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Off Market Dec 2024 for $128K

$130,085

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $992/mo

•

1,456

sq ft

26899 Knief Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071

About this home

Wow! Beautiful country views from this 3-4 bedroom ranch home in Montmorency School district. With a little sweat Equity this could be your dream home! Eat in Kitchen has plenty of space. Large back family room with access to 20x10 deck overlooking the expansive back yard. The unfinished basement offers a bonus room that could be used as a 4th bedroom. It also has a unique 5x8 playhouse! your kids will love it. Don't miss this opportunity.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$89Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Chandra Howard • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Listed by Ryne Howard • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Bought with Non Member • NON MEMBER

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12213414

Redfin Estimate

$130,085

$2,085 since sold in December 2024$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 24.9% lower than the average sale price ($173K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$125,000
A
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$205,000
B
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SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$185,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,672 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$175,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,344 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$194,900
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,426 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
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F
3 beds1 bath1,425 sq ft
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Market trends in 61071, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$138K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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$89,999
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Sale history for 26899 Knief Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,019 (+13.5%)

$5,415 + $48,550

$53,965

2024

$3,541 (+9.5%)

$4,775 + $42,813

$47,588

2023

$3,234 (−10.4%)

$4,351 + $39,010

$43,361

2022

$3,608 (−0.3%)

$4,077 + $36,557

$40,634

2021

$3,620 (+1.7%)

$4,048 + $36,299

$40,347

2020

$3,561 (+1.5%)

$3,953 + $35,445

$39,398

2019

$3,509 (+6.7%)

$3,869 + $34,692

$38,561

2018

$3,289 (+43.7%)

$3,244 + $33,966

$37,210

2017

$2,289 (+5.4%)

$3,109 + $32,550

$35,659

2016

$2,171 (+2.8%)

$2,960 + $30,985

$33,945

2015

$2,112 (+0.4%)

$2,851 + $29,845

$32,696

2013

$2,104

$2,990 + $31,301

$34,291

Tax history for 26899 Knief Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,019 (+13.5%)

$5,415 + $48,550

$53,965

2024

$3,541 (+9.5%)

$4,775 + $42,813

$47,588

2023

$3,234 (−10.4%)

$4,351 + $39,010

$43,361

2022

$3,608 (−0.3%)

$4,077 + $36,557

$40,634

2021

$3,620 (+1.7%)

$4,048 + $36,299

$40,347

2020

$3,561 (+1.5%)

$3,953 + $35,445

$39,398

2019

$3,509 (+6.7%)

$3,869 + $34,692

$38,561

2018

$3,289 (+43.7%)

$3,244 + $33,966

$37,210

2017

$2,289 (+5.4%)

$3,109 + $32,550

$35,659

2016

$2,171 (+2.8%)

$2,960 + $30,985

$33,945

2015

$2,112 (+0.4%)

$2,851 + $29,845

$32,696

2013

$2,104

$2,990 + $31,301

$34,291

*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

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

127 ft.

Lot depth

172 ft.

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,456

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1707476006

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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 17074760060000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 126.63X172
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,233.86
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 145
Elementary School: Montmorency School K-8
Middle Or Junior School District: 145
Middle Or Junior School: Montmorency School K-8
High School District: 301
High School: Rock Falls Township High School

Location Information
Township: Montmorency
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: West Rock Falls Road to Riverdale Road. Left on Knief Road to property.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1707476006

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes

Around this home

Schools

Montmorency Ccsd #145

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

5/10

Rock Falls Township High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Rock Falls, IL • 61071

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Home values near 26899 Knief Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26827 Knief Rd, Rock Falls, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$162,869
26871 Knief Rd, Rock Falls, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$176,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
26845 Knief Rd, Rock Falls, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$147,242
26921 Knief Rd, Rock Falls, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$139,490

Address	Redfin Estimate
26799 Knief Rd, Rock Falls, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$160,282
10331 Riverdale Rd, Rock Falls, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1959 Sq. Ft.	$263,281

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