This one owner edge of town ranch offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The main level has a nice sized family room, three bedrooms, full bathroom with a walk in shower, dining area and kitchen. The full basement has a second full bathroom and offers plenty of storage space. An enclosed and heated breezeway attaches to the two car garage. Situated on a .4 acre lot with a 12x18 shed in the backyard. Updates include dining room, hallway and bathroom flooring in 2023, bathroom (2023) with a walk in shower, master bedroom has new LVP flooring in 2025, boiler serviced 1/2/26. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
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$130,050
3912 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,258sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.4 Acres Lot
$125,600 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$1,326 Estimated rent
Home value
$125,600
$119,000 - $132,000
$1,326/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 10, 2026 at 12:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Alejandro Rivera (815)631-1384,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Myles Kukowski 815-499-9932,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Jennifer Dace
Judy Powell Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12588253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 158 x 190 x 145 x 125
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 11191520030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $130,050+4.1%$103/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588253 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Contingent | $124,900$99/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588253 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $124,900$99/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588253 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241 -0.4% | $30,472 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $242 -1.3% | $28,604 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $245 -2.1% | $27,367 +6% |
| 2021 | $250 -1.4% | $25,808 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $254 -1.9% | $24,904 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $259 +1.1% | $24,451 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $256 -1.9% | $24,490 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $261 -0.8% | $24,322 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $263 +1.4% | $23,538 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $259 -0.9% | $24,183 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $262 +0.9% | $23,647 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $259 -22.1% | $24,183 |
| 2012 | $333 +0.4% | $24,183 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $332 +0.4% | $24,838 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $330 +0.2% | $25,235 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $330 -26.5% | $24,792 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $449 +1.5% | $24,494 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $442 | $23,474 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $22,803 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 3.1 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 3912 Emerson Rd