As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,568 (−1.9%)
$4,042 + $39,378
$43,420
2024
$1,599 (−0.4%)
$3,805 + $37,069
$40,874
2023
$1,605 (−1.3%)
$3,572 + $34,797
$38,369
2022
$1,627 (−2.1%)
$3,418 + $33,292
$36,710
2021
$1,662 (−1.4%)
$3,223 + $31,396
$34,619
2020
$1,685 (−1.9%)
$3,110 + $30,296
$33,406
2019
$1,717 (+1.1%)
$3,054 + $29,746
$32,800
2018
$1,698 (−2.0%)
$3,059 + $29,794
$32,853
2017
$1,732 (−0.8%)
$3,038 + $29,590
$32,628
2016
$1,746 (−1.1%)
$2,940 + $28,636
$31,576
2015
$1,765 (−1.9%)
$2,934 + $28,582
$31,516
2013
$1,800
$3,020 + $29,422
$32,442
Tax history for 17400 Hickory Hills Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,568 (−1.9%)
$4,042 + $39,378
$43,420
2024
$1,599 (−0.4%)
$3,805 + $37,069
$40,874
2023
$1,605 (−1.3%)
$3,572 + $34,797
$38,369
2022
$1,627 (−2.1%)
$3,418 + $33,292
$36,710
2021
$1,662 (−1.4%)
$3,223 + $31,396
$34,619
2020
$1,685 (−1.9%)
$3,110 + $30,296
$33,406
2019
$1,717 (+1.1%)
$3,054 + $29,746
$32,800
2018
$1,698 (−2.0%)
$3,059 + $29,794
$32,853
2017
$1,732 (−0.8%)
$3,038 + $29,590
$32,628
2016
$1,746 (−1.1%)
$2,940 + $28,636
$31,576
2015
$1,765 (−1.9%)
$2,934 + $28,582
$31,516
2013
$1,800
$3,020 + $29,422
$32,442
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 1,163
Legal Description: PT N 100 A SW SEC 5 TWP 21 RNG 7 5605X
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 768
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 125,888
Municipality Name: STERLING
Acres: 2.89
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,163
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1105301001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Sterling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 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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Historical weather
Sterling, IL • 61081
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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.