Oak cabinets with center island and breakfast bar. Spacious open kitchen flows to family room with wood burning fireplace. Main floor laundry, 1/2 bath, formal dining room and spacious living room. Basement with 24 x 26 game room with stone fireplace and bar area. Furnace and Central air '09, 200 Amp electric. Home built with floor trusses, 12 x 16 deck, master bedroom with 3/4 bath, assessed value 185,000
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
3.02 acresLot Size
$147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tim McCaslin• RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Listed by Jim Cesarek
Bought with Tim McCaslin• RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08598172
Redfin Estimate
$304,063
$136K since sold in July 2017$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($290K) of 6 comparable homes.
Oak cabinets with center island and breakfast bar. Spacious open kitchen flows to family room with wood burning fireplace. Main floor laundry, 1/2 bath, formal dining room and spacious living room. Basement with 24 x 26 game room with stone fireplace and bar area. Furnace and Central air '09, 200 Amp electric. Home built with floor trusses, 12 x 16 deck, master bedroom with 3/4 bath, assessed value 185,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,764 (+21.8%)
$7,261 + $74,132
$81,393
2024
$4,734 (+6.8%)
$6,835 + $69,784
$76,619
2023
$4,432 (+3.7%)
$6,416 + $65,506
$71,922
2022
$4,276 (+4.5%)
$6,139 + $62,673
$68,812
2021
$4,092 (+2.6%)
$5,789 + $59,103
$64,892
2020
$3,987 (+0.2%)
$5,586 + $48,950
$54,536
2019
$3,979 (+0.9%)
$5,485 + $48,061
$53,546
2018
$3,942 (+5.8%)
$5,494 + $48,138
$53,632
2017
$3,726 (+2.9%)
$5,456 + $44,686
$50,142
2016
$3,619 (−0.9%)
$5,280 + $43,246
$48,526
2015
$3,652 (−14.3%)
$5,270 + $43,164
$48,434
2013
$4,259
$5,424 + $56,308
$61,732
Tax history for 17626 Hickory Hills Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,764 (+21.8%)
$7,261 + $74,132
$81,393
2024
$4,734 (+6.8%)
$6,835 + $69,784
$76,619
2023
$4,432 (+3.7%)
$6,416 + $65,506
$71,922
2022
$4,276 (+4.5%)
$6,139 + $62,673
$68,812
2021
$4,092 (+2.6%)
$5,789 + $59,103
$64,892
2020
$3,987 (+0.2%)
$5,586 + $48,950
$54,536
2019
$3,979 (+0.9%)
$5,485 + $48,061
$53,546
2018
$3,942 (+5.8%)
$5,494 + $48,138
$53,632
2017
$3,726 (+2.9%)
$5,456 + $44,686
$50,142
2016
$3,619 (−0.9%)
$5,280 + $43,246
$48,526
2015
$3,652 (−14.3%)
$5,270 + $43,164
$48,434
2013
$4,259
$5,424 + $56,308
$61,732
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
One- And Two-Family Residence District
The purpose of this district is to allow for two-family residences.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,075
Basement Type: Full
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 2,075
Legal Description: PT LOT 4 W 1/2 SEC 5 TWP 21 RNG 7 5502X
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 131,551
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: STERLING
Acres: 3.02
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,075
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1105151002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Sterling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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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Historical weather
Sterling, IL • 61081
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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