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Off Market Jun 2023 for $230K

$271,432

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,820/mo

•

1,792

sq ft

16860 Tampico Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

This brick raised ranch is situated on .85/acre, corner lot in the Lakeview Hills Subdivision. The main level consists of 3 spacious bedrooms, an oversized kitchen with pantry and dining area overlooking the living room with stone woodburning fireplace. Large 3-season porch with electricity offering beautiful sunset views as it faces the west. New carpet in the bedrooms, living room, and wide stairway to the lower level. New knock-down textured drywall throughout. The walk-out Lower Level (900 sq feet) consists of a family room and an additional storage/bonus room that has vinyl water-proof wood plank flooring. Separate laundry room and 3/4 bath. The entire basement has 2" rigid foam insulation installed to the interior foundation walls. Oversized garage with epoxy floor, air-conditioning, heat, hot and cold water, LED lighting, 200-amp welding receptacle and 2 newer garage door openers. Additional 30x30 building/garage has a loft for storage, a newer garage door opener, LED lighting, epoxy floor, and 220V receptacles for welders and industrial grade saws/equipment. The extra cement parking pad is large enough to park a full-size RV and has a designated 220V receptacle to fully power a camper/travel trailer/RV. Furnace, Central Air and 50 Gallon Water Heater (approx 6 years old). Well (2005). Water softener, water filtration system, and much of the electrical throughout the house was replaced within the last 7 years. The Lakeview Hills Home-Owners Association dues are $75.00. and allow members swimming and fishing access at Lake Jude and access to the baseball/softball field. All are visible from the newer 30x12 deck.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.85 acresLot Size

$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Dace • Judy Powell Realty

Bought with Shawney Evans • Sauk Valley Properties LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11775424

Redfin Estimate

$271,432

$41K since sold in June 2023$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.5% higher than the average sale price ($229K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$207,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
15581 Highland Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$205,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,320 sq ft
25445 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$130,050
C
3 beds2 baths1,258 sq ft
3912 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$255,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,300 sq ft
24165 Hillcrest Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$315,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
24455 Fulfs Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$262,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,366 sq ft
304 W Miller Rd, 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

99.0%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$160K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

5 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 16860 Tampico Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11775424

Jun 23, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$230,000

$128/sq ft

May 10, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

May 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

$234,900

$131/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09093944

Jan 21, 2016

Sold (MLS)

$82,300

$46/sq ft

Nov 30, 2015

Listed

$82,000

$46/sq ft

Corner lot with 2 car attached garage and 2 car detached oversized garage. Fenced yard, deck off back. Front has enclosed porch. Spacious home heated with natural gas and a wood stove that is vented into the duct work. There is an extra-large kitchen with ample counters and cupboards, big living room with stone wood-burning fireplace. Spacious bedrooms with roomy closets. Lake association fee of $95/year is optional. Built prior to 1978 lead based paint potentially exists

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08755785

Jun 29, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Apr 25, 2008

Sold

$133,400

$74/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 2003

Sold

$114,000

$64/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,121 (−3.9%)

$4,630 + $63,141

$67,771

2024

$4,286 (+7.5%)

$4,312 + $58,807

$63,119

2023

$3,986 (+7.5%)

$4,016 + $54,765

$58,781

2022

$3,708 (+6.5%)

$3,666 + $49,995

$53,661

2021

$3,482 (+5.6%)

$3,248 + $46,373

$49,621

2020

$3,297 (+6.4%)

$3,061 + $43,707

$46,768

2019

$3,099 (+2.1%)

$2,831 + $40,428

$43,259

2018

$3,036 (+0.3%)

$2,792 + $39,878

$42,670

2017

$3,027 (−6.0%)

$2,707 + $38,664

$41,371

2016

$3,221 (−0.6%)

$2,873 + $41,040

$43,913

2015

$3,242 (+21.7%)

$2,790 + $39,852

$42,642

2013

$2,665

$2,729 + $38,981

$41,710

Tax history for 16860 Tampico Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,121 (−3.9%)

$4,630 + $63,141

$67,771

2024

$4,286 (+7.5%)

$4,312 + $58,807

$63,119

2023

$3,986 (+7.5%)

$4,016 + $54,765

$58,781

2022

$3,708 (+6.5%)

$3,666 + $49,995

$53,661

2021

$3,482 (+5.6%)

$3,248 + $46,373

$49,621

2020

$3,297 (+6.4%)

$3,061 + $43,707

$46,768

2019

$3,099 (+2.1%)

$2,831 + $40,428

$43,259

2018

$3,036 (+0.3%)

$2,792 + $39,878

$42,670

2017

$3,027 (−6.0%)

$2,707 + $38,664

$41,371

2016

$3,221 (−0.6%)

$2,873 + $41,040

$43,913

2015

$3,242 (+21.7%)

$2,790 + $39,852

$42,642

2013

$2,665

$2,729 + $38,981

$41,710

*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

0.85 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,792

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1011102012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 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: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached,Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

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

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

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room - Down
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 22 x 17
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 22 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 22 x 17
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10 x 6

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

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

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 900
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;

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

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area: 900
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,692

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 1792
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,692
Total Sq Ft: 1,792
Parcel Number: 10111020120000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 205X216X180
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Creek, Lake Access

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,707.88
Tax Year: 2022
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
Association Fee: $75
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights
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: Located on the corner of Tampico Road & Hillcrest Drive

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1011102012

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi

5/10

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

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

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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16918 Tampico Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1546 Sq. Ft.	$217,247
24049 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2144 Sq. Ft.	$319,078

Address	Redfin Estimate
24019 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$236,137
24069 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$223,282

Address	Redfin Estimate
24194 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$260,457
24119 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$248,463

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