4 beds3,898 sqft$192/sqft
20775 Hickory Hills Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
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Description

This 14.3-acre property is about space, versatility, and the opportunity to enjoy a true country lifestyle. Set among expansive rural surroundings, the property offers an impressive collection of amenities for horses, hobbies, recreation, storage, and outdoor living. The 9-stall horse barn features automatic waterers, a tack room, and an indoor riding arena, providing a substantial setup for equestrian use. A separate 40' x 60' shed with concrete floor adds valuable space for equipment, vehicles,...This 14.3-acre property is about space, versatility, and the opportunity to enjoy a true country lifestyle. Set among expansive rural surroundings, the property offers an impressive collection of amenities for horses, hobbies, recreation, storage, and outdoor living. The 9-stall horse barn features automatic waterers, a tack room, and an indoor riding arena, providing a substantial setup for equestrian use. A separate 40' x 60' shed with concrete floor adds valuable space for equipment, vehicles, workshop activities, or storage. There is plenty of area for pasture or hay cutting. Seller reports approximately 500 bales on first cutting and around 250 on the second cutting. The grounds offer plenty of reasons to spend time outdoors. Enjoy the 20' x 40' in-ground pool, complete with a seller-reported new liner in 2025, depths ranging from approximately 4' to 8', and a firepit incorporated into the pool deck. Beyond the maintained yard and pasture is a pond approximately 18' deep at the north end and 5' deep at the south end, adding another dimension to the property's recreational appeal. Open lawn, mature trees, surrounding countryside, and substantial outbuildings create a setting well suited for those looking for room to spread out. The home itself is spacious and offers a functional layout. The main level includes a kitchen and dining area, family room, office, half bath, foyer with open staircase, and formal living room with cathedral ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a primary suite with full bath, plus a second full bathroom. The lower level expands the living and entertaining space with a rec room featuring a wet bar with seating for 12, and woodburning fireplace with indoor grill, full bath, and laundry area. Seller-reported improvements include a new roof in 2023, along with siding on the rear of the home and a primary-bedroom window. The property has two furnaces and two central-air units; the basement propane furnace was installed in 2016 and the attic electric furnace in 2017. The water heater was installed in 2016 and the well pump in 2018, per seller. With its horse facilities, indoor arena, large outbuilding, pool, pasture, pond, and extensive grounds, this is a property with exceptional potential for equestrian, recreational, and country living for a buyer ready to make the home their own.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/18/2026 10:47 AM

  1. Listed by Amy L Barnes • BARNES REALTY, INC.
    C: (815) 238-8360 amy@amybarnesrealtor.com

Property Details for 20775 Hickory Hills Road

MLS #
202605134
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$8,645 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1975
Lot Size
14.30 AC / 622,908 SF
Style
1.5 Story
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Gravel, Concrete

Location

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Building Information for 20775 Hickory Hills Road

Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size14.30 AC / 622,908 SF

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Property Information for 20775 Hickory Hills Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: STERLING
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61081
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 18.0
  • Geo Address Line: 20775 Hickory Hills Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Sterling
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61081
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 20775 Hickory Hills Road
  • County: Whiteside County
  • Zip Code: 61081
  • Year Built: 1975
  • School District: Sterling School District #5
  • Elementary School 1: Franklin
  • Middle School: Challand
  • High School: Sterling HS
  • Township: Jordan
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes: $8,645
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 14.3
  • Property Type: Creek/Pond, Wooded, Country View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road, State Highway
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1000
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1834
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3898
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2898
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0519226007
  • HUD: No
  • Additional PINS: 0519226006
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1064
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Vinyl
  • General Features: County Taxes, Horses Allowed, In Ground Pool, L.L. Finished Space, Out Building(s), Patio, Fire-Pit/Fireplace, Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank Rented
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 14.11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 13.07
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 13.08
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11.10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 10.06
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 9.03
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 15.02
  • Dining Room Width: 10
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 15.09
  • Family Room Width: 17.10
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 18.05
  • Kitchen Width: 13.10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 27.10
  • Living Room Width: 16.07
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 26.03
  • Rec Room Width: 16
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 17.02
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 13.05
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Office
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Excercise
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 28.05
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 12.06
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Bar Room
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 26
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 10.05
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 20775 Hickory Hills Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12735887

$750,000
Aug 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202605134

$750,000
Apr 26, 2007

Sold

MRED #08785046

$315,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12735887

$750,000
08/16/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202605134

$750,000
04/26/2007

Sold

MRED #08785046

$315,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20775 Hickory Hills Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,783Additions$3,500Total$5,283
Tax Record2025$346 ($29 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size551,034 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalCountyWHITESIDEAPN0519226006

Schools near 20775 Hickory Hills Road

This home is within Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Challand Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sterling High School
Public9 to 12

Washington Elementary School
Public3 to 5

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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20775 Hickory Hills Road is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on August 17, 2026 by BARNES REALTY, INC., it's currently listed at $750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on April 26, 2007. This listing's school district is Sterling Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary School, Challand Middle School and Sterling High School. 20775 Hickory Hills Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,898 sqft single family home built in 1975.

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