Investor special with incredible potential along the scenic Ronald Reagan Trail in Dixon. This 3-bedroom, 2-story farmhouse sits on approximately 2 acres and offers the perfect opportunity for buyers looking to restore, renovate, or build equity. The home needs significant repairs and updating throughout, but features spacious rooms, country surroundings, and endless possibilities for the right buyer. Outside, the property includes a large pole shed ideal for storage, workshop space, equipment, or hobby use. The acreage provides plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or additional outbuildings while still offering convenient access to town and nearby attractions connected to the historic Ronald Reagan Trail. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Seller will make no repairs or provide credits. Cash or conventional renovation financing likely preferred. Great opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers seeking a rural project property with acreage and outbuildings. Agent has ownership interest, schools are Amboy, new furnace and central air in boxes on site and included in sale
For sale
$99,900
903 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL 61021
3beds
1,168sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
2 Acres Lot
$31,200 Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious roomsCountry surroundings
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Listed by:
BRIAN BORCHARDT 815-238-2015,
A-1 Agency
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202603075
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, No Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,168
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,168
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: County Taxes
Details
- Parcel number: 121415300001
- Special conditions: Agent Owned/Interest
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Dixon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $86/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $118,245
- Annual tax amount: $304,728
- Price range: $99.9K - $99.9K
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$31,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,514/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,900+233%$86/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603075 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Sold | $30,000$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,910 +3.4% | $39,415 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $2,815 +4.9% | $36,527 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,683 +6.3% | $33,511 +8% |
| 2021 | $2,524 | $31,029 +3% |
| 2020 | -- | $30,126 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,521 +17% | $29,249 +5% |
| 2018 | $2,155 | $27,857 +3% |
| 2017 | $2,155 +0.3% | $27,046 |
| 2016 | $2,148 -6% | $27,046 -5.9% |
| 2015 | $2,285 -0.4% | $28,738 |
| 2014 | $2,295 +907.6% | $28,738 -3% |
| 2013 | $228 +11.4% | $29,627 -11.5% |
| 2012 | $204 -89.3% | $33,486 |
| 2011 | $1,916 | $33,486 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61021
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Amboy Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Amboy Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 3/10Amboy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Amboy Central Elementary
- Middle: Amboy Jr. High
- High: Amboy HS
- District: Amboy CUSD 272
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. 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
- Lee County
- Dixon
- 61021
- 903 Sterling Rd
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