24840 Emerson Rd

4,315 Sq. Ft.
$119 / Sq. Ft.
4,315
Sq. Ft.
$119
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This grand old Plantation style home was built in 1850 called The Empire House. Home rests on a 13 plus acre corner lot with 44x80 storage building. The land has trails for motor sports or pure enjoyment that lead down to spring creek for fishing or viewing. It has a 20x40 in ground heated swimming pool with a pool house built in 2020 & newer white Poly fencing for privacy. Exterior also has a she shed (Garden Shed) 8x12 w/electricity. Also a 18x43 & 13x16 patio. New roof with Premier shingles 2019....This grand old Plantation style home was built in 1850 called The Empire House. Home rests on a 13 plus acre corner lot with 44x80 storage building. The land has trails for motor sports or pure enjoyment that lead down to spring creek for fishing or viewing. It has a 20x40 in ground heated swimming pool with a pool house built in 2020 & newer white Poly fencing for privacy. Exterior also has a she shed (Garden Shed) 8x12 w/electricity. Also a 18x43 & 13x16 patio. New roof with Premier shingles 2019. Now to the interior, kitchen has a large center island w/breakfast bar & area to eat, also a sink for clean up. Built in double oven, electric range, dishwasher, wall pantry & cupboard pantry & lots of counter space & a second kitchen sink for the larger get together's. Open staircase to all 3 floors. 1st floor also has a 12x30 formal living room & large dining room, mud room & 7x16 foyer. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms all 11x15 or larger. The master bedroom is 15x15. A private bath & French doors to an attached 11x15 sitting room & vaulted ceilings & overlooks the pool & trail area. 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms 15x17 & 13x17 & lots of closet space. 1.4 Acres is being leased to a Farmer for 2024 Harvest Season. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
  1. Listed by Tim McCaslin • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    P: (815)-716-7653 C: (815)-716-7653 sold@jimandtim.com
  2. Listed by Jim Cesarek • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    P: (815)-716-0976 C: (815)-716-0976 Sold@jimandtim.com; cesarek3@gmail.com

Sold By REDCO, Inc.

Property Details for 24840 Emerson Road

Area
Sterling
Township
Hopkins
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
8.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 24840 Emerson Road

StatusClosed
MLS #11964429
Days on Market135
Taxes$5,463 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1850
Lot Size13.85 AC / 603,349 SF
CountyWhiteside County
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Building Information for 24840 Emerson Road

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size13.85 AC / 603,349 SF

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Property Information for 24840 Emerson Road

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), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
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: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Other
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access, Stone/Rock, Storage Space
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Private Well
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground, Workshop
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods, Spring(s)
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel
  • Exterior Building Type: Clad Trim
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-01-19T20:37:53
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 71
  • Rural: Y
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 01-24-2024
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 15X17
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X18
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X30

Property History for 24840 Emerson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2024

Sold

MRED #11964429

$515,000
Jul 18, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11964429

$535,000
Jul 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11964429

$599,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2024

Sold

MRED #11964429

$515,000
07/18/2024

Price Change

MRED #11964429

$535,000
07/18/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11964429

$599,900

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

Public Records for 24840 Emerson Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,997Additions$100,808Total$112,805
Tax Record2025$7,125 ($594 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size603,350 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalCountyWHITESIDEAPN1014426007

Schools near 24840 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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