OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2024 for $180K

$199,607

•

1,132

sq ft

16718 Polo Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Welcome to this charming rural property located just outside of Sterling, offering a unique blend of country living and modern convenience. Situated on 2 acres of land, this property includes a farmhouse, a mobile home, a large, detached garage with a workbench area, and a 2100 square foot pole building. The updated mobile home features three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a master bath, an open concept kitchen, living, and dining area which is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The home boasts new vinyl plank flooring, a furnace and central air system that are only 3 years old, and a cozy wood-burning stove for those chilly nights. The farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, a large kitchen, and a spacious living room, presenting great potential for customization and improvement. It is being sold as-is, providing the opportunity for the new owners to bring their own vision to life. Conveniently located close to Sterling, this property offers easy access to shopping, dining, and other amenities while still providing a peaceful and private setting. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a weekend retreat, this property has the space and flexibility to accommodate your needs. Don't miss out on the chance to make this rural oasis your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kirsten Crawford • Crawford Realty, LLC

Bought with Patty Martinez • Patty Martinez Managing Broker

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12057956

Redfin Estimate

$199,607

$20K since sold in July 2024$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 35.5% higher than the average sale price ($147K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$119,000
A
3 beds1 bath943 sq ft
1704 19th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$170,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,275 sq ft
1304 Riverview Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$230,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,097 sq ft
1903 W First St, Dixon, IL 61021
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$60,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft
409 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$165,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
1203 4th Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$140,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1908 22nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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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

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 9 HRS AGO
$79,900
2 beds1 bath910 sq ft
907 Wilson Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
NEW 13 HRS AGO
$169,900
3 beds1.5 baths839 sq ft
2017 E Lefevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
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
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Sale history for 16718 Polo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,330 (+19.8%)

$5,828 + $43,726

$49,554

2024

$2,779 (+456.3%)

$5,486 + $41,162

$46,648

2023

$499 (−1.3%)

$5,150 + $38,639

$43,789

2022

$506 (−2.1%)

$4,927 + $36,968

$41,895

2021

$517 (−1.4%)

$4,646 + $34,862

$39,508

2020

$524 (−1.9%)

$4,483 + $33,641

$38,124

2019

$534 (+1.1%)

$4,402 + $33,030

$37,432

2018

$528 (−2.0%)

$4,409 + $33,083

$37,492

2017

$539 (−0.8%)

$4,379 + $32,856

$37,235

2016

$543 (−1.1%)

$4,238 + $31,797

$36,035

2015

$549 (+2.6%)

$4,230 + $31,737

$35,967

2013

$535

$4,355 + $32,670

$37,025

Tax history for 16718 Polo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,330 (+19.8%)

$5,828 + $43,726

$49,554

2024

$2,779 (+456.3%)

$5,486 + $41,162

$46,648

2023

$499 (−1.3%)

$5,150 + $38,639

$43,789

2022

$506 (−2.1%)

$4,927 + $36,968

$41,895

2021

$517 (−1.4%)

$4,646 + $34,862

$39,508

2020

$524 (−1.9%)

$4,483 + $33,641

$38,124

2019

$534 (+1.1%)

$4,402 + $33,030

$37,432

2018

$528 (−2.0%)

$4,409 + $33,083

$37,492

2017

$539 (−0.8%)

$4,379 + $32,856

$37,235

2016

$543 (−1.1%)

$4,238 + $31,797

$36,035

2015

$549 (+2.6%)

$4,230 + $31,737

$35,967

2013

$535

$4,355 + $32,670

$37,025

*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

2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,132

Year built

1900

Style

Mobile/Manufactured Home

County

Whiteside County

APN

1112100001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 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 On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 13

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

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Other
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 11121000010000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 380X230
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Features: Horses Allowed

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $506.06
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Financial Information
Finance Code: Other
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam

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: Sterling
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: IL Route 2 right onto Polo Road, property is on the right

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,132
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1112100001

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.9mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17107 Polo Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$196,638
5002 Country Club Lane, Sterling, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$152,272

Address	Redfin Estimate
16903 Polo Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$264,270
30784 Holly Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 2274 Sq. Ft.	$316,903

Address	Redfin Estimate
16893 Polo Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$283,712
31496 Holly Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$154,974

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