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$327,174

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26945 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

26945 Covell Rd is a 2,300 square foot house on a 5 acre lot with 3 bedrooms. Based on Redfin's Sterling data, we estimate the home's value is $327,174.

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$327,174

$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($271K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$395,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,393 sq ft
2205 Meadows Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$200,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,476 sq ft
6428 S Oakwood Ln, Polo, IL 61064
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$250,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,771 sq ft
710 Otter Creek Dr, Milledgeville, IL 61051
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$274,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,841 sq ft
4305 Hillcrest Ln, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$236,900
E
3 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
2101 20th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$270,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,700 sq ft
3603 14th Ave, 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

97.8%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$157K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds1 bath910 sq ft
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$169,900
3 beds1.5 baths839 sq ft
2017 E Lefevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$449,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
1906 Avenue D, Sterling, IL 61081
$79,900
3 beds1 bath977 sq ft
1702 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
$179,900
4 beds1.5 baths2,592 sq ft
19660 Coleta Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
$99,900
2 beds1 bath759 sq ft
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Sale history for 26945 Covell Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,906 (+6.9%)

$17,700 + $91,817

$109,517

2024

$8,330 (+4.4%)

$16,485 + $85,515

$102,000

2023

$7,977 (+11.9%)

$15,352 + $79,638

$94,990

2022

$7,130 (+7.1%)

$14,015 + $72,702

$86,717

2021

$6,654 (+4.6%)

$12,841 + $67,435

$80,276

2020

$6,365 (+7.0%)

$12,103 + $63,558

$75,661

2019

$5,950 (+3.8%)

$11,195 + $58,790

$69,985

2018

$5,731 (+3.2%)

$11,043 + $57,990

$69,033

2017

$5,551 (−5.9%)

$10,707 + $56,225

$66,932

2016

$5,896 (+3.6%)

$11,365 + $59,681

$71,046

2015

$5,690 (+2.7%)

$11,036 + $57,954

$68,990

2013

$5,541

$10,794 + $56,688

$67,482

Tax history for 26945 Covell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,906 (+6.9%)

$17,700 + $91,817

$109,517

2024

$8,330 (+4.4%)

$16,485 + $85,515

$102,000

2023

$7,977 (+11.9%)

$15,352 + $79,638

$94,990

2022

$7,130 (+7.1%)

$14,015 + $72,702

$86,717

2021

$6,654 (+4.6%)

$12,841 + $67,435

$80,276

2020

$6,365 (+7.0%)

$12,103 + $63,558

$75,661

2019

$5,950 (+3.8%)

$11,195 + $58,790

$69,985

2018

$5,731 (+3.2%)

$11,043 + $57,990

$69,033

2017

$5,551 (−5.9%)

$10,707 + $56,225

$66,932

2016

$5,896 (+3.6%)

$11,365 + $59,681

$71,046

2015

$5,690 (+2.7%)

$11,036 + $57,954

$68,990

2013

$5,541

$10,794 + $56,688

$67,482

*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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,300
Basement Type: Full

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 2,300
Legal Description: PT NE NE SEC 7 TWP 22 RNG 7 7202X

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 768

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Municipality Name: JORDAN
Acres: 5
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0507200003

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Chadwick Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi

8/10

Milledgeville High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

7/10

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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 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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Historical weather

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Home values near 26945 Covell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26751 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$174,554
22441 Buell Rd, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1794 Sq. Ft.	$273,145

Address	Redfin Estimate
26292 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1444 Sq. Ft.	$168,061
29643 Clark Rd, Milledgeville, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$391,789

Address	Redfin Estimate
26585 Clark Rd, Milledgeville, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$163,955
26902 Pilgrim Rd, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$271,507

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