NEW 8 HRS AGO

For sale

$165,000

Est. $1,163/mo —

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1,512

sq ft

2219 Deets Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Don't miss this one-owner brick ranch with 4 bedrooms and endless possibilities! Located in Emerson, this spacious home offers a great opportunity to add your personal touch and create the home of your dreams. The large family room features a gas fireplace and an abundance of quality built-in cabinetry, while the living room opens to the dining room and has a unique three-sided wood-burning fireplace. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space. The master bedroom includes an attached 3/4 bathroom that is ready for renovation. An enclosed porch provides additional space to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone needing extra storage will love the impressive garage, offering over 750 square feet on the main level, plus an additional 490 square feet upstairs! With two overhead doors and plenty of room to work, store equipment, or pursue your favorite projects, this space offers tremendous versatility. The full, unfinished basement provides even more potential for additional living space, recreation, storage, or whatever suits your needs. A brand-new septic system is being installed. This home needs updating and is being sold as is, but with its solid brick construction, spacious layout, and exceptional garage space, it presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers ready to bring their vision to life.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

0.61 acresLot Size

$109Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Chandra Howard • 28 Real Estate LLC

Listed by Ryne Howard • 28 Real Estate LLC

Listing updated: Oct 14, 2026 at 01:37pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12785340

Payment calculator

$1,163 per month

Principal and interest$923

Property taxes

$165

HOA dues

Home insurance

$74

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.0mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

5/10

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Market insights

2219 Deets Rd · $165,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 39 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $159,670. (3% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Built-in features
Two fireplaces: one double-sided, wood-burning, and gas-log fireplace in the family room and living room

Bedrooms
Four bedrooms: three on the main floor and one on the second floor

Bathrooms
One full bathroom

Kitchen
Eating area with table space

Laundry & utility
Laundry room

Flooring
Hardwood flooring

Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 2219 Deets Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,984 (−1.8%)

$3,323 + $72,501

$75,824

2024

$2,020 (+0.1%)

$3,095 + $67,524

$70,619

2023

$2,017 (−1.9%)

$2,882 + $62,883

$65,765

2022

$2,055 (−1.5%)

$2,631 + $57,406

$60,037

2021

$2,087 (−0.5%)

$2,873 + $53,247

$56,120

2020

$2,097 (−1.6%)

$2,708 + $50,186

$52,894

2019

$2,131 (+0.7%)

$2,505 + $46,421

$48,926

2018

$2,116 (−2.8%)

$2,471 + $45,789

$48,260

2017

$2,176 (−0.3%)

$2,396 + $44,395

$46,791

2016

$2,182 (−3.5%)

$2,543 + $47,123

$49,666

2015

$2,261 (+1.9%)

$2,469 + $45,759

$48,228

2013

$2,219

$2,415 + $45,441

$47,856

Public record

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Zoning

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Lot size

0.61 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1013303003

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

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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

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

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Sterling. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11.1 hrs

6.4 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 2219 Deets Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $60,000 and $173,400.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $60K to $173K.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$118,000 Last sold price
4 beds1 bath1,542 sq ft
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$32/sq ft
37 years older
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$164,900 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,384 sq ft
915 W 19th St, Sterling, IL 61081
$10/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year older
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$154,900 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,440 sq ft
1812 Ave E, Sterling, IL 61081
$1/sq ft
smaller lot
12 years older
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$173,400 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,335 sq ft
1507 Ave F, Sterling, IL 61081
$21/sq ft
smaller lot
13 years older
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$60,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,735 sq ft
3802 W Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081
$74/sq ft
smaller lot
77 years older
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$140,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,116 sq ft
808 W 14th St, Sterling, IL 61081
$16/sq ft
smaller lot
6 years older

Contact listing agent

Chandra Howard

28 Real Estate LLC

815-632-7909

chandra@28realestate.co

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