Off market aug 2023 for $200K

$245,897

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,399/mo

•

1,160

sq ft

12 Palmyra Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

3.76 acres a stone's throw from Emerald Hill Golf Course. Nice setting with this quaint home. Three to four bedrooms with full bath on the main floor and a shower only bath in the lower level. Main floor has a nice sized bedroom, two larger bedrooms upstairs and a fourth bedroom in the partially finished lower level. Lower level also has a small family room and an 11x20 utility room/work shop with workbench, cabinets and safe - all stay. All appliances stay including the water softener. The 24x29 garage is heated, has water and a workshop area. Just in time for a very relaxing summer, there is an above ground 24 foot round pool with a nice deck. Pool has gas heater, pump, auto vacuum and hand vacuum, and the pool patio furniture stays. Blacktop driveway. There is an additional 16x30 outbuilding with a lean-to. Roof is approximately 15 years old and has 30 year shingles. Furnace with Aprilaire was new in October 2022. Well pressure tank new in 2014. Lower level has approximately 300 square feet of finished living space, not included in the total square footage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

3.76 acresLot Size

$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Kevin Considine • Bird Realty

Bought with Patricia Sword • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11819841

Redfin Estimate

$245,897

$46K since sold in August 2023$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 21.4% higher than the average sale price ($202K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$310,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
1307 Sinnissippi Park Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$315,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
1205 Sinnissippi Park Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$115,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,094 sq ft
810 E 15th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$170,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,275 sq ft
1304 Riverview Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$139,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
813 E 15th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$165,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
2408 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$160K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

5 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Palmyra Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,188 (+10.6%)

$22,374 + $36,797

$59,171

2024

$2,882 (−3.3%)

$21,809 + $32,080

$53,889

2023

$2,980 (+44.5%)

$20,008 + $29,431

$49,439

2022

$2,063 (+9.0%)

$18,025 + $26,514

$44,539

2021

$1,892 (+13.5%)

$16,690 + $24,550

$41,240

2020

$1,666 (+2.5%)

$12,188 + $25,514

$37,702

2019

$1,625 (+3.7%)

$11,833 + $24,771

$36,604

2018

$1,567 (+4.5%)

$11,601 + $24,285

$35,886

2017

$1,499 (−13.7%)

$11,155 + $23,351

$34,506

2016

$1,736 (+0.5%)

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

2015

$1,728 (−2.0%)

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

2014

$1,763 (+3.3%)

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

2013

$1,706

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

Tax history for 12 Palmyra Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,188 (+10.6%)

$22,374 + $36,797

$59,171

2024

$2,882 (−3.3%)

$21,809 + $32,080

$53,889

2023

$2,980 (+44.5%)

$20,008 + $29,431

$49,439

2022

$2,063 (+9.0%)

$18,025 + $26,514

$44,539

2021

$1,892 (+13.5%)

$16,690 + $24,550

$41,240

2020

$1,666 (+2.5%)

$12,188 + $25,514

$37,702

2019

$1,625 (+3.7%)

$11,833 + $24,771

$36,604

2018

$1,567 (+4.5%)

$11,601 + $24,285

$35,886

2017

$1,499 (−13.7%)

$11,155 + $23,351

$34,506

2016

$1,736 (+0.5%)

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

2015

$1,728 (−2.0%)

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

2014

$1,763 (+3.3%)

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

2013

$1,706

$15,165 + $22,926

$38,091

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

864

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lee County

APN

160706351003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 13

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

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

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 21

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Above Ground Pool

Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 16070635100300

Lot Information
Dimensions: 219.95X438.4X158X102.85X175.3X200X190X264.27
Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,891.70
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
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: 5
Middle Or Junior School District: 5
High School District: 5

Location Information
Township: Palmyra
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Route 2 to Palmyra Rd approximately 1 mile. House is on the left, just past Emerald Hill

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Lee County
APN: 160706351003

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

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Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.0mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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 102° 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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Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Palmyra Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$270,603
14 Palmyra Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1990 Sq. Ft.	$238,551

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Palmyra Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$232,834
25 Palmyra Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$198,645

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Palmyra Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$254,068
24 Holly Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$326,320

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