ClosedPrice Reduced

$395,000

$465,000
17421 Timber Drive, Sterling, IL 61081
5 Beds3 Baths0 sqft277 days
17421 Timber Drive·Sterling, IL 61081
5Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1973Year Built
About This Home

Tucked away in this gorgeous, wooded setting, you'll find this beautiful family home! Everyday comfort with room to grow in this 4 (could be 5) bedroom, 3 full bath home. Quality features such as six panel doors, hardwood, wood laminate and tile flooring throughout. The main floor offers a comfortable living room, spacious dining room with pocket doors, pretty wainscotting and built in corner hutches. There's a cozy family room featuring an energy efficient wood burning fireplace with blower, bookcases, and recessed lighting. Specially featured is the beautiful new (2022) kitchen with quartz countertops, soft close cabinets, center island, roll out cabinets, recessed lighting, and tile flooring. The breakfast nook is handy for meals on the go. Fully equipped with new (2022) appliances, including stainless refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and double oven with convection and air-fry. A thoughtfully designed addition offers incredible flexibility for a private home office, rec room, hobby studio, or teen hangout. It is highlighted by bamboo flooring and adjacent laundry/ mud room. You'll love the fully enclosed 3 season cedar porch (2021), perfect for enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors. The second floor consists of 3 spacious bedrooms and handy divided family bath, plus the roomy master suite with dual closets and private bath with double sink vanity and walk in shower. Also included on the upper level is a gorgeous office/library with double door entry, vaulted ceiling, bamboo hardwood flooring and opens to a 6'x22' "summer porch" with tile floor. The walk-in attic is perfect for storage! There is a full partially finished basement offering great storage space. This home has been so well-maintained! Two furnaces (2015) and two central air (2015/2018) systems. The main furnace includes a humidifier and UV filter (bulb replaced in 2023). High efficient water heater with recycling unit to ensure instant hot water in primary shower and sinks. Water softener (2017). Sump pump with battery back-up (2019). Well casing (2011) and well pump (2019). The whole house generator (2019) is negotiable. Kohler bidet toilets (2023). Water filtration/iron remover (2024). New UV septic system (2024). Roof (2014 and 2020). Vinyl clad steel and vinyl siding. The attached 2 car garage featuring a 220v electric car charger (2019). There is an additional 1 1/2 car garage with doors at both ends for vehicle, lawn equipment, or workshop. Additionally, there's a storage shed (2010) for garden tools. The composite deck (2014) and natural gas grill are perfect for summer gatherings. Convenient blacktop circle drive (sealed in 2024). Motion detecting lights. Surf Broadband fiber optic to the house. Cell phone booster (2017). All on a peaceful wooded backdrop, consisting of 1.36 wooded acres.

MLS# 12261741Listed January 3, 2025Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Total Rooms11

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces4
Fireplaces1
Year Built1973
Lot Size1.360 acres

Location

CountyWhiteside
TownshipSterling
Zip Code61081

Financial

List Price$395,000
Original Price$465,000
Annual Taxes (2023)$7,192
Monthly Tax Est.$599
Parcel #11064260010000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerWater SoftenerWater Softener Owned

Flooring

HardwoodLaminateWood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Partially FinishedFull

Laundry

Main Level

Fireplace

Wood BurningHeatilator
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingSteel Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Lot Features

WoodedMature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Septic TankAerobic Septic

Water Source

Well

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerGarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedDetached
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$800
Annually

HOA Includes

Other
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$7,192
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$599
per month
Price Reduced by $70,000
Original list price: $465,000
Property Location

17421 Timber Drive, Sterling, IL 61081 — Whiteside County

$395,000
17421 Timber Drive
5 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
277 days on market
4-car garage
1 fireplace
1.360 acres
$7,192/yr taxes
$800 HOA (annually)
Price reduced $70,000
$2,742
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,076/mo
Property Tax
$599/mo
HOA
$67/mo
$395,000
20% — $79,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$316,000
Down Payment
$79,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Agent: Patricia Sword
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