MOTIVATED SELLERS! A true mechanic's dream property featuring a fully equipped 30x40 heated and insulated shop - perfect for automotive work, small business use, or serious hobby projects. This impressive shop space is built for performance, offering 14-foot ceilings, 200-amp electrical service, and both 10-foot and 8-foot overhead doors for easy access. It comes fully outfitted with a vehicle lift, tire machine, wheel balancer, multiple workbenches, and five airlines, making it ideal for working on cars, trucks, or motorcycles year-round. The property sits on just under an acre, offering a rare blend of work and home convenience in one location. The home features an enclosed porch, spacious living room, dining/kitchen combo, main-floor bedroom and full bathroom, plus a den or office. A large finished and heated enclosed porch adds living space, while upstairs offers a loft area and a primary bedroom with double closets. The partially finished basement provides plenty of storage, a large laundry/mechanical room, and flexible space for projects or expansion. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), new water heater (2023), and new well pressure tank for added peace of mind. The A/C (9 years old) and furnace with whole-home humidifier (15 years old) ensure comfort throughout the seasons. Outside, enjoy an oversized detached one-car garage, fully fenced yard, and concrete patio featuring a BullfrogX spa hot tub and gazebo. The property also includes established fruit trees and garden beds, including strawberries, peaches, apples, cherries, and berries - perfect for anyone who enjoys country living with modern convenience. This property offers everything a mechanic, craftsman, or hobbyist could ask for - a move-in ready home, equipped shop, and the space to live and work comfortably. Don't miss this opportunity to own a mechanic's paradise in Como, IL!
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$188,000
24839 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
2beds
1,442sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.87 Acres Lot
$191,200 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,388 Estimated rent
Home value
$191,200
$163,000 - $226,000
$1,388/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 18, 2025 at 09:41am
Listing courtesy of:
Callie Gottemoller, ABR 815-441-0928,
United Country Sauk Valley Realty
Bought with:
Elizabeth Rios Martinez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12470443
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Den
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X28
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,442 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Dimensions: 190x200
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10354310150000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $188,000-2.3%$130/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470443 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Contingent | $192,500$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470443 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $192,500-1.3%$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470443 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$135/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470443 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000+107.3%$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470443 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,471 +8.5% | $57,113 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $3,200 +40.6% | $53,188 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $2,275 +1.8% | $48,556 +3.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 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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