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Real Estate Weekly A Marketing Feature of Sauk Valley Media

Thursday, September 6, 2018

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

EXCEPTIONAL HOME ON THE ROCK RIVER!

1420 Eustace Drive, Dixon Upscale home on the Rock River with many improvements; all done with top-quality products & workmanship. Spacious main floor features exotic hardwood & top of the line travertine tile floors, gorgeous kitchen, living room with fireplace, family room with huge Pella windows; newer bath, master suite with patio doors to a 14x11 deck & exquisite master bath. Downstairs is another full kitchen, family room with fireplace, 2 sun rooms, laundry, 2 bedrooms & newer bath with upscale fixtures. Magnificent views of a wide section of the river from most rooms. Large front & back yards, shed, cement stairs to the river, newer detached 2 car garage & new driveway - all in a highly desirable neighborhood with high elevation out of the flood zone. Exceptional home with too many features to mention!

Call Nancy Fritts: 815-440-3369

$269,900

Member of Sauk Valley Association of Realtors

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208 S Sycamore St, Franklin Grove

403 S 4th St, Oregon

Move in ready 3BR 2 story home.

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

Lovely 4BR 3BA Victorian style home.

Gorgeous woodwork w/many updates plus pool & carriage house! $179,900 Call Patt Gjonola 288-4648

573 PINE MEADOW DR, DIXON

1308 SINNISSIPPI PARK RD, STERLING

Lovely 1 story ½ duplex on culde-sac in NE Dixon. Open kitchen/ living w/vaulted ceilings, walk in tub/ shower in master.

Updated brick ranch near Sinnissippi Park! Modern renovated kitchen, part. finished basement & more!!

$129,000

CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

700 S Griswold St, Woosung

1420 Eustace Dr, Dixon

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

Upscale 3 bedroom 3 bath walkout ranch on the Rock River! Many recent high end improvements $269,900

$199,000 CALL MATT HERMES: 288-4648

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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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

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3887 W WISCONSIN ST, GRAND DETOUR

1695 Whitney Rd, Franklin Grove

216 Adams St, Savanna

Adorable 2BR home in gorgeous condition.

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

Charming, spacious 3BR 2.5BA ranch.

Finished walkout basement, great 4-season porch, det. 2 car garage! $189,000

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

CALL Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

907 College Ave, Dixon

351 Penrose Rd, Dixon

803 E Buffalo St, Polo

1514 Old Mill Rd, Franklin Grove

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

Lovely 2+ acre building site on the

This 5BR 4.5BA home has it all! Custom built w/finished basement, 3 car attached garage &

Very private 5 ac property adjacent

$329,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

4 car garage & Berm home. $90,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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

awesome pool area!

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

to Franklin Creek State Park. Barn,

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

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

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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

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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 detached garages. $104,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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

G N I D N PE 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

403 W Oregon St, Polo

538 N JONES AVE, AMBOY

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

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

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Call Patt Gjonola 288-4648

Matt Hermes Managing Broker 815-288-4648

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Bill Gorski 815-441-4811

Lot 212 Riverside Dr, Dixon

Summer Special- Drastically Reduced!

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

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Bill Dempsey 815-631-4295

Nancy Fritts 815-440-3369

Karen Didier 815-973-2686

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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Surviving a home renovation (MS)

Homeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017.

Whether one is doing a large renovation or a small remodel, life may be turned upside down during the project. Furniture may be moved out of the room, walls may be demolished, water or electricity may be turned off, and appliances may be missing or not hooked up.

Home improvements often drum up dust and disarray.

Such projects can try the patience of any homeowner, and things may get worse before they get better.

Even though remodeling can be taxing, the end result is often worth it. Here’s how to look forward to the silver lining and come out unscathed.

Discuss the project before it starts.

All family members should be in agreement before the first hammer is swung. Decide on as many details as you can ahead of time and have a firm plan in place. Establish back-up choices for tiles or color schemes in case the items you want are out of stock. Trying to make decisions under duress may result in bad choices.

Do one project at a time.

It’s tempting to want to improve as much as possible at once to maximize motivation and renovation materials.

However, having no place in which to escape the mess can elevate stress levels. Do not think about renovating kitchens and bathrooms all at once, or you will not have any working fixtures for tasks like washing up.

Have everything in place ‌ Before demolition even begins, have building materials bought and stored, contractors and subcontractors lined up, and see what you can do to minimize the time workers need to spend in your home. ‌ but expect delays.

In a world where things move at lightning speeds, renovations have not gotten the memo. Home projects take lots of time and will likely take longer if you are doing the work yourself in your free time. Build lots of extra time into the project so you are not disappointed when delays happen — even when you’ve done your best to avoid them.

Plan an escape zone Construction environments can be messy, loud, smelly, and a host of other unsavory adjectives. The chaos that ensues when life is turned upside down can be overwhelming, particularly for the person who spends the most time in the home while work is being done. Build escape moments into the plan and make sure everyone else at home is on board. During the real grind of the project, a night or two at a hotel may be a welcome respite.

Planning, patience and an understanding of what the project entails can make home improvements easier to survive.

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815 973 8033

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633 PALMYRA RD., DIXON

Country Living-close to town. 3 bedroom farm house on approx. 9-10 acres. Enclosed front porch, large bathroom, separate dining room. Newer Roof. Property will need to be surveyed for actual acreage.

MLS#10011906

$164,000

321 PARK ST., DIXON

Must see Brick Ranch with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. 1 car attached garage and additional 2 car detached garage on Corner lot. Hardwood oors and updated windows.

Deck off back of home leading to nice yard.

MLS#09936435

$189,900

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 ashlight.

MLS#09917550

$359,900

PRICE REDUCED

1112 BEECH DR., DIXON

Tri-level with 3-4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Gorgeous kitchen with Schmidt cabinets and eat-in area. Large family room plus 4th bedroom or den and laundry plus bath with shower. Massive garage is 2 wide x 2 deep. Edge of town subdivision offers city convenience & country feel.

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1759 N. BRINTON AVE., DIXON

Spacious home in beautiful setting. 3 bedroom 2.5 baths. Abundance of kitchen cabinets, oversized bedrooms, high ceilings and large master suite with walk in closet and bathroom with double sinks.

1591 DEER PATH LN., FRANKLIN GROVE

You’ll fall in love with this beautiful Santa Fe style home. True quality is found in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 1,200 sq. ft. guest house, RVsize attached garage, and 10.36 acres (horse friendly) that borders Franklin Creek State Park.

Kirsten Crawford Managing Broker 815-973-0841

Tim Crawford 815-535-3444

Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444

Patti Shoemaker 815-994-8794

Cynthia Adcock 815-677-0934

Andrea Ragan 815-973-4033

Piper Grazulis 815-631-4446

Vicky Turner 815-973-5548

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

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511 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-7450

110 E. LYNN BLVD. STERLING, IL 61081

(815) 625-3722

Judy Powell 815-716-7450

Jenni Dace 815-716-7675

Ed Hook

815-499-4848

OPEN SUN. 12-2

Montmorency Ranch home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths … Eat-in oak kitchen with large snack bar, appliances and sliding door to the 3-tier deck. Formal dining room and main floor family room with fireplace. Partially finished basement has lots of storage. 2 Car garage. Storage shed and roof (2014).

MLS#10006142 $134,900

ACREAGE

1202 Nelson Road, Rock Falls 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.

MLS#09878119 $219,900

This is a Complete Rehab … 3 Bedroom and 2 baths. Decorative dream kitchen that makes cooking a pleasure with cabinets galore and plenty of work space.

Main floor laundry. Large rooms with lots of closet space. Master suite with its own bath with walk-in shower. Newer furnace (2015), central air (2016), and steel roof.

MLS#10047064 $89,500

LET AN AGENT WHO KNOWS GUIDE YOU. JOHN ROSENGREN

NEW LISTING

OPEN SAT. 2-3:30

203 17th Ave., Sterling 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 $75,900

Sprawling Ranch in Sterling subdivision … 3 bedrooms with 1.5 baths. Living room with fireplace. Kitchen has wall-to-wall cupboards and ample counter space. All the appliances stay. Main floor laundry with lots of shelving. Huge main floor family room. Attached 2 car garage with additional 10x19 finished workshop. Partial basement and 5 year old roof. $89,500

MLS#10065043

815-631-8550 johnrosengren@gmail.com saukvalleyhomes.net

Brick Ranch – Edge of Town – Sterling Schools... 3 Bedrooms, newer oak kitchen with appliances, pantry, and lots of space. Main floor laundry.

New windows and roof. Full basement and 2 car attached garage. Corner lot.

Immediate Possession.

MLS#10010921 $99,900

KEITH ZOELLER

815-622-1598 kjzoeller@gmail.com zoellerag.com

OPEN SAT. 12-1:30

Edge of town ranch on ½ acre lot …

3 Bedrooms & 1 ¾ baths. Main floor laundry room. Roof in (2013). Updates include siding, windows, furnace, central air, drywall, flooring and bathrooms. Solar Tek insulation throughout and surge protector to assist with lowering heat and electric bills. 32x24 garage. Located on a quiet dead end street with City conveniences.

MLS#10005680 $119,900

Convenient Sterling Location … 2 Bedroom ranch with Designer bathroom. Freshly painted interior. Vinyl replacement windows. Large main floor utility room with lots of storage. 1 year old roof. 1 car attached garage. Fenced, secluded back yard.

MLS#10043013 $79,900

LEE BARDIER

902 4th Ave., Sterling ONLY 3 YEAR OLD HOME... 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ baths.

Maintenance-free exterior. Open kitchen & dining area with sliding doors to the private back yard. Oak cabinets, lots of counter space. 2-Story foyer. Master bedroom suite has private bathroom and walk-in closets. Main floor laundry.

Professionally landscaped. 1.5 Car garage. Sterling Schools.

MLS#10025537 $129,900

815-716-3604 lee@bardierteam.com bardierteam.com

Mobile home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths …

1,680 sq. ft. Kitchen has all new countertops, island and pantry. Wood burning fireplace, master suite with its own bath. All new flooring and freshly painted. Large deck, 12x10 storage shed with rolled door. Brand New Finished 24x24 garage. Rock River Estates. Immediate Possession.

MLS#09999703

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815-973-1711 markdjennings@comcast.net

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Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling www.birdrealtysells.com

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Brick building has housed Sec. of State for 35+ years, Farmers Insurance for 8 years, Major Marketing for 5 years, and has available rental space with receptionist area, 4 rooms, kitchen area, utility/storage room, waiting area and private office. Plumbing is still in place to convert back to a medical facility. Newer roof, on-site parking for 25 cars + street parking. Owner pays water, separate utilities. Call Kevin at 815-739-8155.

Here is a large lot in Castellan Subdivision ready for your new home!

This lot is approximately ½ acre in size and is not located in the 100 year flood zone. Call Eric at 815-9736768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for more information.

Office building and asphalt parking lot with 70’ of N. Galena Ave. frontage. Additional 75x110 asphalt parking lot directly N. of the office building, offered at $110,000. Well maintained. 7.5 Baths, 3 conference rooms, and miscellaneous break & utility rooms. Front & rear parking. 4 GFA furnaces, all with central air. Mixed zoning. Call Kevin at 815-739-8155.

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Historic Grand Detour - Native limestone cottage built in 2837,referred to as the Sheffield Honeymoon Cottage or the Crawford House. 1 ½ stories, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Restorations include inspecting/ updating roof, rafters, replacing the sub-roofing, cedar shingles, new electric service. GFA w/ new electric baseboard upstairs. New well pump. Remodeled kitchen, updated basement plumbing. Complete exterior & interior paint, including basement.Detached garage, shed & white picket fence.Two lots. Call Kevin 815-739-8155.

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Call Kevin 815-739-8155.

$189,900

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This country property offers 5.8 acres, newer 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, several quality outbuildings, fenced pasture, grain storage, and much more!! This is a rare find with a newer home and outbuildings in excellent condition. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details and more photos.

Beautiful brick building zoned B-1. 1st floor - 2 large open rooms, private office, half bath & break room. 2nd floor - 5 offices,2fullbaths,&amplestoragespace.3rdfloor-additional office space or storage & ¾ bath. Finished lower level offers potential offices/storage. Heated detached 2 car garage with alley access & off-street parking. Located across from the Old Lee County Courthouse, near downtown Dixon. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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Here is an opportunity to build some equity. Property features 1 bedroom, large living room, kitchen with eat-in area, laundry hookups, 2 car garage and much more. Sold “AS-IS”. Needs plumbing and HVAC work. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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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 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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