17421 Timber Drive, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS # 12261741)

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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.

DAYS ON MARKET 270 LAST UPDATED 9/11/2025
YEAR BUILT 1973 COMMUNITY Sterling
GARAGE SPACES 3.5 COUNTY Whiteside
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Apr 2, '25 $465,000
Apr 2, '25 - May 30, '25 $446,000
May 30, '25 - Aug 12, '25 $429,900
Aug 12, '25 - Sep 11, '25 $418,500
Sep 11, '25 - Today $395,000


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
AREA Sterling
BASEMENT Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
HOA DUES 800
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer
LOT 1.36 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Wooded
LOT DIMENSIONS 1.36
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Attached, Detached
SEWER Septic Tank
TAXES 7191.68
WATER Well
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