Is parking easy in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Morrison, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Morrison, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Morrison, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's quiet

Do kids play outside in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Morrison, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Morrison, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Morrison, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say there's wildlife

Do residents of Morrison, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say car is needed

Are there community events in Morrison, IL?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for Penrose Rd?

Penrose Rd in Morrison, IL last sold for $1,601,000 in January 2024.

Is Morrison a buyer's or seller's market?

Morrison is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Morrison?

Residents describe Morrison, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Morrison, IL .

What are the closest schools to Penrose Rd?

The closest schools to Penrose Rd in Morrison, IL are Morrison High School (rated 1/10), Morrison Jr High School (rated 4/10), Northside School (Pre-K/Elementary).

OFF MARKET

$1,601,000

Last sold price

Penrose Rd, Morrison, IL 61270

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 26, 2024 for $1,601,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
Spring Valley Rd, Morrison, IL	2.51	Lot/Land	$599,771	10/01/25	-	-
Sawyer & Wayne Rd, Morrison, IL	5.69	Lot/Land	$978,770	02/27/26	-	-
401 S Hall St, Morrison, IL	5.67	Lot/Land	$2,008	09/12/25	-	-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
20608 Carroll Rd, Morrison, IL 61270	0.69	$258,300	4	3	2,866	Off Market
19957 Crosby Rd, Morrison, IL 61270	1.33	$195,500	5	1	1,944	Off Market
12984 Spring Valley Rd, Morrison, IL 61270	1.49	-	-	-	-	Off Market
22540 Crosby Rd, Morrison, IL 61270	1.54	$243,600	3	1.5	1,944	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Lot/Land

160.1 acre lot

About this House

This property is listed for $11,000/acre. It is 91% tillable with a PI of 115.7.

Penrose Rd, Morrison, IL 61270 is a lot/land. It last sold for $1,601,000 on Jan 26, 2024 (9% below the $1,761,100 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $838/month.

Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago

Listed by Ken Kophamer, (815) 631-6115

Kophamer & Blean Realty

Suzi Mills, (815) 766-0049

Kophamer & Blean Realty

Bought with: Larry Brackemyer, (815) 499-8650, Kophamer & Blean Realty

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11857159

Home Details for Penrose Rd

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Nearby
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Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Wooded Area Size: 283575.6
Frontage Road Frontage: County RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Farm & Range Frontage Length: 6400

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land, Farm
Building Has Additional Parcels
Property Information Parcel Number: 03184000010000Additional Parcels Description: 03192000010000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,761,100
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Aug 17 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location
Direction & Address City: Morrison
School Information Elementary School District: 6Jr High / Middle School District: 6High School District: 6

Lot Information
Lot Area: 160.1 Acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 11857159

Additional Information
Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 26, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11857159	Sold	$1,601,000
Dec 8, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4247300	Sold	$120,000
Nov 6, 2023 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4247300	Pending	$130,000
Oct 16, 2023 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4247300	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 93%
Aug 17, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11857159	Pending	$1,761,100
Aug 10, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11857159	Listed For Sale	$1,761,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Morrison

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Northside School
PK-2
Public
260 Students
Morrison Community Unit School District 6
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
It has a very caring staff. My children and now 2 of my grandchildren attend there.
Other Review
16y ago
1 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Morrison

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say it's dog friendly
71 % Say it's quiet
68 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
67 % Say there are sidewalks
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say streets are well-lit
47 % Say there's wildlife
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say car is needed
37 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Juliemeyer31
Resident
5mo ago
"Paint the town is a super fun local event where we shut down Main Street and paint squares, it usually stays beautiful for at least a month!"
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Tiffany Annmarie Ryan
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9mo ago
"School are great here we moved here six months ago we love it here we live the schools everyone is kind and helpful "
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Bubblegum B.
Resident
6y ago
"it's an hour drove to work. planning to move. but gas station, dollar General and McDonald's close by. "
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Lasha L.
Visitor
6y ago
"There isn’t a dog park really, parks in general yes, also you might like that it’s walkable and people are typically friendly "
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Eggersfamily02
12y ago
"This is such an amazing place to live. The schools are great. The atmosphere is wonderful to raise children in."
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Frequently asked questions about Penrose Rd

What is the price history for Penrose Rd?
Penrose Rd in Morrison, IL last sold for $1,601,000 in January 2024.
Is Morrison a buyer's or seller's market?
Morrison is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Morrison?
Residents describe Morrison, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Morrison, IL.
What are the closest schools to Penrose Rd?
The closest schools to Penrose Rd in Morrison, IL are Morrison High School (rated 1/10), Morrison Jr High School (rated 4/10), Northside School (Pre-K/Elementary).