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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,284 sqft
1452 Sterling Rd, Amboy, IL 61310
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Country Living but close to town! This 1 1/2 Story Farmhouse sits on 3 acres zoned Ag with several outbuildings, mature trees, and plenty of room for pasture or gardening. The home is in need of some remodeling but has a lot of character with great woodwork and hardwood floors. The home has 2 bedrooms on the first floor and has a large loft area that is partially finished which could be made into 1 or 2 more bedrooms. The outbuildings are in fair condition and complete this charming little farmette....Country Living but close to town! This 1 1/2 Story Farmhouse sits on 3 acres zoned Ag with several outbuildings, mature trees, and plenty of room for pasture or gardening. The home is in need of some remodeling but has a lot of character with great woodwork and hardwood floors. The home has 2 bedrooms on the first floor and has a large loft area that is partially finished which could be made into 1 or 2 more bedrooms. The outbuildings are in fair condition and complete this charming little farmette. Convenient location located on a hard road and less than 1 mile from the town of Amboy.

    Sold By Heartland Realty 11 LLC

    • Listed by: Joshua Hickey 815.739.1030 hickey460@yahoo.com • Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co
    Listing closed: 12/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11474506

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $125,000

    Avg days on market

    65

    Sale-to-list ratio

    95.2%

    Amboy, IL

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    Property Information for 1452 Sterling Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,014 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Lee County
    • Area: Amboy
    • Township: Amboy
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Cars: 0.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Heat/Fuel: Oil, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1950
    • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 272
    • Elementary School: Amboy Elementary School
    • High School District: 272
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 272
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: None
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Electric: Fuses, Service - 60 Amp
    • Basement Description: Unfinished, Cellar, Concrete Block
    • Basement Sq Ft: 864
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Bonus Room, Mud Room, Enclosed Porch
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1284
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1284
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2148
    • Lower Sq Ft: 0
    • Main Sq Ft: 864
    • Upper Sq Ft: 420
    • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 226X578
    • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Corn Crib
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Lot Size Source: Survey
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 864
    • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2022-07-26T12:46:15
    • Photos Count: 43
    • Rural: Y
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X9
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X8
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 6X6
    Enclosed Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
    • Dimensions: 23X6
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 21X12

    Property History for 1452 Sterling Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 21, 2022

    Sold

    MRED #11474506

    $110,000—
    Dec 12, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1503795318

    $110,000

    +179.0% / yr

    Nov 15, 2022

    Pending

    MRED #11474506

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/21/2022

    Sold

    MRED #11474506

    $110,000
    12/12/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1503795318

    $110,000

    +179.0% / yr

    11/15/2022

    Pending

    MRED #11474506

    —

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    Public Records for 1452 Sterling Road

    Taxable ValueLand$16,358Additions$24,599Total$40,957
    Tax Record2025$2,860 ($238 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtStories1Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950CountyLEEAPN02-15-16-200-002

    Schools near 1452 Sterling Road

    This home is within Amboy Community Unit School District 272.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Amboy Central Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Amboy Jr High School
    Public5 to 8

    Amboy High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1452 Sterling Road, Amboy, IL 61310
    $110,000
    3
    1,284
    130,680
    –
    –
    1.5
    2,048
    217,800
    –
    –
    2
    1,992
    176,418
    –
    –
    2.5
    1,800
    3,441,240
    –
    –
    –
    –
    346,738
    –
    –
    1
    2,230
    311,454

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