NEW 6 HRS AGO

For sale

$199,900

Est. $1,625/mo —

•

2,697

sq ft

514 Grobe Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Spacious 4 bedroom home situated on a 1.5 acre lot! This home offers 2,697 sq ft of living space and includes a main floor master bedroom and bathroom. The main floor has a family room, living room, dining room, spacious kitchen and half bathroom. 3 additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom on the second floor. The 3 car detached garage has a brand new roof and there is an additional shed for storage. Situated on a 1.5 acre lot, this home offers plenty of exterior of space. Located near Sterling Schools, CGH, and parks!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

1.5 acresLot Size

$74Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Alejandro Rivera • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Listed by Alan Lewis • RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Listing updated: Nov 6, 2026 at 05:48pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12801498

Payment calculator

$1,625 per month

Principal and interest$1,077

Property taxes

$458

HOA dues

Home insurance

$90

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

514 Grobe Rd · $199,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 39 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $159,670. (20% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Separate dining room
Breakfast bar
Two fireplaces, located in the living room and family room
Storm doors
Window screens
CO detectors
Ceiling fans
Sump pump
Unfinished partial basement

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
Three bedrooms on the second level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Double-sink vanity
Garden tub

Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Main-level laundry

Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Steam heat
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 514 Grobe Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,492 (+4.2%)

$12,620 + $47,448

$60,068

2024

$5,270 (+6.8%)

$11,880 + $44,665

$56,545

2023

$4,936 (+3.1%)

$11,152 + $41,927

$53,079

2022

$4,785 (+4.5%)

$10,670 + $40,114

$50,784

2021

$4,580 (+3.4%)

$10,062 + $37,829

$47,891

2020

$4,430 (+0.9%)

$9,710 + $36,504

$46,214

2019

$4,390 (+18.0%)

$9,534 + $35,841

$45,375

2018

$3,719

$3,879 + $35,898

$39,777

2017

$3,722 (+3.2%)

$3,852 + $35,652

$39,504

2016

$3,605

$3,728 + $34,503

$38,231

2015

$3,607 (+4.1%)

$3,721 + $34,438

$38,159

2013

$3,464

$3,830 + $35,450

$39,280

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,697

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whiteside County

APN

1116280006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

SR-4

Single-Family Residential-4 District

The purpose of the single-family residential-4 district is to accommodate lower density single-family residential development in the city. This district primarily consists of post-World War II residential neighborhoods that have a suburban character, and has a maximum density of approximately four units per acre.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Mixed use
Recreation
Cemetery

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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Historical weather

Sterling, IL • 61081

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Sterling. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

5.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 514 Grobe Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $177,900 and $259,900.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $178K to $260K.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
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$41/sq ft
smaller lot
66 years newer
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$213,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths1,779 sq ft
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$46/sq ft
smaller lot
64 years newer
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$215,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,502 sq ft
901 East 21st St, Sterling, IL 61081
$69/sq ft
106 years newer
no basement
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$236,900 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
2101 20th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
$36/sq ft
smaller lot
76 years newer
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$259,900 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,813 sq ft
803 Greenridge Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
$69/sq ft
smaller lot
77 years newer
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$185,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,285 sq ft
802 E 19th St, Sterling, IL 61081
$7/sq ft
smaller lot
66 years newer

Contact listing agent

Alejandro Rivera

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

815-631-1384

sold@realestatebyrivera.com

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