SOLD APR 20, 2026

Sold on Apr 2026

$420,000

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1,675

sq ft

21186 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

18.45 acresLot Size

$251Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Patricia Sword • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Bought with Alejandro Rivera • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12570444

Redfin Estimate

$462,525

$43K since sold in April 2026$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 146.2% higher than the average sale price ($188K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$210,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$200,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,466 sq ft
705 W Commercial St, Lyndon, IL 61261
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$220,000
C
5 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft
20172 Prophet Rd, Prophetstown, IL 61277
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$207,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
15581 Highland Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$175,000
E
5 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
1305 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$115,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,497 sq ft
503 E Main St, Morrison, IL 61270

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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$144K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

0 days MoM

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19 MoM

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Est. $2,842 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 21186 Mathew Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12570444

Apr 20, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$420,000

$251/sq ft

Feb 21, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

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Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

$415,000

$248/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11132189

Sep 7, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$365,000

$218/sq ft

Jul 14, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Jul 8, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

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Jun 22, 2021

Listed (New)

$375,000

$224/sq ft

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One Of A Kind Property! 18.45 Acres, perfectly situated between Sterling and Morrison. This beautiful property is neatly tucked in its park-like, wooded setting. 3 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch, freshly painted and mostly newer flooring. Gorgeous John Martin kitchen with solid Hickory wood floor and appliances included. Sliders off of the dining area to the deck. Full finished lower level with family room, laundry room, mud room and master suite - the perfect generational home! Wired for speakers - main, lower and outside. Marvin windows. Iron curtain water system. Oversized 2 car attached garage plus a detached "GTO House" - 32x20 insulated and heated with tile floor. LED yard light. A 30x40 Barn with concrete floor--great for storage. A 65x36 Metal Outbuilding with 3 bays-Nice Shop Area has radiant heat, window a/c, garage door opener, sink, workbench and cabinets. 3rd bay has garage door opener and upper level storage. Acreage includes: mowed area, apx 7 acres of timber and creek, and 7 tillable acres (currently rented for $700/year, no written lease). Also includes 1 acre on the north side of tracks. Blacktop drive. Peaceful wooded setting with a winding creek, just a few miles from town.

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

10291510020000

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Apr 29, 2023.

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: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage

Interior

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5 x 4

Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 9

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 29

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 19
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Laundry Features: Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Laminate

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Cedar

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Raised Ranch
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 10291510020000

Lot Information
View: Water
Dimensions: 990 x 616
Lot Size: 10+ Acres
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Waterfront Features: Creek
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,513.04
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Propane
Cooling: Central Air

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: Hopkins
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Route 30 to Mathew Rd, between Sterling & Morrison.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 10291510020000

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 29, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Blueprint Group

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Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi

5/10

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

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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Sun exposure

98/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Home values near 21186 Mathew Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
21237 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$26,970
21299 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$173,273

Address	Redfin Estimate
20810 Mathew Rd, Morrison, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3174 Sq. Ft.	$403,880
21237 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$181,293

Address	Redfin Estimate
21105 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$196,061
21273 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$114,083

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