Country living with room to spread out! This versatile rural property offers an updated four-bedroom, two-bath home surrounded by open space, fenced pasture, and multiple outbuildings. Inside, the spacious kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering plenty of room for everyday living and gathering with family and friends. Thoughtful updates provide modern comfort while maintaining the warmth and character of a country home. Outside, over 15 acres of fenced pasture provide excellent space for seasonal grazing, horses, livestock, or hobby farm use. Several well-maintained older outbuildings add valuable flexibility for equipment, storage, animals, or workshop space. Adding to the property's recreational appeal is a slough that offers a unique spot for fishing and enjoying the outdoors right at home. With ample room to roam, fish, raise animals, or simply enjoy the privacy of a rural setting, this property offers endless possibilities for those looking for a little more space and a country lifestyle of their own. Best of all, you're just 15 minutes from Sterling, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, services, and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the space and freedom of country living without being far from town!
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Single Family Residential
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Whiteside County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2025.
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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
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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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Historical weather
Prophetstown, IL • 61277
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 18521 Anderson Rd
$371,271
$3,729 under list price of $375K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $420K.