Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,376 sqft
23274 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$100/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rural ranch on 0.86 acres. Two stall attached garage and three stall detached garage. Fenced back yard. Roof on home and detached garage updated in 2020. New wood laminate flooring in 2019, new living room carpet in 2019. New garage door and opener. Owned LP Tank, new hot water heater in 2006. Shower in basement. 200 amp electrical service. New septic tank and drainfield in 2021Rural ranch on 0.86 acres. Two stall attached garage and three stall detached garage. Fenced back yard. Roof on home and detached garage updated in 2020. New wood laminate flooring in 2019, new living room carpet in 2019. New garage door and opener. Owned LP Tank, new hot water heater in 2006. Shower in basement. 200 amp electrical service. New septic tank and drainfield in 2021

    Sold By Re/Max Sauk Valley

    • Listed by: Tim McCaslin 815.716.7653 sold@jimandtim.com • Re/Max Sauk Valley
    • Listed by: Jim Cesarek 815.716.0976 Sold@jimandtim.com; cesarek3@gmail.com • Re/Max Sauk Valley
    Listing closed: 07/22/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10996666

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $162,500

    Avg days on market

    34

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.8%

    Sterling, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Sold 02/26/25

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    Bedrooms
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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
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    2

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    Bedrooms
    1,464
    Square Feet
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    Sold 02/18/25

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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with garden
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    Sold 07/07/25

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    Square Feet
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    Bedrooms
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    Square Feet
    0.39
    Acres
    a backyard of a house with lots of green space
    1/34
    8

    $132,500

    Sold 09/30/25

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    1,515
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    1,270
    Square Feet
    0.26
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    Property Information for 23274 Emerson Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,826 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Sterling
    • Township: Hopkins
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 5.0
    • Num Of Cars: 5.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1965
    • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,461 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • High School District: 5
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Range
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 233X192X110X275
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2021-02-16T22:11:23
    • Photos Count: 16
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 02-19-2021
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X13
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X14
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X14

    Property History for 23274 Emerson Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 22, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #10996666

    $137,900
    Jun 7, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #10996666

    Jun 4, 2021

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10996666

    $129,900
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/22/2021

    Sold

    MRED #10996666

    $137,900
    06/07/2021

    Pending

    MRED #10996666

    06/04/2021

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10996666

    $129,900

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

    Public Records for 23274 Emerson Road

    Taxable ValueLand$4,685Additions$56,088Total$60,773
    Tax Record2025$3,654 ($304 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size37,462 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1022100006

    Schools near 23274 Emerson Road

    This home is within Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 3 to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 2
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Public3 to 5

    Challand Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Sterling High School
    Public9 to 12

    Franklin Elementary School
    PublicPK to 2

    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: 23274 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 61081
    $137,900
    3
    1,376
    37,461
    84,506
    80,455
    3
    2
    65,340
    $200,000
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