Resort style living in your own home. Rare opportunity! Log Cabin home on Just over 23 Acres, includes mature trees, pines, and sprawling Peninsula property on the French pond. Like new log home was completely remodeled in 2010 with spacious addition. Open floor plan. Vaulted ceiling in living and family room. Custom built kitchen has maple cabinets, large center island, breakfast bar, granite counter tops, butler pantry with sink, closet pantry, wet bar and top of the line stainless steel appliances including built in gas range, convection double oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave. Solid six panel doors and beautiful solid wood trim throughout. 6x10 main floor laundry room. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, private bath with double sink, tiled walk-in shower and large walk-in closet. 9x10 office is attached to the master bedroom with access to pool area. Main floor den or library with beamed ceiling. Stone, wood burning fireplace in family room. 11x13 loft area on second floor with overlook to main floor. Walk out basement was completely updated in 2020 including game room, work out room, storage, and utility room. Enjoy the breath-taking views of the countryside in the 15x30 heated in-ground pool with large wrap around patio. New professional landscaping in 2022. Three car attached and heated garage has new TSR floor treatment. Relax on the 8x37 maintenance free covered front deck. Additional outbuilding includes 23x34 heated barn that has been turned into a recreation room with finished loft area, great for entertainment. Five stall machine shed attached to the barn. Over 12 acres of pasture with food plots that is ideal for horses, hunting, and fishing. The French Pond offers year-round fishing with plenty of bass and nice sized panfish. Enjoy ice skating or ice hockey during the wintertime in your very own corner of the pond. A must see to believe property. Great location just a short distance from parks, restaurants, and I-88.
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,008,413
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,235
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whiteside County
APN
1015203016
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 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.
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Pond(s), Water Rights, Water View, Mature Trees, Pasture, Views
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,002.28
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Horse-Riding Area, Lake, Water Rights
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: I-88 to Exit 36 toward Rock Falls/Sterling. Turn right onto Agnew Rd. Turn right onto Emerson Rd. Turn left onto Hazel Rd. House has hidden driveway, prior to Lakeside Dr.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,235
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 23.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1015203016
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: (815) 716-7653
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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
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
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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