Always Admired! Stately 2 story home on a double corner lot near Kilgore Park. This custom built home offers so many special features and quality throughout, from the grand entry foyer to the beautiful open staircase. The living room features bay windows, built in shelving and gorgeous hardwood floors. Louvered french doors lead to the library with more beautiful built ins. The handy kitchen with ceramic tile flooring and solid surface countertops, offers a full set of appliances and a built in desk area. The adjacent breakfast nook with bay window overlooking the pretty sunroom, includes a wet bar, cabinets and a pass through from the kitchen. An extra spacious formal dining room features another bay window and is perfect for large dinner parties. The upper level consists of 3-4 bedrooms and 2 baths. The primary suite, generous in size, boasts a gas fireplace, private bath, a walk in closet with loads of cabinetry, drawers and storage, 2 additional closets and an adjacent sitting room or office (could be a bedroom as well). 2 more roomy bedrooms are features with a Jack and Jill bath between them. There is a fully accessible walk up attic, perfect for storage. A totally separate 4th bedroom suite is a unique feature of this home. It offers complete privacy, plenty of closet space and a full private bath. The main floor laundry area with adjacent mud room comes complete with tons of cabinets and storage. Pella windows are featured in the sun drenched Florida Room. Enjoy views of the private, shady backyard with mature trees and perennials. Six panel doors are featured throughout the home. There are 2 staircases to the basement. The finished portion of the basement offers a rec room with pool table. The unfinished portion makes a great workshop or storage room. Furnace (2012). Central air (2007). Water Heater (2019). Water softener (2005). 2 car attached garage has gas wall heater. Vinyl privacy fenced backyard. Storage shed. Only steps away from the Kilgore Park tennis courts and Imagination Station. Great walking path around the park too! Vacant lots to the north available for purchase.
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$290,000
309 W 16th St, Sterling, IL 61081
4beds
4,518sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.36 Acres Lot
$377,600 Zestimate®
$64/sqft
$2,245 Estimated rent
Home value
$377,600
$344,000 - $415,000
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Patricia Sword 815-590-0130,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Alejandro Rivera
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11862652
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Breakfast Room, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Storage Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,518 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 X 142
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 11211290010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2023 | Sold | $290,000-3.3%$64/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862652 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Contingent | $299,900$66/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862652 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Price change | $299,900-10.5%$66/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862652 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $335,000$74/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862652 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,079 +6.4% | $102,664 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $9,475 +2.9% | $96,371 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $9,211 +4.1% | $92,203 +6% |
| 2021 | $8,851 +3.1% | $86,951 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $8,581 +0.8% | $83,905 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $8,515 +1.1% | $82,381 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $8,425 -0.1% | $82,513 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $8,437 +2.9% | $81,947 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $8,200 +4.3% | $79,306 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $7,859 +904% | $81,483 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $783 -90% | $79,674 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $7,859 +2% | $81,483 |
| 2012 | $7,707 +1% | $81,483 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $7,628 -1.3% | $83,688 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $7,728 +2.8% | $85,023 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $7,520 +6.3% | $83,528 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $7,076 +2.3% | $82,521 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $6,914 | $79,084 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $76,825 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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