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17905 IL Route 173Harvard, IL 60033

Single Family · 39.20 Acres
$1,775,000 Price Change

17905 IL Route 173 Overview

Time on Site:
137 days
Visits:
3

This unique 39 acre property is conveniently located at the SWC of Route 173 & Shields Road between Harvard & Alden, IL., approximately 15 minutes from Lake Geneva, WI and the Metra train station in Harvard. Whether you are looking for a base of operations for your business, or a buildable parcel to build your dream home, look no further as this property has it all. Up the long paved gated drive secluded in the mature pines you will find the property is already improved with three well-crafted Morton Buildings that total approximately 17,535 sf, which further makes the opportunities endless with this property. The existing buildings have been well-maintained and built-out/improved with climate-controlled living, office, gathering space, climate-controlled shop space with a 12,000lb car lift, a bathroom, floor drain and multiple overhead doors. The third building is a cold storage building with concrete floors and three sliding doors. This property also features approximately 26 tillable acres of income producing farmland currently seeded in Alfalfa. There is access to the property from both Rt 173 and Shields Road. This unique property affords the new owner many opportunities for a rural, weekend family retreat, landscaping business or a location for a primary country estate.

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17905 IL Route 173 Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Lot 39.20 Acres

Details

General

School Information

  • School District: 50

Business Information

  • Current Use: Agricultural

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: McHenry
  • MLS Area Major: Chemung / Harvard / Lawrence
  • Township: Alden

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,827.32
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 0228100012
  • Possible Use: Agricultural,Single Family
  • Property Type: Farm
  • Special Listing Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Zoning: AGRIC

Interior

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Total: 0

General Information

  • Cooling: Partial
  • Heating: Propane
  • Laundry Features: In Unit,Sink

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Asphalt
  • Parking Total: 0
  • Pasture Acre: 1

Lot Information

  • Frontage Length: 2581
  • Frontage Type: State Road
  • Lot Size Acres: 39.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1112x1469x1310x369x198x1100
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Tillable Acre: 26
  • Water Source: Well
  • Wooded Acre: 3

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

General Information

  • Other Structures: Barn(s),Bldg/s No House,Metal Building(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electric to Site

17905 IL Route 173 Neighborhood

Community

60033 (HARVARD) Demographics

34
Median Age
111
Population Density (per sq. mile)
20%
College Educated
$58,242
Estimated Median Income
2,998
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,654
Estimated Total Renters
64% / 36%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

17905 IL Route 173 Monthly Cost

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* 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.

17905 IL Route 173 Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$520,854
Average List Price
$235
Average Price per Square Foot
10
Properties Sold
62
Average Days on Market
46
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

17905 IL Route 173 History

Date Event Value Agent
6/29/2026Source: MRED Price Reduction
$1,775,000 -4.1%
6/29/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Price Change
2/17/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
2/12/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
February 12, 2026