OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2021 for $329K

$451,059

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,535/mo

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2,144

sq ft

12662 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Waterfront living at its best! This newly remodeled, open-concept gem boasts a gorgeous kitchen (quartz counter tops, Schuler maple cabinets, and Kitchen Aid appliances), a living room with stunning river views, hickory hardwood floors on the first floor, and new carpeting in all three bedrooms. This lovely home also offers a convenient first floor laundry and office area. The new bamboo composite deck extends the entire length of the house and features Trex RainEscape drainage for the pool-side patio below. Both the guest and master bathrooms are fully renovated, and a third basement bath has been added for convenience. The walkout basement features a roomy kitchenette with inground-poolside access for your entertaining. An additional list of the many improvements is available. If you are seeking a custom, sturdily built home with lovely riverfront views, this home is the one for you. FEMA Flood Map #17195CO225E 2/18/2011

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Kophamer • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Bought with Lori Peterson • RE/MAX of Rock Valley

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11075358

Redfin Estimate

$451,059

$121K since sold in July 2021$21K since August

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This home's estimate is 109% higher than the average sale price ($216K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$205,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,320 sq ft
25445 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$424,900
B
4 beds3 baths1,784 sq ft
12795 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$130,050
C
3 beds2 baths1,258 sq ft
3912 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$189,900
D
4 beds2 baths1,842 sq ft
1504 Flock Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$190,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,544 sq ft
723 9th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$154,900
F
3 beds1 bath1,425 sq ft
610 10th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071

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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$157K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

2 days MoM

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10 MoM

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$449,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
1906 Avenue D, Sterling, IL 61081
$79,900
3 beds1 bath977 sq ft
1702 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
$179,900
4 beds1.5 baths2,592 sq ft
19660 Coleta Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
$99,900
2 beds1 bath759 sq ft
1306 13th Ave, Sterling, IL 60181
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Sale history for 12662 Lawrence Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,490 (+5.8%)

$2,613 + $130,651

$133,264

2024

$8,021 (+7.9%)

$2,434 + $121,683

$124,117

2023

$7,432 (+8.1%)

$2,267 + $113,320

$115,587

2022

$6,877 (+51.3%)

$2,070 + $103,451

$105,521

2021

$4,544 (+6.2%)

$3,949 + $66,808

$70,757

2020

$4,279 (+7.3%)

$3,722 + $62,967

$66,689

2019

$3,989 (+2.2%)

$3,443 + $58,243

$61,686

2018

$3,902 (+2.8%)

$3,396 + $57,450

$60,846

2017

$3,794 (−7.2%)

$3,293 + $59,569

$62,862

2016

$4,088

$3,495 + $63,230

$66,725

2015

$4,090 (+4.6%)

$3,394 + $61,400

$64,794

2013

$3,909

$3,320 + $60,058

$63,378

Tax history for 12662 Lawrence Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,490 (+5.8%)

$2,613 + $130,651

$133,264

2024

$8,021 (+7.9%)

$2,434 + $121,683

$124,117

2023

$7,432 (+8.1%)

$2,267 + $113,320

$115,587

2022

$6,877 (+51.3%)

$2,070 + $103,451

$105,521

2021

$4,544 (+6.2%)

$3,949 + $66,808

$70,757

2020

$4,279 (+7.3%)

$3,722 + $62,967

$66,689

2019

$3,989 (+2.2%)

$3,443 + $58,243

$61,686

2018

$3,902 (+2.8%)

$3,396 + $57,450

$60,846

2017

$3,794 (−7.2%)

$3,293 + $59,569

$62,862

2016

$4,088

$3,495 + $63,230

$66,725

2015

$4,090 (+4.6%)

$3,394 + $61,400

$64,794

2013

$3,909

$3,320 + $60,058

$63,378

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1036276002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.

R-1

One-Family Residence Districts

The purpose of the one-family residence district is to provide for residential uses on lots smaller than those permitted in the A-1 and A-R districts where soils allow.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 8
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 6
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

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

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Invisible Fence

Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Other
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2019
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 10362760020000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 104X216X91X216
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Landscaped, River Front
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,278.58
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Pool

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: Hopkins
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From Rt 30 West of Rock Falls, turn on Lawrence Rd. House on left on River side.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1036276002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.2mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

5/10

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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 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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Sterling, IL • 61081

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 12662 Lawrence Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12591 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$320,365
12740 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$274,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
12749 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$381,844
25689 Front Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$228,895

Address	Redfin Estimate
12706 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$297,164
25720 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$243,592

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