This home's estimate is 18.3% higher than the average sale price ($401K) of 6 comparable homes.
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31599 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
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This great rural property offers an updated home with 6 bedrooms, including a large 3rd floor master suite, built in 2010. 3.5 baths, approximately 4761 square feet, original woodwork and pocket doors, walk in pantry with laundry on the main floor. Nearly 10 acres with 6.5 tillable acres. Mature pines, several outbuildings, full basement, large attached garage, 2 newer gas forced air furnaces & air conditioning units. Agent owned.
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Sale history for 31599 Penrose Rd
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$57/sq ft
$47/sq ft
Tax history for 31599 Penrose Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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- 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: 4
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached,Detached
- Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 6
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 6
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 32
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 15 x 30
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full, Walkout
- Basement Description: Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 11
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
- Age: 100+ Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Block
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 3 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Parcel Number: 05242000010000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 875X497.86
- Lot Size: 10+ Acres
- Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,122.58
- Tax Year: 2015
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewer: Septic-Private
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 5
- Middle Or Junior School District: 5
- Middle Or Junior School: CHALLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School District: 5
- High School: STERLING HIGH SCHOOL
- Location Information
- Township: JORDAN
- Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
- Directions: Freeport Rd North to Penrose Rd East. On the S side of the road, West of County Line Rd
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 10.03 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Whiteside County
- APN: 0524200005
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 5.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
Lifestyle
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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