Last Sold Price
4 beds1,872 sqft$112/sqft
4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Description

Nicely remodeled 4 bed, 2 bath home. Great edge of town location on just over 1 acre. Partial new roof on house 2024. Several new windows 2024. Remodeled full bath with laundry hook ups on main floor. New exterior doors. Living room has wood burning fireplace and built in bookcase. 13x14 four season room. Kitchen has oak cabinets. Appliances include stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. New water heater 2022. 200 amp electric. freshly painted interior. Washer and dryer stay. New concrete basketball...Nicely remodeled 4 bed, 2 bath home. Great edge of town location on just over 1 acre. Partial new roof on house 2024. Several new windows 2024. Remodeled full bath with laundry hook ups on main floor. New exterior doors. Living room has wood burning fireplace and built in bookcase. 13x14 four season room. Kitchen has oak cabinets. Appliances include stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. New water heater 2022. 200 amp electric. freshly painted interior. Washer and dryer stay. New concrete basketball court. New attached garage door 2024. Additional out building's include 12x20 work shop with attached 10x32 storage shed. 21x22 garage with vinyl siding & 12x20 garage with wood siding. Professionally landscaped yard with 24x30 brick paver patio and 18x20 covered brick patio. 11x20 covered front porch. Great edge of town location.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/21/2025 12:00 AM

  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 Coldwell Banker Howes & Jefferies REALTORS

Property Details for 4404 Emerson Road

Status
MLS #
12428081
Days on Market
43
Taxes
$1,930 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1946
Lot Size
1.07 AC / 46,609 SF
Area
Sterling
Township
Sterling
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Farmhouse

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,500

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

[Sterling, IL]

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1/26
1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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1/39
2

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.28
Acres
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Sold 10/09/25

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Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
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4

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Bedrooms
2,016
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
$239,900 | 1509 5th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
1/35
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Bedrooms
1,705
Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
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Sold 04/14/26

4
Bedrooms
2,247
Square Feet
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Acres
$136,000 | 1105 Ave I, Sterling, IL 61081
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7

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Bedrooms
2,119
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$233,000 | 412 West 9th Street, Sterling, IL 61081
1/42
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4
Bedrooms
2,176
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$200,500 | 15651 Highland Drive, Sterling, IL 61081
1/31
9

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Sold 01/08/25

3
Bedrooms
1,555
Square Feet
0.39
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 4404 Emerson Road

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size1.07 AC / 46,609 SF

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Property Information for 4404 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: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Game Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • 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: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 199X222X184X296
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-07-23T20:02:24
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Rural: Y
  • 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: 10X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X17
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X20
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 13X14
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 16X26

Property History for 4404 Emerson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Sold

MRED #12428081

$210,000
Sep 3, 2025

Pending

MRED #12428081

Sep 3, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12428081

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Sold

MRED #12428081

$210,000
09/03/2025

Pending

MRED #12428081

09/03/2025

Contingent

MRED #12428081

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

Public Records for 4404 Emerson Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,732Additions$31,233Total$36,965
Tax Record2025$2,066 ($172 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size46,609 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1024230004

Schools near 4404 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4404 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 61081
$210,000
4
1,872
46,609
$84,500
18,731
21,780
$673,873
3,236,508
$77,250
2
920
16,679
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