16893 Polo Rd is a 1,784 square foot house on a 1.64 acre lot with 3 bedrooms. - it last sold on June 05, 2019 for $205,000. Based on Redfin's Sterling data, we estimate the home's value is $283,712.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
1.64 acresLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$283,712
$79K since sold in June 2019$1,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 45.2% higher than the average sale price ($195K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A-R
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the agricultural residential district is to provide a special district for larger lot, residential subdivisions in agricultural areas while ensuring continued protection of the right to farm for surrounding agricultural lands.
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,396
Basement Type: Full
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SATHOFF SUB
Building Sq. Ft: 1,784
Legal Description: SATHOFF SUBD LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 770
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 71,438
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: STERLING
Acres: 1.64
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,784
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1111200012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.