3 beds1,666 sqft$78/sqft
4007 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
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Description

Meticulously maintained brick ranch home situated on the edge of town, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This move-in-ready home features a spacious two-car garage, a beautifully landscaped backyard, and the added benefit of low county taxes. Inside you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors under the carpeting, a large living room, an additional 24 x 15 family/bonus room, and a full dry basement with endless possibilities-ideal for additional living space, a recreation...Meticulously maintained brick ranch home situated on the edge of town, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This move-in-ready home features a spacious two-car garage, a beautifully landscaped backyard, and the added benefit of low county taxes. Inside you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors under the carpeting, a large living room, an additional 24 x 15 family/bonus room, and a full dry basement with endless possibilities-ideal for additional living space, a recreation room, home gym, workshop, or abundant storage. Recent improvements include new siding and back sliding door (2025), new front and back entry doors (2022), new attic insulation (2022), new water heater (2022), HVAC system (2018), and a new roof installed in 2012 with a transferable 30-year warranty. All of these updates provide peace of mind, added value, and years of worry-free homeownership. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional and well-cared for property your own!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/04/2026 02:49 PM

  1. Listed by Nancie Dempsey • Heartland Realty 11 LLC
    P: (815)-994-8915 C: (815)-994-8915 nanciedempsey5@gmail.com

Property Details for 4007 Emerson Road

Status
MLS #
12724067
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$874 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
Area
Sterling
Township
Sterling
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas

Location

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Building Information for 4007 Emerson Road

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

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Property Information for 4007 Emerson Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
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
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1291
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1666
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1666
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2957
  • Main Sq Ft: 1666
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x160
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1291
  • Flood Zone: No
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-08-04T19:41:07
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
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: 12X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 24X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X19

Property History for 4007 Emerson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12724067

$129,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12724067

$129,900

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

Public Records for 4007 Emerson Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,724Additions$39,457Total$42,181
Tax Record2025$874 ($73 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size9,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1119153002

Schools near 4007 Emerson 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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4007 Emerson Road is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on August 4, 2026 by Heartland Realty 11 LLC, it's currently listed at $129,900. This listing's school district is Sterling Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary School, Challand Middle School and Sterling High School. 4007 Emerson Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,666 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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