OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2019 for $282K

$401,373

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,052/mo

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4,705

sq ft

26968 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Incredible rural property located on 1.66 beautifully landscaped acres. This home has over 4800 finished sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms (could have as many as 6)and a fully finished walkout basement with "in-law' quarters. Attached 3 car garage with separate two car that also includes a finished loft area! Large eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets, formal dining room and huge living room with gas fireplace and wood floors. Exit living room to huge deck overlooking your property. Fire pit and above ground pool. Walkout basement not only includes 2100 finshed sq. ft. of living area but also has its own kitchen! To many amenities to list this is one you will need to visit!

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

1.66 acresLot Size

$85Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Allmandinger • Mel Foster Co. Clinton

Listed by • Mel Foster Co. Clinton

Bought with • NON BOARD

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4198155

Redfin Estimate

$401,373

$119K since sold in August 2019$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 21.8% higher than the average sale price ($330K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$395,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,393 sq ft
2205 Meadows Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$270,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,700 sq ft
3603 14th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$460,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,411 sq ft
2202 Meadows Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$274,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,841 sq ft
4305 Hillcrest Ln, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$328,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,144 sq ft
24049 Hillcrest Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$250,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,380 sq ft
24200 Hillcrest Dr, Sterling, IL 61081

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$3,909/mo

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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

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
1306 13th Ave, Sterling, IL 60181
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Sale history for 26968 Penrose Rd

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4198155

Aug 15, 2019

Sold

$282,500

$60/sq ft

Aug 15, 2019

Sold (MLS)

$282,500

$60/sq ft

Nov 19, 2018

Listed

$295,000

$63/sq ft

Nov 19, 2018

Listed

$295,000

$63/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09746260

Nov 1, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,267 (+5.5%)

$8,142 + $108,786

$116,928

2024

$6,888 (+0.8%)

$7,583 + $101,319

$108,902

2023

$6,835 (+7.2%)

$7,062 + $94,356

$101,418

2022

$6,376 (+6.2%)

$6,447 + $86,138

$92,585

2021

$6,005 (+4.8%)

$5,323 + $79,898

$85,221

2020

$5,727 (+14.7%)

$5,017 + $75,304

$80,321

2019

$4,991 (+1.7%)

$4,641 + $69,655

$74,296

2018

$4,909 (+0.9%)

$4,578 + $68,707

$73,285

2017

$4,865 (−6.3%)

$4,439 + $66,615

$71,054

2016

$5,192 (−0.8%)

$4,712 + $70,709

$75,421

2015

$5,233 (+3.0%)

$4,576 + $68,663

$73,239

2013

$5,080

$4,476 + $67,163

$71,639

Tax history for 26968 Penrose Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,267 (+5.5%)

$8,142 + $108,786

$116,928

2024

$6,888 (+0.8%)

$7,583 + $101,319

$108,902

2023

$6,835 (+7.2%)

$7,062 + $94,356

$101,418

2022

$6,376 (+6.2%)

$6,447 + $86,138

$92,585

2021

$6,005 (+4.8%)

$5,323 + $79,898

$85,221

2020

$5,727 (+14.7%)

$5,017 + $75,304

$80,321

2019

$4,991 (+1.7%)

$4,641 + $69,655

$74,296

2018

$4,909 (+0.9%)

$4,578 + $68,707

$73,285

2017

$4,865 (−6.3%)

$4,439 + $66,615

$71,054

2016

$5,192 (−0.8%)

$4,712 + $70,709

$75,421

2015

$5,233 (+3.0%)

$4,576 + $68,663

$73,239

2013

$5,080

$4,476 + $67,163

$71,639

*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

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.66 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

0518400009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 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
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathrooms (Half): 2

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 2119
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Area: 586
Room 2 Type: Upper Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 3 Area: 2000
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Basement Level

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Additional Level

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Master Bedroom

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 3

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 4

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Living Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Family Room

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Great Room

Room 12 Information
Room 12 Type: Formal Dining Room

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Type: Kitchen

Room 14 Information
Room 14 Type: Den/Office

Room 15 Information
Room 15 Type: Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Central

Room Information
Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access

Interior Features
Cable Available,Garage Door Opener(s),In-Law Floorplan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 2

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Porch, Shed(s), Pool Above Ground
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 1.66
Lot Size Dimensions: 231x294
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2705

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: 4865
Tax Legal Description: 26968 Penrose Rd.

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Septic System

Location

School Information
High School: Sterling

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 40 N. of Sterling to Property
Subdivision Name: Sterling
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0518400009

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 4705
Building Area Total: 2705
Year Built: 2000

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 5.8mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

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 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Sterling, IL • 61081

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Data from public records.

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27849 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$262,936
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