SOLD OCT 29, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$250,000

•

1,300

sq ft

21408 Lincoln Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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This exceptional property is an absolute must-see! This one story home features 3 comfortable bedrooms (add your own flooring), a full bath with handy stackable washer/dryer, and a spacious living room with hardwood floors. You'll love the charming kitchen featuring soft close cabinets and is fully equipped with appliances. There's a full finished basement complete with a convenient half bath, second laundry and plenty of storage space. Attached 2 car garage. Furnace and central air - 2021. Water softener - 2024. Vinyl windows and vinyl siding. Property features continue to impress outside with an incredible 32'x42' heated Clary building built in 2016, boasting both 12-foot and 8-foot overhead doors. There's a storage shed and open front shed in the designated pasture area. Perfectly situated in the Sterling school district and ideally located between Sterling and Morrison, this property delivers a combination of space and convenience. Note: the county records show 3.7 acres, but the measurements figure at 2.98 acres.

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

$192Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Patricia Sword • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Bought with Chandra Howard • 28 Real Estate LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12772529

Redfin Estimate

$254,698

$4,698 since sold in October 2026$20K since October

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This home's estimate is 27.1% higher than the average sale price ($200K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$205,000
A
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$255,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,300 sq ft
24165 Hillcrest Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$213,100
C
2 beds1 bath1,400 sq ft
23041 Moline Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$199,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
506 Maple Ave, Morrison, IL 61270
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$130,050
E
3 beds2 baths1,258 sq ft
3912 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$150K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

4 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Est. $2,310 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 21408 Lincoln Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12772529

Oct 29, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$250,000

$192/sq ft

Oct 6, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Sep 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

$245,000

$188/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 14, 2020

Sold

$196,333

$151/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09000746

Jan 8, 2016

Sold (MLS)

$138,500

$107/sq ft

Aug 1, 2015

Listed

$144,900

$111/sq ft

Move in ready ranch home offering 3.7 acres conveniently located between Morrison and Sterling. Updates include new kitchen with Schrock maple cabinets and dovetail drawers, newer roof, vinyl siding, windows & central air. Family room and 1/2 bath in lower level. Rear deck with seating: 12' x 16'. Outbuilding: 20' x 28' and lean-to: 15' x 12. Property is located within IDOT proposed US 30 project

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,545 (+6.2%)

$14,160 + $75,498

$89,658

2024

$5,223 (+7.9%)

$13,188 + $70,316

$83,504

2023

$4,840 (+8.9%)

$12,282 + $65,483

$77,765

2022

$4,445 (+7.9%)

$11,212 + $59,780

$70,992

2021

$4,119 (−12.4%)

$10,159 + $55,449

$65,608

2020

$4,699 (+6.6%)

$9,575 + $52,261

$61,836

2019

$4,410 (+0.4%)

$8,857 + $48,341

$57,198

2018

$4,392 (+0.5%)

$8,736 + $47,683

$56,419

2017

$4,370 (+17.9%)

$8,470 + $46,231

$54,701

2016

$3,705 (+0.2%)

$8,991 + $43,271

$52,262

2015

$3,698 (+4.6%)

$8,731 + $42,019

$50,750

2013

$3,537

$8,540 + $41,100

$49,640

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1020326005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 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 Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 21
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement: Finished, Full
Laundry Features: Multiple Locations

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 10203260050000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 400 x 194.7 x 402.60 x 344.26
Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
Lot Size Source: County Records
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,544.76
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Other
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
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: Located on Route 3 (Lincoln Road) Between Round Grove Road & Emerson Road. Northside.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1020326005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

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

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Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi

5/10

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi

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

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

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Sterling. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21912 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$252,513
21203 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2255 Sq. Ft.	$306,448
21347 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$370,265
21925 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$363,939
21097 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$520,621
14219 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1786 Sq. Ft.	$233,508
14322 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$312,140

Address	Redfin Estimate
21602 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
21205 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$278,035
21347 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
21253 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3350 Sq. Ft.	$618,260
14272 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$167,455
14480 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$171,826
20798 White Oaks Road, Morrison, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2717 Sq. Ft.	$405,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
21381 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$258,050
21354 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
21210 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$380,028
20829 Lincoln Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1538 Sq. Ft.	$136,587
14441 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$115,412
20818 White Oaks Road, Morrison, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1538 Sq. Ft.	$284,743
20810 White Oaks Road, Morrison, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1817 Sq. Ft.	$251,054

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