SOLD SEP 11, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$173,500

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1,444

sq ft

26292 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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Don't miss the rare opportunity to purchase an affordable, well maintained home in the country! Located between Sterling and Milledgeville, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, included a master bath that was remodeled in 2026, a large living room and spacious kitchen. This home also features a main floor laundry, convenient back porch with storage, metal roof and many vinyl replacement windows. You will also appreciate the large 2 car detached garage, 2 (MOL) acre lot, amazing views and blacktop road. This home has a Sterling address but is in the Milledgeville School District. The photo of the aerial map of the property is approximate and not a survey. The survey to create the 2 acre (mol) parcel should be completed very soon.

Single-familyProperty Type

2 acresLot Size

$120Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Eric Bird • Bird Realty

Bought with Brandy Whelan • RE/MAX of Rock Valley

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12603907

Redfin Estimate

$196,396

$23K since sold in September 2026$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($211K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$149,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
409 9th St, Milledgeville, IL 61051
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$210,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,624 sq ft
2870 S Wagon Rd, Polo, IL 61064
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$318,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,688 sq ft
1665 Hill Dr, Dixon, IL 61021
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$252,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,254 sq ft
1301 Long St, Dixon, IL 61021
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$200,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,476 sq ft
6428 S Oakwood Ln, Polo, IL 61064
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$135,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
710 Hager Ave, Milledgeville, IL 61051

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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated September 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 and tax history for 26292 Covell Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,353 (+6.2%)

$9,739 + $40,862

$50,601

2024

$4,098 (+3.6%)

$9,094 + $38,139

$47,233

2023

$3,954 (+9.5%)

$8,511 + $35,601

$44,112

2022

$3,611 (−11.7%)

$7,846 + $33,032

$40,878

2021

$4,087 (+4.0%)

$12,987 + $32,635

$45,622

2020

$3,929 (+6.2%)

$12,240 + $30,759

$42,999

2019

$3,699 (+3.7%)

$11,322 + $28,452

$39,774

2018

$3,567 (+2.9%)

$11,168 + $28,065

$39,233

2017

$3,465 (−5.3%)

$10,828 + $27,211

$38,039

2016

$3,660 (+3.3%)

$11,494 + $28,883

$40,377

2015

$3,542 (+2.5%)

$11,161 + $28,047

$39,208

2013

$3,456

$10,917 + $27,434

$38,351

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Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.16 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Whiteside County

APN

0506300004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 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 Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 3 x 5
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 19
Flooring: Carpet

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

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement: Crawl Space

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Metal
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,444

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1444
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,444
Total Sq Ft: 1,444
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 05063000040000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 400x220
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Size Source: Other

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,098.22
Tax Year: 2024

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 399
Middle Or Junior School District: 399
High School District: 399

Location Information
Township: Jordan
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Located on the north side of Covell Rd between Ridge Rd and Hickory Hills Rd.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.16 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0506300004

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

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

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Schools

Chadwick Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi

8/10

Milledgeville High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

7/10

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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 102° 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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Home values near 26292 Covell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26945 Covell Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$325,558
26751 Covell Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$177,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
26751 Covell Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$177,863
26585 Clark Road, Milledgeville, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$163,407

Address	Redfin Estimate
27584 Covell Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
23258 Ridge Road, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$119,782

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