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$230,070

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1,587

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5403 River Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

5403 River Rd is a 1,587 square foot house on a 8.99 acre lot with 1 bedroom. Based on Redfin's Sterling data, we estimate the home's value is $230,070.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

8.99 acresLot Size

$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$230,070

$8,000 since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.2% higher than the average sale price ($209K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$228,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,481 sq ft
3241 Mineral Springs Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$165,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
2408 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$170,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,275 sq ft
1304 Riverview Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$310,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
1307 Sinnissippi Park Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$210,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,916 sq ft
612 W Humphrey Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$170,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,424 sq ft
1809 22nd 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

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 history for 5403 River Rd

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,779 (+4.2%)

$7,276 + $55,232

$62,508

2024

$4,587 (+6.1%)

$6,849 + $51,993

$58,842

2023

$4,322 (+3.2%)

$6,429 + $48,806

$55,235

2022

$4,190 (+3.8%)

$6,151 + $46,695

$52,846

2021

$4,037 (+2.2%)

$5,801 + $44,035

$49,836

2020

$3,950

$5,598 + $42,493

$48,091

2019

$3,952 (+1.0%)

$5,496 + $41,721

$47,217

2018

$3,914 (−1.3%)

$5,505 + $41,788

$47,293

2017

$3,964 (+2.5%)

$5,467 + $41,502

$46,969

2016

$3,869 (−0.9%)

$5,291 + $40,165

$45,456

2015

$3,905 (−0.4%)

$5,281 + $40,089

$45,370

2013

$3,921

$5,437 + $41,267

$46,704

Tax history for 5403 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,779 (+4.2%)

$7,276 + $55,232

$62,508

2024

$4,587 (+6.1%)

$6,849 + $51,993

$58,842

2023

$4,322 (+3.2%)

$6,429 + $48,806

$55,235

2022

$4,190 (+3.8%)

$6,151 + $46,695

$52,846

2021

$4,037 (+2.2%)

$5,801 + $44,035

$49,836

2020

$3,950

$5,598 + $42,493

$48,091

2019

$3,952 (+1.0%)

$5,496 + $41,721

$47,217

2018

$3,914 (−1.3%)

$5,505 + $41,788

$47,293

2017

$3,964 (+2.5%)

$5,467 + $41,502

$46,969

2016

$3,869 (−0.9%)

$5,291 + $40,165

$45,456

2015

$3,905 (−0.4%)

$5,281 + $40,089

$45,370

2013

$3,921

$5,437 + $41,267

$46,704

*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

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BOSS SUB
Building Sq. Ft: 1,587
Legal Description: TRACT B PT OF ELY 545 OF SLY 754 SE SEC 13 TWP 21 RNG 7 15302X

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 391,604
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: STERLING
Acres: 8.99
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,587
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1113400004

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.6mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 103° 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

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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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Data from public records.

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1714 Gregden Shores Drive, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2319 Sq. Ft.	$446,352

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