Listing provided courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real EstateMREDMLS# 12556248MLS Provider
  • 137 days on site
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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.

Source: MRED, MLS#: 12556248

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  • Property Type
    Farm
  • Lot
    39.20 acres

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  • Median Age
    34
  • Population Density
    111
  • College Educated
    20%
  • Estimated Median Income
    $58,242
  • Estimated Total Home Owners
    2,998
  • Estimated Total Renters
    1,654
  • Owner / Renter Divide
    64% / 36%
  • Estimated Average Household Size
    3
  • Total Population
    13,479
  • Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

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Life at 17905 IL Route 173


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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