Come and see this beautiful 5.2 acre property! This home offers a main floor bedroom/den; a dine-in kitchen, dining room and living room! Laundry is conveniently on the main floor. There are more bedrooms upstairs and a nice deck off the kitchen to enjoy! There is a one-car garage/man-(woman) cave which is heated and air conditioned (Window unit)! There's also a cooktop for your outdoor events. This property also features a 40x24 machine shed with doors that open on both ends! Are you thinking horses? Chickens? There are also 2 convenient garden sheds, and a carport over a cement slab. Lots of storage! Lots of space! It's country living in a neighborhood-like setting. There's also a new chain-link fence around part of the yard to keep your housepets contained. New well in late 2023; new sump pump 2024; septic tank pumped in 2024. This property is zoned A-1 and B-3. Electric bill runs $150 per month and NiCor $65 per month. There is also a very nice view of Meri-Lee Lake (French Pond) and a small creek/ditch runs through the back of the property. This property is in the Sterling School District. Earnest money to be held by Kenzley Title Group.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5.2 acresLot Size
$94Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by CHERYL HELDT• A-1 AGENCY
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Come and see this beautiful 5.2 acre property! This home offers a main floor bedroom/den; a dine-in kitchen, dining room and living room! Laundry is conveniently on the main floor. There are more bedrooms upstairs and a nice deck off the kitchen to enjoy! There is a one-car garage/man-(woman) cave which is heated and air conditioned (Window unit)! There's also a cooktop for your outdoor events. This property also features a 40x24 machine shed with doors that open on both ends! Are you thinking horses? Chickens? There are also 2 convenient garden sheds, and a carport over a cement slab. Lots of storage! Lots of space! It's country living in a neighborhood-like setting. There's also a new chain-link fence around part of the yard to keep your housepets contained. New well in late 2023; new sump pump 2024; septic tank pumped in 2024. This property is zoned A-1 and B-3. Electric bill runs $150 per month and NiCor $65 per month. There is also a very nice view of Meri-Lee Lake (French Pond) and a small creek/ditch runs through the back of the property.
NWIAR #202404570
Nov 11, 2024
Sold
$235,000
$85/sq ft
Aug 26, 2024
Pending
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Aug 19, 2024
Listed
$230,000
$83/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11830746
Feb 7, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$218,000
$79/sq ft
Sep 26, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Aug 28, 2023
Price Changed
$219,900
$79/sq ft
Jul 13, 2023
Listed (Active)
$239,000
$86/sq ft
+23
Beautiful 5.2 acres of relaxation. Same family has lived here for 47 years and has decided to downsize. The opportunity to buy this kind of property doesn't come along everyday. This pristine property offers a view of Meri-Lee Lake (aka French Pond). Also a small creek/ditch runs through the back timber area of the property. This family home offers main floor bedroom, full bath and laundry room. Family room, dining room, and bedroom have hardwood floors under the carpet. Nice size eat-in kitchen. Second floor has 2-3 more bedrooms with one being a walk-through. Two of the bedrooms have a Jack-and-Jill style closet. Some replacement windows on the main floor. 3/4 roof new in 2022. The 17x33 garage offers a nice escape area for Dad with it being heated and window AC. Also a stove top with hood for your outside parties. Bring your toys, the machine shed is 40x24 with overhead doors at each end. One is 10x10 and the other 7x10. Subject to Seller finding a home of their choice.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,859 (+14.6%)
$17,836 + $61,000
$78,836
2024
$4,239 (+8.9%)
$16,612 + $56,813
$73,425
2023
$3,891 (+9.5%)
$15,470 + $52,908
$68,378
2022
$3,553 (+8.3%)
$14,123 + $48,300
$62,423
2021
$3,282 (+7.1%)
$12,964 + $44,801
$57,765
2020
$3,063 (+8.6%)
$12,219 + $42,225
$54,444
2019
$2,820 (+2.5%)
$11,302 + $39,057
$50,359
2018
$2,751 (+1.2%)
$11,148 + $38,525
$49,673
2017
$2,719 (−16.4%)
$10,809 + $37,352
$48,161
2016
$3,252 (−0.2%)
$11,473 + $38,851
$50,324
2015
$3,259 (+4.5%)
$11,141 + $37,727
$48,868
2013
$3,119
$10,898 + $36,902
$47,800
Tax history for 23757 Hazel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,859 (+14.6%)
$17,836 + $61,000
$78,836
2024
$4,239 (+8.9%)
$16,612 + $56,813
$73,425
2023
$3,891 (+9.5%)
$15,470 + $52,908
$68,378
2022
$3,553 (+8.3%)
$14,123 + $48,300
$62,423
2021
$3,282 (+7.1%)
$12,964 + $44,801
$57,765
2020
$3,063 (+8.6%)
$12,219 + $42,225
$54,444
2019
$2,820 (+2.5%)
$11,302 + $39,057
$50,359
2018
$2,751 (+1.2%)
$11,148 + $38,525
$49,673
2017
$2,719 (−16.4%)
$10,809 + $37,352
$48,161
2016
$3,252 (−0.2%)
$11,473 + $38,851
$50,324
2015
$3,259 (+4.5%)
$11,141 + $37,727
$48,868
2013
$3,119
$10,898 + $36,902
$47,800
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.2 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whiteside County
APN
1015203014
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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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/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,180
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,891
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Other/Outside Area
Elementary School: Other/Outside Area
Middle Or Junior School: Other/Outside Area
High School: Other/Outside Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1015203014
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
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Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
4/10
Sterling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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