with private bath, 3 additional bedrooms with another full bath and a laundry/utility room with a washer and dryer hookup. There is luxury vinyl flooring throughout the home. A 40 x 104 insulated barn has been built with two 14 ft. wide and 16 ft. tall overhead doors, in floor heat installed in the office area. The remainder has poured concrete with a drainage/storage system installed. An upper loft to be used as office or storage, a well and pump room, and a battery room with 5 Tesla batteries for storing electricity from 70 plus solar panels. The 25k generator is used as a backup to the solar. When solar power is unavailable due to weather or snow, the generator charges the batteries for power. A full handicap bathroom is also roughed in. New fencing, new well and pump plus a new septic tank and drain field service the barn and modular home. A Viviant Smart Security System with 4 camera windows and smoke detectors and a Viasat Satellite Dish for Internet Service are installed as well. With everything listed above, there is also an abundance of wildlife throughout the property for the hunting enthusiast including trophy bucks, turkeys, and other game. This is a birdwatchers and Equestrian paradise. It is a must-see property to truly appreciate all the wonder of this 156 acre paradise all located just minutes from Galena, Chestnut Mountain with the Mississippi River in your front yard. The home architectural plans are included in the price at a value of $25,000.

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance MLS, MLS#: 202601604

Love this property?
Create a profile so you can receive updates on this property as soon as they happen!
  • Property Type
    Residential
  • Lot
    156.10 acres

Get in Contact

Would you like to know more about this property? We're here to help! Let's connect and find what you're looking for.

Mel Foster Co. Inc
By providing your telephone number and/or email address, you give express permission for Mel Foster Co. to contact you via phone, text message, or email, even if your phone number is listed on a state or national Do Not Call list. To opt-out, you can reply stop at any time or click the unsubscribe link in the emails. Message and data rates may apply. View Privacy Policy.

Create a profile so you can receive updates on this property as soon as they happen!

  • Median Age
    39
  • Population Density
    23
  • College Educated
    31%
  • Estimated Median Income
    $46,029
  • Estimated Total Home Owners
    415
  • Estimated Total Renters
    237
  • Owner / Renter Divide
    64% / 36%
  • Estimated Average Household Size
    2
  • Total Population
    1,345
  • Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Owning this Home

$
$ %
%
* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

Life at 6163 S Blanding Road


Schools


School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.
Ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating. The schools displayed on this website are for informational purposes only and may not represent a complete or up-to-date list. School assignments are subject to change and should be verified directly with the local school district. Please contact the appropriate school district to confirm school zoning and enrollment eligibility for this property.

History

Date Event Value Agent
3/24/2026Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance MLS Added to Database
March 24, 2026
3/24/2026Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance MLS Added to Database
March 24, 2026