This property is offered "as is, where is," with no guarantee that it will be broom-swept before closing. Previous tenants have left various belongings behind. The spacious home includes 3-4 bedrooms, main-floor laundry and bathroom, original woodwork, wood flooring, 2.5 bathrooms in total, and pocket doors. The study was previously used as a 4th bedroom. Access to the basement is through the main floor bathroom. The ages of the roof, hot water heater, and furnace are not known. There are multiple outbuildings, most in average condition. Prior to closing, the property will be surveyed, and it comes with five acres +/- of land. Lot dimensions are approx and may not be accurate based on survey. This listing presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking rural living, surrounded by few neighbors. The sale is managed by the Trustee.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$75Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lee Bardier• BARDIER & RAMIREZ Real Estate, LLC
Listed by Jill Ramirez• BARDIER & RAMIREZ Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Jill Ramirez• BARDIER & RAMIREZ Real Estate, LLC
Est. $2,892 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 19381 Luther Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12604555
Jun 8, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$210,000
$75/sq ft
May 24, 2026
Pending
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Apr 18, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
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Mar 29, 2026
Listed (Active)
$229,900
$82/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whiteside County
APN
04264000010000
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Last updated by owner on Mar 30, 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 Features: Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Study
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 17
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 9
Flooring: Linoleum
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 28
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 700
Laundry Features: In Bathroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Steel Siding
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,800
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 1400
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 3,500
Total Sq Ft: 2,800
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 700
Upper Sq Ft: 1400
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 04264000010000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 480x480
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Lot Size Source: Survey
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,557
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
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: Genesee
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Rt 40 North to Fulfs Rd West to Luther Rd then North approx 1.2 miles to property on west side of road. It is the 2nd propety after croissing over Quinn Rd on the west side.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 04264000010000
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Bardier Team
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
4/10
Sterling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Sterling. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.