This grand old Plantation style home was built in 1850 called The Empire House. Home rests on a 13 plus acre corner lot with 44x80 storage building. The land has trails for motor sports or pure enjoyment that lead down to spring creek for fishing or viewing. It has a 20x40 in ground heated swimming pool with a pool house built in 2020 & newer white Poly fencing for privacy. Exterior also has a she shed (Garden Shed) 8x12 w/electricity. Also a 18x43 & 13x16 patio. New roof with Premier shingles 2019. Now to the interior, kitchen has a large center island w/breakfast bar & area to eat, also a sink for clean up. Built in double oven, electric range, dishwasher, wall pantry & cupboard pantry & lots of counter space & a second kitchen sink for the larger get together's. Open staircase to all 3 floors. 1st floor also has a 12x30 formal living room & large dining room, mud room & 7x16 foyer. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms all 11x15 or larger. The master bedroom is 15x15. A private bath & French doors to an attached 11x15 sitting room & vaulted ceilings & overlooks the pool & trail area. 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms 15x17 & 13x17 & lots of closet space. 1.4 Acres is being leased to a Farmer for 2024 Harvest Season. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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$515,000
24840 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
6beds
4,315sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
13.85 Acres Lot
$589,300 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$2,246 Estimated rent
Home value
$589,300
$519,000 - $666,000
$2,246/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 17, 2024 at 02:55am
Listing courtesy of:
Tim McCaslin 815-716-7653,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Jim Cesarek 815-716-0976,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Veronica Dorado, CSC
Remax Future
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11964429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X30
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Stone/Rock,Storage Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,315 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Concrete, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
- Waterfront features: Spring
Lot
- Size: 13.85 Acres
- Features: Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 10144260070000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clad Trim
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Other
Location
- Region: Sterling
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2024 | Sold | $515,000-3.7%$119/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11964429 | ||
| 5/7/2024 | Price change | $535,000-7%$124/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11964429 | ||
| 2/27/2024 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11964429 | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,900+144.9%$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11964429 | ||
| 10/2/2008 | Sold | $245,000$57/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06440961 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,396 +8% | $105,176 +7% |
| 2023 | $5,919 +8.4% | $98,282 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $5,463 | $90,057 +4.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.2 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 5
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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