OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2012 for $86K

$195,942

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1,350

sq ft

22521 Buell Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

10.8 acresLot Size

$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Tina DeMay • Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Moline

Bought with • NON BOARD

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4137991

Redfin Estimate

$195,942

$110K since sold in November 2012$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.3% higher than the average sale price ($170K) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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E
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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$160K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

5 days MoM

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3 MoM

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$158,000
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Sale history for 22521 Buell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,730 (+7.6%)

$21,431 + $31,032

$52,463

2024

$3,468 (+5.1%)

$19,960 + $28,902

$48,862

2023

$3,300 (+12.9%)

$18,588 + $26,916

$45,504

2022

$2,922 (+2.4%)

$16,969 + $22,115

$39,084

2021

$2,854 (+5.2%)

$17,348 + $20,513

$37,861

2020

$2,712 (+8.0%)

$16,351 + $19,334

$35,685

2019

$2,511 (+4.0%)

$15,124 + $17,884

$33,008

2018

$2,415 (+3.7%)

$14,918 + $17,641

$32,559

2017

$2,329 (+6.3%)

$14,464 + $17,104

$31,568

2016

$2,191 (+4.1%)

$15,353 + $14,826

$30,179

2015

$2,105 (−18.5%)

$14,909 + $14,397

$29,306

2013

$2,583

$14,583 + $14,083

$28,666

Tax history for 22521 Buell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,730 (+7.6%)

$21,431 + $31,032

$52,463

2024

$3,468 (+5.1%)

$19,960 + $28,902

$48,862

2023

$3,300 (+12.9%)

$18,588 + $26,916

$45,504

2022

$2,922 (+2.4%)

$16,969 + $22,115

$39,084

2021

$2,854 (+5.2%)

$17,348 + $20,513

$37,861

2020

$2,712 (+8.0%)

$16,351 + $19,334

$35,685

2019

$2,511 (+4.0%)

$15,124 + $17,884

$33,008

2018

$2,415 (+3.7%)

$14,918 + $17,641

$32,559

2017

$2,329 (+6.3%)

$14,464 + $17,104

$31,568

2016

$2,191 (+4.1%)

$15,353 + $14,826

$30,179

2015

$2,105 (−18.5%)

$14,909 + $14,397

$29,306

2013

$2,583

$14,583 + $14,083

$28,666

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10.8 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

0508200003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 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
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 900
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 450
Room 2 Type: Upper Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Master Bedroom

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Great Room

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Kitchen

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central

Room Information
Basement: Slab

Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Great Room
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Outbuilding(s), Patio
Roof: Metal

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Other
Lot Size Acres: 10.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 10.80 acres

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1350

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3674.12
Tax Legal Description: PT NE Sec 8 twp 22

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Septic System

Location

School Information
High School: Sterling

Location Information
Directions: Rt 40 N to Pilgram rd to Buell
Subdivision Name: Jordan Township
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0508200003

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1350
Building Area Total: 1350
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1997

Around this home

Schools

Chadwick Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi

8/10

Milledgeville High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi

7/10

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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

0% 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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Sterling, IL • 61081

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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 22521 Buell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22441 Buell Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1794 Sq. Ft.	$264,453
26945 Covell Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$323,016

Address	Redfin Estimate
22074 Buell Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$371,266
27561 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$335,885

Address	Redfin Estimate
22109 Buell Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$404,175
26972 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$304,253

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