24840 Emerson Road
Sterling, IL 61081

Status: Active
Single Family
6 beds
3 baths
4,315 sq.ft
Listing Price: $575,000
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About this home

This grand old Plantation style home was built in 1850 called The Empire House. Home rests on a 13 plus acre corner lot with 44x80 storage building. The land has trails for motor sports or pure enjoyment that lead down to spring creek for fishing or viewing. It has a 20x40 in ground heated swimming pool with a pool house built in 2020 & newer white Poly fencing for privacy. Exterior also has a she shed (Garden Shed) 8x12 w/electricity. Also a 18x43 & 13x16 patio. Now to the interior, kitchen has a large center island w/breakfast bar & area to eat, also a sink for clean up. Built in double oven, electric range, dishwasher, wall pantry & cupboard pantry & lots of counter space & a second kitchen sink for the larger get together's. Open staircase to all 3 floors. 1st floor also has a 12x30 formal living room & large dining room, mud room & 7x16 foyer. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms all 11x15 or larger. The master bedroom is 15x15. A private bath & French doors to an attached 11x15 sitting room & vaulted ceilings & overlooks the pool & trail area. 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms 15x17 & 13x17 & lots of closet space. 1.4 Acres is being leased to a Farmer for 2024 Harvest Season. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 13.851
Lot Description Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods, Spring(s)
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size 10+ Acres
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Colonial
Type Detached 3 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Square Feet 4,315
Square Feet Source Other
Basement Description Unfinished, Exterior Access, Stone/Rock, Storage Space
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Partial
Bedrooms Count 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Basement
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 3
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Window Treatmnt, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room
Total Rooms 9
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Third
Dimensions 13X17
room 2
Type Bedroom 6
Level Third
Dimensions 15X17
room 3
Level N/A
room 4
Level N/A
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 12X15
Flooring Carpet
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 13X15
Flooring Carpet
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 15X15
Flooring Carpet
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 14X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 13X18
Flooring Vinyl
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
room 17
Type Laundry
Level N/A
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 12X30
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 11X15
Flooring Carpet
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1850
Parking Total 8
Driveway Concrete,Gravel
Exterior Building Type Clad Trim
Exterior Property Features Patio, In Ground Pool, Workshop
Foundation Stone
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Attached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Features Off Street, Driveway
Garage On-Site Yes
Parking Ownership Owned
Parking Garage,Space/s
Roof Type Asphalt
Virtual Tour (Unbranded) External link
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 01/24/2024 9:22 am
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Other
Area Major Sterling
Corporate Limits Sterling
Directions Rt 2 West to Emerson Rd Approx. 2 miles to Emerson
Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Green Supporting Documents N
Elementary Sch Dist 5
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant
High Sch Dist 5
Sewer Septic-Private
Water Private Well
Jr High/Middle Dist 5
Township Hopkins

Financials

Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 10144260070000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $5,463
Tax Exemptions Homeowner, Senior
Tax Year 2022
$575,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 11964429
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 103 days
Basement Partial
Type Detached 3 Stories
Parking Garage,Space/s
List Date 01/22/2024
Year Built 1850
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