For Sale11d on market
26292 Covell Rd
Sterling, IL, 61081 • 61081 • Whiteside County
$194,000
$134/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,444Sqft
2 acLot
Property DNA
2-Car Garage
Gravel · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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Listed 11 days ago · 1,640 views · 68 saves
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11 days on market
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$134/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family
Don't miss the rare opportunity to purchase an affordable, well maintained home in the country! Located between Sterling and Milledgeville, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, included a master bath that was remodeled in 2026, a large living room and spacious kitchen. This home also features a main floor laundry, convenient back porch with storage, metal roof and many vinyl replacement windows. You will also appreciate the large 2 car detached garage, 2 (MOL) acre lot, amazing views and blacktop road. This home has a Sterling address but is in the Milledgeville School District. The photo of the aerial map of the property is approximate and not a survey. The survey to create the 2 acre (mol) parcel should be completed very soon.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights amazing views, spacious kitchen, and many vinyl replacement windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,278/month
Principal & Interest$1,020
Property Tax$194
Insurance$65
Down payment20% ($38,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $155,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot2 Acres
Days on Zillow11 Days
Price/sqft$134
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Stories1
Systems
HeatingElectric
CoolingCentral Air
RoofMetal
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerWell / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Lot2 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood61081
Annual tax$4,098
Parcel0506300004
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Gravel
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×15 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market11
Est. value$193,700
Est. rent$1,347/mo
Tax rate2.13%
Price/sqft$134
On marketMar 29, 2026
PostedMar 29, 2026
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 3, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,640
Favorites68
How are the schools in Sterling?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Sterling, IL, 61081
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 29, 2026Listed For Sale$194,000$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$194,000
Mar 29, 2026•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$4,098$47,233
Apr 9, 2023$3,954$44,112
Apr 9, 2022$3,611$40,878
Apr 9, 2021$4,087$45,622
Apr 9, 2020$3,929$42,999
Apr 9, 2019$3,699$39,774
Apr 9, 2018$3,567$39,233
Apr 9, 2017$3,465$38,039
Apr 9, 2016$3,660$40,377
Apr 9, 2015$3,456$38,351
Apr 9, 2014$3,580$39,632
Apr 9, 2013$3,456$38,351
Apr 9, 2012$343$38,351
Apr 9, 2011$2,558$39,051
Apr 9, 2010$2,717$40,720
Apr 9, 2009$2,626$39,933
Apr 9, 2008$2,377$36,642
Apr 9, 2007$2,252$33,751
Apr 9, 2005—$31,589
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Sterling, IL • Whiteside County
Nearby cities
ChadwickLanarkMilledgevilleMount CarrollSavannaShannonThomson
Nearby zip codes
61051
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