This home's estimate is 123.3% higher than the average sale price ($216K) of 6 comparable homes.
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24923 W Science Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
About this home
Beautiful log home with exceptional views. Situated on 5 acres with a 48x54 insulated building and CRP income. Many updates in the last 5 years. Stainless appliances, recently painted exterior, finished lower level includes a bedroom, family room & work shop. Deck with SunSetter awning and much more.
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Sale history for 24923 W Science Ridge Rd
$152/sq ft
$181/sq ft
Tax history for 24923 W Science Ridge 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
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.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),Heated
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Room Information
- Room Type: Loft
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 6
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Log
- Age: 16-20 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1.5 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Parcel Number: 10114000000000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 241X902
- Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
- Lot Features: Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,184
- Tax Year: 2012
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewer: Septic-Private
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Propane, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 5
- Middle Or Junior School District: 5
- High School District: 5
- Location Information
- Township: STERLING
- Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
- Directions: West on Science Ridge Road, first house West of Luther Rd on South side of road
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 5.01 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Whiteside County
- APN: 1011400006
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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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