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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,436 sqft$81/sqft
501 Grobe Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1974Year Built
$81/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Ranch on 2 city lots. Eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to the backyard. Formal dining. Main floor family room has skylite. The home was connected to City Sewer with a new Sewer line in 2012. New roof on the house (2016). Newer water heater and water softener (2017). Additional lot parcel# 11-16-281-002. The home will not pass FHA, VA or USDA Financing.Ranch on 2 city lots. Eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to the backyard. Formal dining. Main floor family room has skylite. The home was connected to City Sewer with a new Sewer line in 2012. New roof on the house (2016). Newer water heater and water softener (2017). Additional lot parcel# 11-16-281-002. The home will not pass FHA, VA or USDA Financing.

    Sold By United Country Sauk Valley Realty

    • Listed by: Judy Powell 815.716.7450 jprealty@essex1.com • Judy Powell Realty
    Listing closed: 06/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12210417

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $118,000

    Avg days on market

    15

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.7%

    Sterling, IL

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    Property Information for 501 Grobe Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,264 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Sterling
    • Township: Sterling
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1974
    • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 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, On Site, Detached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 198X110
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Other
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 4
    • Document Date: 2025-01-09T16:15:55
    • Photos Count: 19
    • 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: 20X10
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    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: 16X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12

    Property History for 501 Grobe Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 23, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12210417

    $116,000
    Jun 11, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12210417

    May 9, 2025

    Contingent

    MRED #12210417

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/23/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12210417

    $116,000
    06/11/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12210417

    05/09/2025

    Contingent

    MRED #12210417

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

    Public Records for 501 Grobe Road

    Taxable ValueLand$4,207Additions$45,608Total$49,815
    Tax Record2025$4,450 ($371 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size21,802 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1116281005

    Schools near 501 Grobe Road

    This home is within Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 3 to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 3 to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Washington Elementary School
    Public3 to 5

    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: 501 Grobe Road, Sterling, IL 61081
    $116,000
    2
    1,436
    21,780
    9,910
    $144,000
    3
    1,622
    10,454
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    4
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