Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,442 sqft$130/sqft
24839 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.87 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$130/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Motivated sellers! A true mechanic's dream property featuring a fully equipped 30x40 heated and insulated shop - perfect for automotive work, small business use, or serious hobby projects. This impressive shop space is built for performance, offering 14-foot ceilings, 200-amp electrical service, and both 10-foot and 8-foot overhead doors for easy access. It comes fully outfitted with a vehicle lift, tire machine, wheel balancer, multiple workbenches, and five airlines, making it ideal for working...Motivated sellers! A true mechanic's dream property featuring a fully equipped 30x40 heated and insulated shop - perfect for automotive work, small business use, or serious hobby projects. This impressive shop space is built for performance, offering 14-foot ceilings, 200-amp electrical service, and both 10-foot and 8-foot overhead doors for easy access. It comes fully outfitted with a vehicle lift, tire machine, wheel balancer, multiple workbenches, and five airlines, making it ideal for working on cars, trucks, or motorcycles year-round. The property sits on just under an acre, offering a rare blend of work and home convenience in one location. The home features an enclosed porch, spacious living room, dining/kitchen combo, main-floor bedroom and full bathroom, plus a den or office. A large finished and heated enclosed porch adds living space, while upstairs offers a loft area and a primary bedroom with double closets. The partially finished basement provides plenty of storage, a large laundry/mechanical room, and flexible space for projects or expansion. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), new water heater (2023), and new well pressure tank for added peace of mind. The A/C (9 years old) and furnace with whole-home humidifier (15 years old) ensure comfort throughout the seasons. Outside, enjoy an oversized detached one-car garage, fully fenced yard, and concrete patio featuring a BullfrogX spa hot tub and gazebo. The property also includes established fruit trees and garden beds, including strawberries, peaches, apples, cherries, and berries - perfect for anyone who enjoys country living with modern convenience. This property offers everything a mechanic, craftsman, or hobbyist could ask for - a move-in ready home, equipped shop, and the space to live and work comfortably. Don't miss this opportunity to own a mechanic's paradise in Como, IL!

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    • Listed by: Callie Gottemoller 815.441.0928 callie.gottemoller@gmail.com • United Country Sauk Valley Realty
    Listing closed: 12/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12470443

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $180,000

    Avg days on market

    28

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.0%

    Sterling, IL

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    Property Information for 24839 Indian Ridge Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,471 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Sterling
    • Township: Sterling
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1945
    • Lot Size: 0.87 AC / 37,897 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • High School District: 5
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Den, Enclosed Porch, Loft, Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Security Cameras
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 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 Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 190x200
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Taped
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2025-09-12T18:14:25
    • Photos Count: 33
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 12X12
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X17
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 10X13
    Enclosed Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
    • Dimensions: 8X12
    Den Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Den
    • Dimensions: 9X13
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 17X28

    Property History for 24839 Indian Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 17, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12470443

    $188,000
    Nov 17, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12470443

    Nov 17, 2025

    Contingent

    MRED #12470443

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/17/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12470443

    $188,000
    11/17/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12470443

    11/17/2025

    Contingent

    MRED #12470443

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

    Public Records for 24839 Indian Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$4,738Additions$56,584Total$61,322
    Tax Record2025$3,690 ($308 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size37,897 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1035431015

    Schools near 24839 Indian Ridge 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

    Lincoln 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 24839 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, IL 61081
    $188,000
    2
    1,442
    37,897
    14,375
    $74,000
    2
    1,152
    28,200
    $77,320
    4
    1,280
    27,442
    28,314
    26,572

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