Google street view image for 5717 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Off Market Sep 2019 for $140K

$261,765

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,012/mo

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5717 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

Stone and Brick ranch on 1.73 acres. 30x45 steel building commercially wired with large overhead doors previously used as a business. lofted small barn, and separate 1 car garage. Lower level includes 4th bedroom, 2nd kitchen, family room with wood burning stove, workshop, storage, back stairway. Large living room, beamed ceiling and stone fireplace. eat in kitchen with ample cabinets and pantry. Property is located in a flood plain (not the house).

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.73 acresLot Size

$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Judy Powell • Judy Powell Realty

Bought with Judy Powell • Judy Powell Realty

Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09702399

Redfin Estimate

$261,765

$122K since sold in September 2019$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 22.1% higher than the average sale price ($214K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$315,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
24455 Fulfs Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$130,050
B
3 beds2 baths1,258 sq ft
3912 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD SEP 19, 2025
$273,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,914 sq ft
17150 Timber Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$136,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,119 sq ft
1105 Avenue I, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$225,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,101 sq ft
1801 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$207,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
15581 Highland Dr, 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

New listings for sale

NEW 17 HRS AGO
$134,900
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
206 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
NEW 17 HRS AGO
$129,900
4 beds1 bath1,860 sq ft
510 13th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
$435,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,639 sq ft
17179 Timber Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
$120,000
4 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft
505 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
$196,500
3 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft
21718 Capp Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
$165,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,068 sq ft
903A Florence Ln #0, Sterling, IL 61081
$79,900
2 beds1 bath870 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$158,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
1206 Douglas Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
$169,900
3 beds1 bath1,215 sq ft
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$124,900
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Sale history for 5717 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 17, 2019

Sold

$140,000

$110/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09702399

Aug 31, 2018

Sold (MLS)

$150,000

$118/sq ft

Jul 26, 2017

Listed

$164,900

$130/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,230 (+6.1%)

$8,441 + $75,954

$84,395

2024

$4,930 (+8.2%)

$7,862 + $70,740

$78,602

2023

$4,557 (+8.4%)

$7,322 + $65,878

$73,200

2022

$4,203 (+7.0%)

$6,684 + $60,141

$66,825

2021

$3,928 (+6.3%)

$6,185 + $55,784

$61,969

2020

$3,695 (+7.4%)

$5,829 + $52,577

$58,406

2019

$3,440 (+79.1%)

$5,392 + $48,633

$54,025

2018

$1,921 (−2.8%)

$5,319 + $47,971

$53,290

2017

$1,976 (−0.3%)

$5,157 + $46,511

$51,668

2016

$1,981 (−3.5%)

$5,474 + $49,370

$54,844

2015

$2,053 (−33.1%)

$5,316 + $47,941

$53,257

2013

$3,067

$5,199 + $46,894

$52,093

Tax history for 5717 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,230 (+6.1%)

$8,441 + $75,954

$84,395

2024

$4,930 (+8.2%)

$7,862 + $70,740

$78,602

2023

$4,557 (+8.4%)

$7,322 + $65,878

$73,200

2022

$4,203 (+7.0%)

$6,684 + $60,141

$66,825

2021

$3,928 (+6.3%)

$6,185 + $55,784

$61,969

2020

$3,695 (+7.4%)

$5,829 + $52,577

$58,406

2019

$3,440 (+79.1%)

$5,392 + $48,633

$54,025

2018

$1,921 (−2.8%)

$5,319 + $47,971

$53,290

2017

$1,976 (−0.3%)

$5,157 + $46,511

$51,668

2016

$1,981 (−3.5%)

$5,474 + $49,370

$54,844

2015

$2,053 (−33.1%)

$5,316 + $47,941

$53,257

2013

$3,067

$5,199 + $46,894

$52,093

*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
Building Sq. Ft: 1,273
Legal Description: PT SE SEC 14 TWP 21 RNG 6 16105X

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 75,359
Municipality Name: HOPKINS
Acres: 1.73
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,273
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1014477001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.3mi

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 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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Sterling, IL • 61081

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Home values near 5717 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5603 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$193,511
24843 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1948 Sq. Ft.	$271,251

Address	Redfin Estimate
24840 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4315 Sq. Ft.	$600,674
5601 Mill Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1462 Sq. Ft.	$152,469

Address	Redfin Estimate
5511 Emerson Road, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1528 Sq. Ft.	—
2110 Genesee Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$190,806

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