Experience the Ultimate Retreat Nestled just 90 minutes from Chicago's suburbs, this ranch offers a breathtaking 55-acre haven designed for those who seek both adventure and tranquility. This extraordinary property provides endless recreational possibilities and a serene escape from city life. As you approach the ranch, you're greeted by over 20 fenced acres, a perfect home for a variety of majestic animals including horses, bison, elk, or Highland cattle-each of which has graced this ranch in the past. The sprawling ranch home is an architectural delight, featuring five generous bedrooms and four bathrooms. High ceilings, exquisite wood floors, and cozy spaces create an inviting atmosphere throughout. The heart of the home is the eat-in kitchen, where granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances blend seamlessly with the warmth of the wood burner. The adjacent large dining room, with its vaulted ceilings and balcony access, is ideal for gatherings and enjoying panoramic views. The home includes an in-law wing complete with a kitchenette, a sleeping loft, bathroom, and a bedroom. This thoughtful addition ensures comfort and privacy for all family members. The walkout lower level further expands your living space with two additional bedrooms, a family room, and a spacious rec room. The deck, equipped with an outlet for a hot tub, invites you to unwind and take in the surrounding beauty. Outbuildings on the property are as impressive as the home itself. A 30 x 50 insulated metal shop, with an attached 17 x 30 heated workshop, offers endless possibilities for hobbies or business ventures. The restored historic barn, featuring a heated tack room and stalls, is perfect for equestrian enthusiasts. Additional structures, including a brooder house, chicken coop, and smokehouse, provide ample storage and functionality. The ranch's two miles of wide trails wind through the property, ideal for Jeeps, side-by-sides, hiking, and more. A spring-fed pond and creek at the front of the property, combined with a wildlife pond and dense woods at the back, create a picturesque landscape teeming with deer and other wildlife. Thousands of trees, alongside stunning sunrises and sunsets, enhance the ranch's peaceful and scenic allure. This ranch has been meticulously developed over the past 30 years, reflecting the owner's dedication and vision. This property is truly an oasis of peace and adventure-an exceptional opportunity that should not be missed. By appointment only. Pre-approved buyers only.
Great opportunity to own 5+ acre hobby farm. Multiple out buildings include corn crib, tool shed, machine shed, spacious metal storage building, metal barn with multiple horse stalls. Fenced in pasture area. Extremely low utilities with outside wood burner-broiler for heating home. And solar panels for electric. One car attached garage plus detached garages. Subject to buyer assuming balance of Sun Power Solar Panel lease agreement.
Brand new roof and gutters installed July 2024. Nothing left to do but move into this nice 3 bedroom 1 bath home that also features new flooring and freshly painted throughout. Central air. Attached 1 car garage. Large backyard. Vacant easy to show. Home will pass all loan programs.
2 bedroom, 1 bath, single level home with main floor laundry. Dougless Park is located just a few feet from the back door. Home is low maintenance with a detached 2 car garage. Home is being sold as-is, where-is. This property has been placed in an upcoming online event. All bids should be submitted with the buyers realtor or contact listing realtor for details about the auction.
Large home with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in a very desirable neighborhood. Master bedroom suite plus 2 more suites on the second floor. 2 - 2 car garages and plenty of parking. Newer items include! Water heater, well pump, main floor A/C, 100 AMP RV plug in garage, main floor bath remodeled, eat at counter in updated kitchen, 24' above ground pool with Trex deck, and partially finished basement. Great location, close to shopping, marina, parks, and walking/bike paths. Adjacent lot is available.
Starter home on large lot. Single story living that could use some tlc. It's a great investment opportunity that's has a neighboring duplex. Call an Agent for more details.
Stunning 2 story Farm House! Beautiful natural woodwork throughout. Gourmet kitchen has updated cabinets, large center island with sink, and breakfast bar. Dining room has built in hutch and hardwood floors. 8 x 11 main floor bedroom has laundry hook-ups and half bath. Pocket doors and ceiling fans. 13 x 15 bedroom has large walk-in closet. Remodeled full bath. Siding and windows new (2021). New four car garage (1999). New blacktop driveway (2018). L- shaped wrap around front porch. 8 x 32 covered side porch with newer composite maintenance free decking. Newer septic and drain field. Out buildings include a nicely maintained 32 x 60 dairy barn with metal roof and siding. Barn also has huge loft area. 25 x 50 machine shed with newer roof. Fenced in pasture area. Great edge of town location.
Cute two bedroom home with a nice patio and large backyard. Includes two car detached garage. Would be a great starter home or a home to downsize to or even a rental!
The median home value in Sterling, IL is $135,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $108,100. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Sterling, IL is $135,000. Approximately 54.79% of Sterling homes are owned, compared to 34.77% rented, while 10.44% are vacant. Sterling real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Sterling real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Sterling, Illinois has a population of 14,919. Sterling is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.55% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.42%.
The median household income in Sterling, Illinois is $47,778. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,812 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Sterling is 42.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.9 inches per year, with 28.6 inches of snow per year.