OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2022 for $198K

$259,288

•

1,408

sq ft

23737 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

This is the house with the $1,000.000 views! Beautiful ranch house at the edge of Sterling with 2 bedrooms on the main floor and one below in the walk-out basement. Sunrooms is on both main and basement levels. High end stainless steel appliances. Newer wood laminate flooring in the kitchen, Living, dining, and sunroom areas. Walk in tub in the main bath. A large steel shed in the back and BEAUTIFUL landscaping all around. A dream come true for country lovers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

1.21 acresLot Size

$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Deb Proctor • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Bought with Non Member • NON MEMBER

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11461463

Redfin Estimate

$259,288

$61K since sold in September 2022$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 35.4% higher than the average sale price ($192K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$205,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,320 sq ft
25445 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$213,100
B
2 beds1 bath1,400 sq ft
23041 Moline Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$164,900
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,384 sq ft
915 W 19th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$130,050
D
3 beds2 baths1,258 sq ft
3912 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$255,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,300 sq ft
24165 Hillcrest Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$181,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,186 sq ft
1210 Douglas Dr, Sterling, IL 61081

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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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 23737 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11461463

Sep 9, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$198,500

$141/sq ft

Jul 12, 2022

Listed (Contingent - Continue to Show)

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Jul 12, 2022

Listed

$214,599

$152/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09132183

Apr 22, 2016

Sold (MLS)

$133,800

$95/sq ft

Feb 5, 2016

Listed

$142,900

$101/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08988514

Jan 20, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Tax history for 23737 Emerson Rd

*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

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

1.21 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1022200014

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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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
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 23
Flooring: Sustainable

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Laminate Floors
# of Rooms: 5

Equipment
Water-Softener Owned, TV Antenna, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,408

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1408
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,408
Total Sq Ft: 1,408
Parcel Number: 10222000140000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 124.8X269.21X247.78X153.88
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Mature Trees
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,834
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: 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: from Locust go West on W 4th , Take the curve to Emerson Rd, Continue west to house.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1022200014

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi

5/10

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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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Historical weather

Sterling, IL • 61081

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Address	Redfin Estimate
23274 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$205,736
15591 Lakeside Dr, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1982 Sq. Ft.	$607,468

Address	Redfin Estimate
14923 Agnew Rd, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$315,309
15681 Lakeside Dr, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$259,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
15721 Lakeside Dr, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3123 Sq. Ft.	$293,501
15600 Lakeside Dr, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$339,532

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