"A" frame home on 5 acres with approximately 3 acres in timber. Windows and siding 2008. Full walk out basement. 40x60 garage/outbuilding. Buying " as is".
"A" frame home on 5 acres with approximately 3 acres in timber. Windows and siding 2008. Full walk out basement. 40x60 garage/outbuilding. Buying " as is".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,699 (+8.2%)
$13,076 + $37,922
$50,998
2024
$2,494 (+6.1%)
$12,011 + $34,832
$46,843
2023
$2,351 (+4.2%)
$11,410 + $33,088
$44,498
2022
$2,256 (+2.5%)
$10,807 + $31,339
$42,146
2021
$2,201 (+7.4%)
$10,423 + $30,227
$40,650
2020
$2,050 (+2.4%)
$9,104 + $29,000
$38,104
2019
$2,001 (+2.3%)
$8,913 + $28,392
$37,305
2018
$1,955 (+1.8%)
$8,743 + $27,852
$36,595
2017
$1,920 (+2.8%)
$8,583 + $27,343
$35,926
2016
$1,867 (−37.1%)
$8,360 + $26,632
$34,992
2015
$2,970 (+11.8%)
$8,191 + $37,125
$45,316
2013
$2,657
$8,689 + $39,381
$48,070
Tax history for 2970 Stern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,699 (+8.2%)
$13,076 + $37,922
$50,998
2024
$2,494 (+6.1%)
$12,011 + $34,832
$46,843
2023
$2,351 (+4.2%)
$11,410 + $33,088
$44,498
2022
$2,256 (+2.5%)
$10,807 + $31,339
$42,146
2021
$2,201 (+7.4%)
$10,423 + $30,227
$40,650
2020
$2,050 (+2.4%)
$9,104 + $29,000
$38,104
2019
$2,001 (+2.3%)
$8,913 + $28,392
$37,305
2018
$1,955 (+1.8%)
$8,743 + $27,852
$36,595
2017
$1,920 (+2.8%)
$8,583 + $27,343
$35,926
2016
$1,867 (−37.1%)
$8,360 + $26,632
$34,992
2015
$2,970 (+11.8%)
$8,191 + $37,125
$45,316
2013
$2,657
$8,689 + $39,381
$48,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,540
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whiteside County
APN
1318400004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
The purpose of the agricultural district is to preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the agricultural base of the county. This is to be accomplished by limiting the allowable and conditional uses and also through the use of the LESA program when considering proposed changes to other zoning classifications.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Kennel
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1000
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Area: 400
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Basement Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Additional Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Laundry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, No Cooling
Room Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Interior Features
Garage Door Opener(s)
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Deck, Outbuilding(s)
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Other
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Size Dimensions: 354x769x233x708
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1400
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2015.64
Tax Legal Description: Pt NE Sec 18 Twp 20
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Septic System
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Erie
High School: Erie
Middle Or Junior School: Erie
Location Information
Directions: I-88 toward Albany. Left on Gaulrapp, right on Stern
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,540
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1318400004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1400
Building Area Total: 1400
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1971
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Schools
Erie Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 7.5mi
9/10
Erie Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
6/10
Erie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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