36x22 and 48x24. 2-3 bedroom brick ranch with a walk out basement. Fireplace has not been used. This is to be sold as is, where is. No repairs to be made by the seller. Will not pass any type of financing. Cash buyers only! The house is not safe to enter into for showings.
Closed
$40,000
24679 Empire Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
2beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.8 Acres Lot
$152,000 Zestimate®
$30/sqft
$1,273 Estimated rent
Home value
$152,000
$111,000 - $198,000
$1,273/mo
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Walk out basement
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Listed by:
Judy Powell 815-716-7450,
Judy Powell Realty
Bought with:
Judy Powell
Judy Powell Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12398470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 377 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 7
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
- Dimensions: 200X175
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10142550040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $30/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $68,298
- Annual tax amount: $4,638
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $40,000-19.8%$30/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398470 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2025 | Pending sale | $49,900$37/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398470 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $49,900-41.2%$37/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398470 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11306594 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $84,900$63/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11306594 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Contingent | $84,900$63/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11306594 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $84,900-26.1%$63/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11306594 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2020 | Listing removed | $114,900$85/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Sauk Valley #10452991 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $114,900$85/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Sauk Valley #10452991 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,638 +7.5% | $68,298 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,313 +7.5% | $63,604 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $4,012 +105.9% | $58,065 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $1,949 -0.5% | $56,311 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $1,958 -1.6% | $53,073 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $1,989 +0.7% | $49,091 -1.7% |
| 2018 | $1,976 -2.8% | $49,962 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $2,032 -0.3% | $48,441 -5.8% |
| 2016 | $2,038 -1.7% | $51,418 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $2,073 -0.4% | $48,839 -3.2% |
| 2014 | $2,081 +0.4% | $50,471 +3.3% |
| 2013 | $2,073 -1.6% | $48,839 |
| 2012 | $2,107 +895.6% | $48,839 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $212 -90% | $49,730 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $2,106 -0.4% | $51,856 +2% |
| 2009 | $2,114 -6% | $50,855 +9% |
| 2008 | $2,248 -0.2% | $46,664 +11.1% |
| 2007 | $2,253 | $42,005 -1.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,636 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 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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- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 24679 Empire Ave
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