Don't miss the rare opportunity to purchase an affordable, well maintained home in the country! Located between Sterling and Milledgeville, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, included a master bath that was remodeled in 2026, a large living room and spacious kitchen. This home also features a main floor laundry, convenient back porch with storage, metal roof and many vinyl replacement windows. You will also appreciate the large 2 car detached garage, 2 (MOL) acre lot, amazing views and blacktop road. This home has a Sterling address but is in the Milledgeville School District. The photo of the aerial map of the property is approximate and not a survey. The survey to create the 2 acre (mol) parcel should be completed very soon.
Price change
Price cut: $5K (6/15)
$174,900
26292 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
2 Acres Lot
$170,600 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Amazing viewsSpacious kitchenMany vinyl replacement windowsMain floor laundryMetal roof
- 80 days |
- 1,052 |
- 53 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eric Bird 815-973-6768,
Bird Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12603907
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,444
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 400x220
Details
- Parcel number: 05063000040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $47,233
- Annual tax amount: $4,098
- Date on market: 3/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$170,600
$162,000 - $179,000
$1,499/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$121/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$125/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $185,000-4.6%$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,000$134/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,098 +3.6% | $47,233 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $3,954 +9.5% | $44,112 +7.9% |
| 2022 | $3,611 -11.7% | $40,878 -10.4% |
| 2021 | $4,087 +4% | $45,622 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $3,929 +6.2% | $42,999 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $3,699 +3.7% | $39,774 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $3,567 +2.9% | $39,233 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $3,465 -5.3% | $38,039 -5.8% |
| 2016 | $3,660 +5.9% | $40,377 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $3,456 -3.4% | $38,351 -3.2% |
| 2014 | $3,580 +3.6% | $39,632 +3.3% |
| 2013 | $3,456 +908.2% | $38,351 |
| 2012 | $343 -86.6% | $38,351 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $2,558 -5.8% | $39,051 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $2,717 +3.5% | $40,720 +2% |
| 2009 | $2,626 +10.5% | $39,933 +9% |
| 2008 | $2,377 +5.6% | $36,642 +8.6% |
| 2007 | $2,252 | $33,751 +6.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $31,589 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Chadwick Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Milledgeville High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 399
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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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Milledgeville
- 61081
- 26292 Covell Rd
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