24246 Penrose Rd is a house on a 4.98 acre lot. - it last sold on July 09, 2026 for $320,000. Based on Redfin's Sterling data, we estimate the home's value is $340,608.
Single-familyProperty Type
4.98 acresLot Size
5 garage spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$340,608
$21K since sold in July 2026$9,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 19.8% higher than the average sale price ($284K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: PT SW SEC 14 TWP 22 RNG 6
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 216,929
Municipality Name: GENESEE
Acres: 4.98
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0414300003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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Challand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
4/10
Sterling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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
1% 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
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Sterling. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.