Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,872 sqft$112/sqft
4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.07 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$112/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Howes & Jefferies REALTORS

    • Listed by: Tim McCaslin 815.716.7653 sold@jimandtim.com • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    • Listed by: Jim Cesarek 815.716.0976 Sold@jimandtim.com;cesarek3@gmail.com • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    Listing closed: 11/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12428081

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $185,000

    Avg days on market

    51

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.0%

    Sterling, IL

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    Property Information for 4404 Emerson Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,930 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Sterling
    • Township: Sterling
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage 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
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1946
    • Lot Size: 1.07 AC / 46,609 SF
    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
    13,939

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