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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,824 sqft$118/sqft
29909 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.48 acresLot Size
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nice clean 3 bedroom - 2 bath home on 3.48 Acres located north of Sterling in Unit 5 School District! Detached 4 car garage fully insulated with newer hanging heater. There is a 28 x 36 Corn crib with electricity used for storage, a 25 x 41 pole building with dirt floor and a 14 x 28 chicken coop! Newer metal roof on House and garage ( 2008 ). HE Furnace and central air in house. 2 propane tanks (owned by seller) . Lots of vinyl replacement windows. Zoned Ag - possibilities are endless!Nice clean 3 bedroom - 2 bath home on 3.48 Acres located north of Sterling in Unit 5 School District! Detached 4 car garage fully insulated with newer hanging heater. There is a 28 x 36 Corn crib with electricity used for storage, a 25 x 41 pole building with dirt floor and a 14 x 28 chicken coop! Newer metal roof on House and garage ( 2008 ). HE Furnace and central air in house. 2 propane tanks (owned by seller) . Lots of vinyl replacement windows. Zoned Ag - possibilities are endless!

    Sold By Re/Max Property Source

    • Listed by: David DeVries 815.441.1446 dave@superdavehomes.com • Xtreme Realty
    • Listed by: Tracy DeVries 815.564.8732 tracy@superdavehomes.com • Xtreme Realty
    Listing closed: 06/02/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11712740

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $208,000

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.2%

    Sterling, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Bedrooms
    1,895
    Square Feet
    3.61
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and green space
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    2

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    Bedrooms
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    Square Feet
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    Sold 01/23/26

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    Bedrooms
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    Acres
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    Sold 08/20/26

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    Square Feet
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    7

    $208,000

    Sold 01/06/26

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    Bedrooms
    2,016
    Square Feet
    0.34
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/51
    8

    $189,900

    Sold 08/22/25

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    Bedrooms
    2,028
    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a garden and trees
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    9

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    Sold 10/17/25

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    Property Information for 29909 Penrose Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,690 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Sterling
    • Township: Jordan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Num Of Cars: 14.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 3.48 AC / 151,588 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), Heated
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • 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
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: Unknown
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 3.48
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2023-02-03T21:58:45
    • Photos Count: 23
    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: 15X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X7
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 11X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X14
    Enclosed Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
    • Dimensions: 11X11

    Property History for 29909 Penrose Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 2, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11712740

    $215,000
    Apr 6, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11712740

    Apr 6, 2023

    Contingent

    MRED #11712740

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/02/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11712740

    $215,000
    04/06/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11712740

    04/06/2023

    Contingent

    MRED #11712740

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

    Public Records for 29909 Penrose Road

    Taxable ValueLand$13,561Additions$27,321Total$40,882
    Tax Record2025$2,322 ($194 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size151,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN0522226006

    Schools near 29909 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 - PK to 2
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Franklin Elementary School
    PublicPK to 2

    Challand Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Sterling High School
    Public9 to 12

    Jefferson 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

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    This home: 29909 Penrose Road, Sterling, IL 61081
    $215,000
    3
    1,824
    151,588
    $153,500
    3
    1,700
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