OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2024 for $515K

$600,674

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4,315

sq ft

24840 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

This grand old Plantation style home was built in 1850 called The Empire House. Home rests on a 13 plus acre corner lot with 44x80 storage building. The land has trails for motor sports or pure enjoyment that lead down to spring creek for fishing or viewing. It has a 20x40 in ground heated swimming pool with a pool house built in 2020 & newer white Poly fencing for privacy. Exterior also has a she shed (Garden Shed) 8x12 w/electricity. Also a 18x43 & 13x16 patio. New roof with Premier shingles 2019. Now to the interior, kitchen has a large center island w/breakfast bar & area to eat, also a sink for clean up. Built in double oven, electric range, dishwasher, wall pantry & cupboard pantry & lots of counter space & a second kitchen sink for the larger get together's. Open staircase to all 3 floors. 1st floor also has a 12x30 formal living room & large dining room, mud room & 7x16 foyer. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms all 11x15 or larger. The master bedroom is 15x15. A private bath & French doors to an attached 11x15 sitting room & vaulted ceilings & overlooks the pool & trail area. 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms 15x17 & 13x17 & lots of closet space. 1.4 Acres is being leased to a Farmer for 2024 Harvest Season. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

13.85 acresLot Size

$139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tim McCaslin • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Listed by Jim Cesarek • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Bought with Veronica Dorado • Remax Future

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11964429

Redfin Estimate

$600,674

$86K since sold in August 2024$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 154.2% higher than the average sale price ($236K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$175,000
A
5 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
1305 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$460,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,411 sq ft
2202 Meadows Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$60,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,735 sq ft
3802 W Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$395,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,393 sq ft
2205 Meadows Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$210,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$118,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,542 sq ft
1402 W 3rd St, 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 24840 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11964429

Aug 15, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$515,000

$119/sq ft

Jul 18, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jul 18, 2024

Relisted (Active)

—

Jun 4, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jun 4, 2024

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2024

Price Changed

$535,000

$124/sq ft

Feb 27, 2024

Price Changed

$575,000

$133/sq ft

Jan 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

$599,900

$139/sq ft

Public record

Beds

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Apr 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 8
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete,Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Dimensions: 13 x 17

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Third
Dimensions: 15 x 17

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 18
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 30
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access,Stone/Rock,Storage Space

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Basement
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, In Ground Pool, Workshop

Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Clad Trim
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Stone

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 10144260070000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 0
Lot Size: 10+ Acres
Lot Features: Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods, Spring(s)
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,463
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Other

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: Sterling
Directions: Rt 2 West to Emerson Rd Approx. 2 miles to Emerson

Public facts

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

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 13, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.2mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

5/10

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Sterling, IL • 61081

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Home values near 24840 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5603 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$193,511
2203 Deets Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$73,419

Address	Redfin Estimate
5511 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1528 Sq. Ft.	—
5601 Mill Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1462 Sq. Ft.	$152,469

Address	Redfin Estimate
5717 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1273 Sq. Ft.	$261,765
2110 Genesee Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$190,806

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