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Harvard, IL
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Why you’ll love it
BREATHTAKING COUNTRY VIEWS, CUSTOM-BUILT WALKOUT RANCH ON 5+ PICTURESQUE ACRES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL 5 ADJOINING ACRES! Discover the beauty of country living at 8221 Oak Springs Drive in Harvard IL, where breathtaking views, peaceful surroundings, and exceptional versatility come together. This beautifully designed home offers over 3,000 square feet of combined living and workshop space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, all nestled within a scenic landscape abundant with wildlife and natural beauty. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee while watching deer wander across your own backyard! A spacious eat-in kitchen and convenient main-level laundry provide everyday comfort and functionality. The inviting living room showcases a stunning stone fireplace, while beautiful French-style patio doors open to an expansive deck overlooking the picturesque countryside. The full walkout lower level offers incredible versatility, featuring a welcoming recreation area with a cozy wood-burning stove, French-style patio doors leading to a beautiful outdoor patio, and a generously sized, partially finished workshop with exterior access doors ideal for lawn equipment, hobbies, and projects. A traditional cellar provides the perfect space for canning, preserving, and additional storage. An impressive 3+ car garage offers even more room for vehicles, equipment, and recreational toys. A GARDENER'S DREAM, A HOBBYIST'S HAVEN, AND A NATURE LOVER'S RETREAT! With over 5 acres to enjoy and the unique opportunity to purchase an additional 5 adjoining acres, this remarkable property offers room to grow, explore, and embrace the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Experience the best of both worlds-peaceful country living with Lake Geneva's charming shops, dining, and year-round recreation within reach, plus convenient access to the Harvard Metra station, offering direct rail service to downtown Chicago for work, entertainment, and everything the city has to offer! RARE ACREAGE, REMARKABLE VIEWS, AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES - WELCOME HOME!
Listings courtesy of Century 21 Affiliated - Rockford as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Lynessa Piper • Century 21 Affiliated - Rockford
Co-listed by: Jerry Fredrick • Century 21 Affiliated - Rockford
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12807803
Based on info available as of Nov 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM EST.
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Affordability
$3,495/mo
- Mortgage$3,287
- Property tax$208
- HOA fee
- Homeowners insurance
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FEMA Flood Zone X
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