601 Franklin Street
Scales Mound, IL, 61075 $ 339,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.1 Sq 2,156 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,115
for $339,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 2,156 square foot home was built in 1920 on a lot size of 0.29.
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.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2156
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Electric Oil Forced Air Steam Baseboard Radiator(s) Zoned Other Wood
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 5
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Steel Siding Wood Siding
Year Built 1920
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Scales Mound
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Jo Daviess
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 1
Status Active
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 fro
City Scales Mound
High School District 211
MLS Area Scales Mound
Tax Annual Amount 4198
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 211
Elementary School District 211
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InteriorBasement Unfinished Partial
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 0
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Main Level In Unit
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Recreation Room Other Room
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Other
Parking Features Asphalt On Site Garage Owned Attached Detached Garage
Water Source Shared Well
Total Parking 9
Lot Dimensions 84x156x83x156
Lot Size Acres 0.29
Waterfront Y/N N
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $2,115
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $350
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $339,000
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About Scales Mound, IL 330 Population
7% Since 2002
$ 63,858 Median Income
55.13 Median Age
18% Households with Children
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565123 Elementary School
565484 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 10/3/2025 | $339,000 | -2.87% | Price Down |
| 8/18/2025 | $349,000 | | Listed Price |