Meticulously maintained brick ranch home situated on the edge of town, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This move-in-ready home features a spacious two-car garage, a beautifully landscaped backyard, and the added benefit of low county taxes. Inside you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors under the carpeting, a large living room, an additional 24 x 15 family/bonus room, and a full dry basement with endless possibilities-ideal for additional living space, a recreation room, home gym, workshop, or abundant storage. Recent improvements include new siding and back sliding door (2025), new front and back entry doors (2022), new attic insulation (2022), new water heater (2022), HVAC system (2018), and a new roof installed in 2012 with a transferable 30-year warranty. All of these updates provide peace of mind, added value, and years of worry-free homeownership. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional and well-cared for property your own!
Pending
$129,900
4007 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,666sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$984/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$78/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully landscaped backyardSpacious two-car garageNew attic insulationNew sidingFull dry basement
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancie Dempsey 815-994-8915,
Heartland Realty 11 LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12724067
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,957
- Total interior livable area: 1,666 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 80x160
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 11191530020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,707
- Annual tax amount: $874
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $129,900$78/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12724067 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,900$78/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12724067 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $891 -0.4% | $39,707 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $895 -1.3% | $37,273 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $907 -2.1% | $35,661 +6% |
| 2021 | $926 -1.4% | $33,630 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $939 -1.9% | $32,452 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $957 +1.1% | $31,863 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $946 -2% | $31,914 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $965 -0.8% | $31,695 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $973 +1.4% | $30,674 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $960 +891.4% | $31,515 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $97 -89.9% | $30,816 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $960 -5.1% | $31,515 |
| 2012 | $1,012 +0.4% | $31,515 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,009 +0.4% | $32,367 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,005 +0.2% | $32,883 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,003 -10.4% | $32,305 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,119 +1.5% | $31,916 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,102 | $30,586 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $29,713 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 3.2 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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