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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,705 sqft$104/sqft
26968 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.66 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Impressive country home located on 1.66 acres. This 4 bedroom home (option to have up to 6 bedrooms) offers so many amenities. Walk in to an impressive foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring, formal dining, large living room with gas fireplace, and huge kitchen with center island and separate eating area. Lots of cabinets and a pass through to formal dining area. 3 bedrooms including the master with master bathroom on main level. Lower level includes a walkout and separate living area including a...Impressive country home located on 1.66 acres. This 4 bedroom home (option to have up to 6 bedrooms) offers so many amenities. Walk in to an impressive foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring, formal dining, large living room with gas fireplace, and huge kitchen with center island and separate eating area. Lots of cabinets and a pass through to formal dining area. 3 bedrooms including the master with master bathroom on main level. Lower level includes a walkout and separate living area including a full kitchen. Upper level is a huge 21x15 family room or an additional bedroom! There is a 3 car attached garage and a separate 2 car/work shop with finished loft area. This is a home you must see and situated in a great location with amazing landscaping for your enjoyment.

    Sold By Crawford Realty, LLC

    • Listed by: Robert Allmandinger 563.343.7640 rallmandinger@melfosterco.com • Mel Foster CO-Clinton
    Listing closed: 08/15/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10140653

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 26968 Penrose Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,865 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Sterling
    • Township: JORDAN
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 5.0
    • Num Of Cars: 5.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 2000
    • Lot Size: 1.66 AC / 72,309 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), Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Latitude: 41.887904
    • Longitude: -89.726893
    • Unparsed Address: 26968 PENROSE Road
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
    • Basement Sq Ft: 2119
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Great Room, Den, Kitchen
    • Num of Baths: 3.2
    Exterior Features
    • Garage: Yes
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 16-20 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2705
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4705
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4824
    • Main Sq Ft: 2119
    • Upper Sq Ft: 586
    • Lot Description: Irregular
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 231X342X294X177
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Shingle
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 2000.0
    • Building Area Total: 2705
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
    Property and Assessments
    • Documents Count: 1
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2018-11-19T16:55:00
    • Photos Count: 30
    Miscellaneous
    • Road Surface: Paved
    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: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Second
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Dimensions: 21X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X22
    Kitchen- 2nd Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
    • Dimensions: 11X13
    Den Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Den
    • Dimensions: 7X10
    Great Room Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Great Room
    • Dimensions: 15X21

    Property History for 26968 Penrose Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 15, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651362097

    $282,500
    Aug 15, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651362097

    $282,500
    Aug 15, 2019

    Sold

    RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4198155

    $282,500
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/15/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651362097

    $282,500
    08/15/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651362097

    $282,500
    08/15/2019

    Sold

    RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4198155

    $282,500

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

    Public Records for 26968 Penrose Road

    Taxable ValueLand$8,142Additions$108,786Total$116,928
    Tax Record2025$7,267 ($606 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size72,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN0518400009

    Schools near 26968 Penrose 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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    Nearby home values

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    This home: 26968 Penrose Road, Sterling, IL 61081
    $282,500
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    2,705
    72,309
    $209,900
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