Under Contract

340 Shaffer Street

Dakota, IL 61018
$200,000
3beds
3baths
2,576sqft
0.51acres
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About this home

Half acre lot! Solid brick ranch offers comfort, flexibility, and a touch of country charm. With 1,556 finished sq ft on the main level and an additional 1,020 finished sq ft in the lower level, there's room to spread out and enjoy every season. The main floor features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 2 half baths. The finished lower level expands your living options with a kitchenette and generous living space-ideal for in-law quarters, guest accommodations, or extended entertaining. A heated 2 car detached garage provides year round convenience, complemented by an oversized attached storage shed perfect for tools, hobbies, or equipment. Roof 2022, gutters 2023, C/A 2020, furnace rebuilt 2020. Outdoor living shines here: a rear deck for relaxing or grilling, plus a yard filled with established plantings including 2 producing grapevines, 2 peach trees, an apple tree, rhubarb, and 2 blueberry bushes. With unique features and flexible living options, this home is enriched by its small town Dakota setting, where rural charm, open space, and a strong sense of community come together to create an inviting place to settle in.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.

The facts

Property typeResidential
Year built1974
Garage spaces2
Fireplaces1
Lot size0.51 acres
Architectural styleRanch
Annual tax$4,010
CountyStephenson
MLS #MRD12621661
Days on market4

Schools

ElementaryDakota Elementary School
Middle / JuniorDakota Jr Sr High School
High schoolDakota Jr Sr High School

Features

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherWater Softener
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedDrivewayOwnedGarage
Construction
BrickStoneWood Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
Listed by
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Heather Manis

Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/21/2026, 2:16:04 PM. All data should be independently verified.

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