$560,000
SOLD APR 7, 2026

6856 Minder Rd Rochester, IL 62563

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,647 Sq Ft
5 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 7, 2026

$212 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

134 on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Pond
  • No HOA
  • Rochester High School Rated A-
  • Pole Barn
  • 2.5 Car Garage

About This Home

As of April 2026

Welcome to your serene country home just minutes from East Lake Shore Drive! This charming 1.5 story home features an open concept kitchen and a stunning 2 story great room with views of your own 20 foot deep, aerated, and stocked pond. The property includes a spacious 30x39 outbuilding (new furnace included but not installed), a three-stall horse barn, and fully fenced pasture perfect for horse lovers. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer Tilcore stone coated metal shingle roof (lifetime warranty) and a Generac backup generator servicing both the home and barn. The main floor boasts an eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry, a large office, first floor laundry off the garage entry, and a luxurious primary suite with dual walk-in closets and a newly renovated spa like bath featuring a Maax jetted tub, walk in shower, and heated floors. Energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling keep utility costs low. Additional features include a reverse osmosis system for the well water, plumbing has been run to public water at the road (not connected; $35 monthly meter fee), and two propane wall heaters in the partially finished basement family room for backup heat. Fruit trees in the front, 5 apple trees, 2 pear trees, 1 pie cherry, and 1 bing cherry. Located in the desirable Rochester School District, this country retreat is ready to welcome you home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fritz Pfister

RE/MAX Professionals Brokerage Phone: 217-652-7653 License #475091171 Listed on: 10/10/2025

RE/MAX Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheri Shadis-Baker

The Real Estate Group, Inc. License #475109583

The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,337

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 261x875x260x875
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,647 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Great Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Porch

Schools

  • Rochester District #3A High School

Utilities

  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Water Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23320400014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,337

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

5 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: Mobl: 217-652-7653
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Living Area: 2647
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Blinds
  • KitchenDining: Breakfast Bar,Dining Informal,Eat-In Kitchen,Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Pole Barn
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Poured Concrete
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Propane, Electric Water Heater, Geothermal
  • Water Source: Private, Public, None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • MandatoryMonthlyFee: No
  • MandatoryAnnualFee: No

Schools

  • High School: Rochester District #3A

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5
  • Lot Size: 261x875x260x875
  • Parcel #: 23320400014

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Geothermal Heating/Cooling System

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7337.08
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied,Senior Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2025
Closed on
Mar 12, 2026
Sold by
Debra Skirvin and Michele Womontree
Bought by
Gorse Richard and Gorse Jennifer Ann
Seller's Agent
Fritz Pfister
RE/MAX Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Cheri Shadis-Baker
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-13.85%
Views
184

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$503,586
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,506

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2013

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2012

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1995
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $560,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Deed $350,000 --
Deed $280,000 --
Deed $40,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $504,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2026 04/07/26 Sold $560,000 -2.6% $212 / Sq Ft
02/21/2026 02/21/26 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Price Changed $575,000 -1.4% $217 / Sq Ft
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Price Changed $583,000 -2.7% $220 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Price Changed $599,000 -4.2% $226 / Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Price Changed $625,000 -3.8% $236 / Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $246 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,337 $122,404 $19,093 $103,311
2023 $7,176 $116,265 $18,135 $98,130
2022 $6,883 $110,089 $17,172 $92,917
2021 $6,593 $105,692 $16,486 $89,206
2020 $6,464 $104,335 $16,274 $88,061
2019 $6,354 $105,017 $16,380 $88,637
2018 $6,304 $103,332 $16,117 $87,215
2017 $6,070 $102,238 $15,946 $86,292
2016 $6,000 $98,896 $15,425 $83,471
2015 $6,721 $98,004 $15,286 $82,718
2014 $6,266 $97,284 $15,174 $82,110
2013 $6,170 $96,168 $15,000 $81,168
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1039738

RMLS Alliance

APN: 23-32.0-400-014

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