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Real Estate Weekly A Marketing Feature of Sauk Valley Media

Thursday, August 2, 2018

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

23.91 SECLUDED COUNTRY ACRES!

21347 Lincoln Road, Sterling • • • • • • •

20 acres of deer and turkey hunting Agriculture zoning Horse barn, chicken house, tool shed, invisible pet fence, and fenced pasture Fruit orchard and huge garden space Hickory kitchen with quartz counter top 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths Main floor master suite and main floor laundry

$345,000

MLS#09997304

www.21347LincolnRd.com John Rosengren: 815-631-8550 • 815-625-3722

110 E. LYNN BLVD. STERLING, IL 61081 • (815) 625-3722

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732 N Dixon Ave, Dixon

3BR ranch in NE Dixon w/partially finished basement, large yard, 1 car attached, 1 car

208 S Sycamore St, Franklin Grove Move in ready 3BR 2 story home.

Significantly updated, w/detached 2 car garage - call today! $89,900

detached garages. $114,900 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1308 SINNISSIPPI PARK RD, STERLING Updated brick ranch near Sinnissippi Park! Modern renovated kitchen, part. Finished basement & more!!

$209,500 CALL MATT HERMES: 288-4648

110 W Webster St, Polo

Quality 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch Spacious with open floorplan & Partially finished basement $127,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

This 5BR 4.5BA home has it all!

Custom built w/finished basement, 3 car attached garage & awesome pool area!

700 S Griswold St, Woosung

2 S Mason, Amboy

Spacious converted church! Wide open, & remodeling started. Once finished, could be 4-5BR 2.5BA! $69,900

Remodeled 3BR home. Updates include: new kitchen, flooring, roof, water heater, electrical & plumbing. $69,900

$329,900 CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

538 N Jones Ave, Amboy

216 Adams St, Savanna

Great 4BR 2.5BA ranch w/finished basement. New roof & 2 car attached garage. $139,000

Adorable 2BR home in gorgeous condition.

Hardwood & ceramic tile floors, room for attic expansion. Broker Owned. $52,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1695 Whitney Rd, Franklin Grove

Spacious 2 story brick home on 2 acres. New garage ‘12, new septic ‘14, new well “18

$149,500 Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

Call Jim Smith: 288-6229

907 College Ave, Dixon

351 Penrose Rd, Dixon

3887 W Wisconsin St, Grand Detour

4096 W Timber Ln, Dixon

Lovely 2+ acre building site on the

Charming, spacious 3BR 2.5BA ranch.

Finished walkout basement, great 4 season

3BR 2.5BA walkout ranch in desirable

Lot 249 Upland Ave, Dixon Lovely corner lot in White Oaks w/Rock River view. Approx. 1.45 acre, perfectly treed, walkout construction possible. $35,000

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

803 E BUFFALO ST, POLO

Great 2BR home w/everything on 1 floor. Newer windows, plus 2 year old roof & furnace $66,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

524 Palmyra Rd, Dixon Spectacular custom built home on 1.5 ac just outside Dixon. Amazing 50x80 outbuilding, inground pool, 3 car att. gar. $579,000

corner of Penrose & Peek Home Rdready to build your dream home? $49,900

$194,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

porch, det. 2 car garage!

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

403 W Oregon St, Polo

Grand Detour subdivision. On approx.

1 wooded acre, attached garage. $129,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

701 4th Ave, Dixon

Wonderful building lot for your future dream home! Garage new in 2016 insulated & drywalled w/electric & concrete drive. $49,900

Lot 212 Riverside Dr, Dixon

Nice 2BR ranch in NW Dixon.

Partially finished basement, 2 car garage w/workshop. $98,900

Call Patt Gjonola 288-4648

Summer Special- Drastically Reduced!

Lovely 1 ac lot on the Rock River ready for your summer enjoyment!. $40,000

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Matt Hermes Managing Broker 815-288-4648

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Bill Gorski 815-441-4811

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Bill Dempsey 815-631-4295

Nancy Fritts 815-440-3369

Karen Didier 815-973-2686

221 W Everett St, Dixon Great commercial location w/parking lot & lighted sign. Corner of Everett & Peoria. Zoned B-1, Realtor Owned. $102,900

Call Jim Smith: 288-6229

403 S 4th St, Oregon

Lovely 4BR 3BA Victorian style home.

Gorgeous woodwork w/many updates plus pool & carriage house! $184,000 Call Patt Gjonola 288-4648

207 W Everett St, Dixon

Versatile property! Could be duplex, single family, or it’s zoned B-1 for your business!

Great 3 car det. garage. $92,500 Call Jim Smith: 288-6229

925 Assembly Pl, Dixon

Lovely 3BR 2BA ranch in NE Dixon. Finished basement w/fireplace. Detached 2 car garage. $89,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Jim Smith 815-288-6229

Patt Gjonola 815-973-7997

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

You are cordially invited to attend the

2018 Sauk Valley

Tuesday, August 7th • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Northland Mall • Sterling FREE ADMISSION • Vendors • Door Prizes • and lots of fun!

•Discover great opportunities •Learn about retirement living choices

•Financial planning •Health screenings

•Consultations and much more Play Senior Showcase BINGO for a chance to win FREE GROCERIES

Come out to see the “Sassy Steppers” from the Lee County Council on Aging Demonstrations by KSB & “Still Cruisin’ Dancers” from the Whiteside County Senior Center perform @ 11a.m.!

Sponsored By:

11a.m. - Whitney Canfield, Registered Dietician “Eating health and How to Support Our Bodies as We Age” 11:30a.m. - Dr. Emily Richardson, OD, KSB Lawless Eye & Vision Center “Common Conditions That Affect the Eye” 12p.m. - Sue Hageman, Cancer Care “Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know” 12:30p.m. - Foot & Ankle

Thursday, August 2, 2018

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511 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-7450

Judy Powell 815-716-7450

110 E. LYNN BLVD. STERLING, IL 61081

(815) 625-3722

Jenni Dace

Ed Hook

815-716-7675

PRICE REDUCED

ARE YOU CONSTANTLY ON THE GO?

815-499-4848 ACREAGE

Brick Charmer... with natural woodwork & hardwood floors throughout. Formal living room has gas fireplace & French doors to the 3-season room. Updated kitchen with appliances. Formal dining room.

The 3 bedrooms have walk-in closets. Full basement offers ¾ bath, family room with Bose surround sound. 2-Car detached garage, Pergola, patio area, and storage shed. Fenced back yard. Move-in Ready!

$164,900

MLS#09994645

NEW LISTING

OPEN SAT. 12-1:30

East Coloma School… Spacious brick ranch on 2.26 acres. Oak kitchen with lots of cupboards, lunch bar & separate pantry room. 4 Bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, formal dining room, woodburning fireplace, main floor laundry and breezeway. Full basement (partially finished). Furnace & air 2 years old. 2 Car attached garage, whole house generator, and 36x29 building.

$219,900

MLS#09878119

OPEN SUN. 12-2

4908 ANNE STREET, GALT 902 4TH AVENUE, STERLING Office or Residential Home… Zoned Move Right in to this Newer 2-Story Home…3 Bedrooms, Brick Ranch – Edge of Town – Sterling Mixed Use. 2 Bedrooms, kitchen, newer 2 ½ baths. Maintenance-free exterior. On corner lot with Schools … 3 Bedrooms, newer oak white vinyl privacy fence. Open kitchen & dining area with kitchen with appliances, pantry, and windows and main floor laundry. Central sliding doors to the private back yard. Oak cabinets, lots of lots of space. Main floor laundry. New counter space. 2-Story foyer. Master bedroom suite has windows and roof. Full basement and air, basement and Corner lot. private bathroom and walk-in closets. Main floor laundry. 2 car attached garage. Corner lot.

Professionally landscaped. 1.5 Car garage. Sterling Schools. Immediate Possession. $99,900 MLS#10019773 $39,500 MLS#10025537 $129,900 MLS#10010921

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River view. Large corner lot… 3 bedroom home has oversized bath with jetted tub. Mud room. Laundry in the basement. Garage is split with 2 separate sides (one side is insulated and heated).

Fenced yard.

MLS#09937909 $78,900

RYNE HOWARD

815-915-6022 sellwithryne@gmail.com

PRICE REDUCED

Sterling Brick Duplex zoned for Business. Downtown location … convenient to everything. Separate boiler heat and water heaters. All new electric. Roof (2008). Walk-up attic.

Large rear parking lot with shed.

MLS#09845387 $89,900

TRACEY DECRANE

Sterling home on 1.66 Acres offers over 4,800 sq. ft., 4-5 bedrooms, 3 car attached garage and extra 28x24 garage with finished loft area. Many amenities and walkout basement. A must to see! $294,900

MLS#09746260

815-677-2164 traceyd@remax.net sellsaukvalley.com

Budget Friendly… 3 bedroom, 1.5-Story home.

Main floor master bedroom and main floor laundry. Open staircase. Basement. Newer furnace and central air 2010. Roof 2016.

Large deck with fenced back yard. 2 Car detached garage with finished loft (Party Room).

VALYNDA BUSHMAN

815-721-2025 rvbushman@gmail.com

$69,900

MLS#09972971

www.judypowellrealty.com

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Broker Associate/Auctioneer 815-739-8155

1688 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, IL • 815-288-0998

3208 A Street, Rock Falls OPEN SUN 1-2

Move-in Ready! Large updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with new kitchen 2018, interior/exterior paint, flooring, updated baths, huge 2 car garage plus a detached garage and additional storage building. Call Eric at 815973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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$199,900

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TIM MCCASLIN

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Remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch with 1.5 car garage and fenced back yard offers a new kitchen and bath in 2018, new windows, interior and exterior paint, flooring, gutters, furnace, and is move-in ready! Additional parking off the alley for 3 cars. Appliances stay. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home featuring hardwood floors, full basement, 1 car garage and much more! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for information.

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Beautiful Historic Grand Detour is home to this gorgeous native limestone cottage built in 1837, on 2 lots. The cottage has been referred to as the Sheffield Honeymoon Cottage as it was originally the honeymoon cottage of Grand Detour Pioneers Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Sheffield Olive Crawford ran an antique store in the cottage years ago & so it is sometimes referred to as the Crawford house.1.5 Stories with 2 bedrooms up and 1 full bath. Current sellers purchased the cottage in 2015 & have spent the last 2+ years restoring it.Detached gar age and 10x14 shed.White picket fence. Call Kevin 815-739-8155.

2 Bedroom, 1 bath ranch home with updated bath, newer paint & flooring, newer replacement windows, full basement & 2 car garage. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells. com for details.

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Newer ranch style home on over 5 acres.

Open floor plan, 3 full baths, attached heated & insulated garage plus heated & insulated large pole building. Move-in ready! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

What is a smart home?

Refrigerators that inform their owners when it’s time to buy more eggs and thermostats that learn homeowners’ heating and cooling preferences may once have seemed like futuristic ideas straight out of a sci-fi movie. However, such products are no longer a dream but a reality.

The term “smart home” refers to a residence that has appliances, HVAC, lighting, entertainment systems, security, and many more devices that communicate with one another. Such devices can be controlled remotely, according to SmartHomeUSA, an automation product retailer. Proponents of smart home technology say features can help people save money on utilities and conserve natural resources, all the while providing peace of mind to homeowners.

In 2016, 80 million smart home devices were delivered worldwide. That marks a 64 percent increase from 2015, according to the research data firm IHS Markit. The smart home trend is only expected to grow in coming years.

Although there’s interest in smart home technology, the industry remains fragmented. Consumers are trying to figure out which devices are simply fun and which provide practical benefits. Furthermore, the range of smart devices is expanding rapidly, making potential compatability issues a concern. Companies that plan to educate consumers further about the advantages of smart home features and are open to standardization may have the best chances of survival.

Those interested in dabbling in some smart home technology and testing the waters may want to start with the following household items.

• Smart bulbs: Manufacturers offer various types of smart light bulbs. Some are color-changing, others react to doorbells or alarms, and others can simulate typical lighting patterns when homeowners are away. Integrated apps enable remote access to scheduling so people can arrive home to a well-lit house.

• Home security: Wi-Fi enabled doorbells with video capabilities allow residents to see who is at the door without having to open it. Cameras can even be accessed remotely, simulating that someone is at home at all times. Never wonder if you’ve locked the door again with smart locks that can be engaged via a smartphone. Make sure that homes are secured or that pets are behaving while out with smart cameras.

• Flood sensor: Get peace of mind against damaging floods with Wi-Fi flood sensors.

• Appliances: A new breed of smart appliances can make it possible for users to turn on the washing machine while out of the house, close refrigerator doors from afar or even start their vacuum cleaners remotely.

Smart technology is taking over and is likely to continue changing the way people live and work.

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Three Bedroom bi-level with large living room, dining room and kitchen. Nice size deck and screened in porch. Master bedroom with master bath and walk-in closet. Must see!

MLS#10026651

$107,500

NEW LISTING

BY CYNTHIA ADCOCK

820 E. 2ND ST., DIXON

Charming 4-bedroom home. Natural hardwood floors-woodwork. Stone Fireplace in the living room.

Main floor: 2 large bedrooms & full bath. Upstairs 2 oversized bedrooms with walk-in closets, area for a playroom/computer and walk in attic space.

Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com | 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling SM-ST1563952

115 SHADY LN., DIXON

Must see home with tons of great features!

Living Room and Family Room in this home, with three season porch off of Family Room and a gas or wood burning fireplace. 2.5 car garage and ask about updates.

MLS#10026501

$121,000

NEW LISTING

BY VICKIE GUTIERREZ

131 W. DIVISION ST., AMBOY

Move in ready 1044 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home. This home has tile floors throughout, a nice enclosed front porch, a deck off the back and a 1 car detached garage.

MLS#10023890

$53,100

NEW LISTING

BY CYNTHIA ADCOCK

212 E. BOYD ST., DIXON

Priced to sell. Million dollar panoramic view of beautiful Rock River and its “take your breath away” dam. Large 4 bedroom home. Quaint front porch, updated kitchen, main floor laundry, 2 full baths, 2 car garage and large fenced yard.

1011 W. 3RD ST., OREGON

4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car detached garage.

Sold “As Is”. Home has not been cleaned out. No power bring flashlight.

Kirsten Crawford Managing Broker 815-973-0841

Tim Crawford 815-535-3444

Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444

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