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Real Estate Weekly A Marketing Feature of Sauk Valley Media

Thursday, September 13, 2018

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

“SMALL TOWN LIVING”

205 W. 4th Street, Tampico Well-kept 4 Bedroom Home. Eat-in Kitchen, Living/Dining Room combo. Family Room with door to the Patio area. 2 Car Attached Garage plus 1 Car Garage/Shop.

$97,000

MLS#10057169

Call Lee Bardier 815-716-3604 or Jill Ramirez (Hablo Español) 815-716-7379 See at www.BardierTeam.com

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

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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

803 E BUFFALO ST, POLO This 5BR 4.5BA home has it all! Custom built w/finished basement, 3 car attached garage & awesome pool area!

Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

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.

700 S Griswold St, Woosung

1420 Eustace Dr, Dixon

$324,500 CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

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

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

$92,500 CALL JIM SMITH: 288-6229

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

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

NG I D N E P 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

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

907 College Ave, Dixon

351 Penrose Rd, Dixon

573 Pine Meadow Dr, Dixon

Lovely 2+ acre building site on the

Lovely 1 story ½ duplex on cul-de-sac in NE Dixon. Open kitchen/living w/vaulted ceilings,

corner of Penrose & Peek Home Rd-

$149,500 Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

1514 Old Mill Rd, Franklin Grove

1308 Sinnissippi Park Rd, Sterling

walk in tub/shower in master. $129,000

ready to build your dream home? $49,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

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 Jim Smith: 288-6229

CALL Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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

Very private 5 ac property adjacent to Franklin Creek State Park. Barn, 4 car garage & Berm home. $90,000

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Updated brick ranch near Sinnissippi Park! Modern renovated kitchen, part.

finished basement & more!! $199,000

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

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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4 Bedrooms, 2 baths, and family room.

New roof in 2017, replacement windows, carpet, deck, counter tops and bathroom all updated within the last 5 years. 2 Fireplaces and 2 car garage. Call Tina at 815-499-9625

Main floor has 2 bedrooms, full bath, and is freshly painted. Recently remodeled upstairs has separate entrance, family room, 2nd kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. Currenlty being used as a single family residence, but could easily be used as a duplex. Wrap-around porch. Large eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets. New windows throughout in 2000. Appliances stay. Call Tina at 815-499-9625.

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4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. New flooring, fixtures, gas fireplace, several new windows, built-ins in the closet, landscaping, kitchen appliances, cabinets & granite counter tops. Well maintained home and tastefully decorated. Beautiful hardwood floors. Nice office or library. Back yard with patio area.

Call Kevin 815-739-8155.

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3-5 Bedroom, 3 bath ranch on an acre lot with nice open floor plan. Full finished basement includes 2nd kitchen with appliances, family room, and 2 bedrooms. 2 Car attached garage, main floor laundry, and Sterling schools.

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3 Bedroom, 1 bath home featuring an eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, large living room, newer paint & flooring, 1 car garage, large deck, and storage shed. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

3 Bedroom, 1 bath ranch with large living room, bedrooms, eat-in kitchen & 2 car garage. New paint & flooring.

Move-in ready! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

$49,900

Brick 4-unit building in excellent condition offering many updates including roof 2012, most windows 2012, newer furnaces & water heaters, as well as some plumbing and electrical. All 4 units have newer paint, flooring, drywall, kitchens and baths. Corner lot. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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LEE BARDIER

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

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 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells. com for more information.

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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BRIAN CORWELL

815-716-0772 brian@briancorwell.com briancorwell.com

511 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-7450

Judy Powell 815-716-7450

Jenni Dace 815-716-7675

CHANDRA MEYER

Ed Hook

815-632-7909 chandra@realestatebychandra.com realestatebychandra.com

815-499-4848

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DAVE TWINING

Sterling Brick Duplex zoned for Business.

Downtown location… convenient to everything. Separate boiler heat and water heaters. All new electric. Roof (2008). Walkup attic. Large rear parking lot with shed.

MLS#09845387 $89,900

Montmorency Ranch… with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Oversized kitchen with lots of cabinets, pantry, and all the appliances stay. Sliding doors to the deck. Living room has hardwood floors and fireplace. Main floor laundry. Oversized heated 2 car attached garage.

Beautiful deck and fenced back yard. Additional lots available.

MLS#10075952 $104,900

815-499-6711 dtwining@comcast.net davetwining.com

Cozy living in this 1 ½ story Sterling home with open concept… Newer beautiful wood plank floors throughout the lower level. 2 Bedrooms, 1 ¾ baths. Deep poured basement with laundry area. Brick patio. Newer roof. The home is nice, clean and close to Schools.

MLS#10077683 $54,900

DEB PROCTOR

815-213-0164 deb@debproctor.com debproctor.com

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FRANK MURPHY

Great Starter or Investment Home…

Located on 2 lots in Sterling and close to Schools. 2 Bedroom ranch home features newer windows, basement, updated electric, and a 2 car garage with additional 18x11 storage shed. Fenced yard.

MLS#10043240 $59,900

Rock Falls - Good Investment/Good Return Priced to sell, with good cash flow on your investment. Six completely remodeled apartment units with new appliances. Owner pays water, sewer, and garbage. There are also 24 storage units with new doors. Office with laundry facility. All on 2.12 acres. Not a drive by – you need to look inside! $259,900

MLS#09814033

815-499-1590 fmurphy35@gmail.com frankmurphyrealtor.com

1807 20th Avenue, Sterling Northeast Sterling Ranch... offers 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets and appliances stay. Main floor laundry room. Sun room overlooking the back yard. Central air. Attached garage with opener.

MLS#10066604 $71,900

GARY CORWELL

815-298-1357 garycorwell@remax.net garycorwell.com Newer edge of town ranch in a newer subdivision. Open floor plan. Large master suite has large walk-in closet and its own bath.

Hardwood floors and main floor laundry. Full basement is roughed in for a bath. 3 Car attached garage, and nicely landscaped.

MLS#10012986 $149,900

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

Close to Schools and the Hospital...

4 bedroom spacious home. Large full bath with jetted tub. Main floor laundry.

Enclosed porch. Vinyl replacement windows. Basement and 1 car garage with fenced back yard and alley access.

MLS#10037462 $86,900

JILL RAMIREZ

Peaceful seclusion on a private road… Accent on details in this updated home with John Martin Oak kitchen. Formal dining/living room combination has engineered hardwood floor. Main floor family room overlooks the manicured back yard with a River View and a new deck, plus 16x17 shed. Main floor laundry room off the heated & finished garage.

MLS#09964675 $169,900

815-716-7379 jill@bardierteam.com bardierteam.com

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Garden-inspired decor brightens spaces and mood

Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are increasingly popular in backyards.

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Many homeowners take up gardening to transform their homes with beautiful flowers and foliage, while others do so to yield fresh fruits and vegetables. But gardening can be more than just a weekend hobby. In fact, it may be especially beneficial for homeowners to surround themselves with more plants and natural decor, whether in the yard or in the home.

Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb.

Home-design trends seem to be following suit, offering individuals more opportunities to surround themselves with potentially therapeutic plants. Explore these emerging and established garden décor trends to try in and around your home.

• Living wall planters: A living wall planter can add greenery to any décor without taking up floor or table space.

Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping.

A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted

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to a wall surface. While there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing décor. Use a soil-free potting substrate to avoid the mess that regular soil may create.

• Combining fish with gardening: Enjoy the best of two relaxing worlds by installing a water feature in your yard.

Garden retailers offer ready-made kits that can make fast work of establishing a pond or other water feature in the backyard. Otherwise, there are plenty of water garden companies and installers who can suggest a design and put in your desired water features. Add fish suitable for outdoor life to your pond. These include koi and certain goldfish varieties. Game fish are discouraged because they can destroy pond plants. If an outdoor pond is more maintenance than you desire, consider an indoor aquarium with a combination of fish and live aquarium plants.

• Creative furniture designs: Maybe you’re a person who appreciates the unique and whimsical? Tables, benches and chairs can be built with planting channels that enable you to have greenery and garden décor in one piece. Envision a picnic table with a cutout down the center for a thin row of plants or decorative grasses. This is a project the entire family can get behind, as the more creative ideas the better.

• Improved outdoor lighting: People who like to spend time in their gardens and yards may not want to be limited by sunrise and sunset. By incorporating different lighting sources, you can create a retreat that is welcom-

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ing at any hour. Although flood lights and overhead lights can illuminate a space, consider ambient and decorative lighting to create the desired ambiance.

• Functional fire pits and places: A blazing fire creates a cozy spot to gather on chilly evenings, but fire pits and fireplaces also can be used as impromptu cooking spots for s’mores or frankfurters on a stick. You can purchase a stand-alone fire pit from any number of retailers or build your own with patio pavers and fire bricks to line the interior of the fire pit. Outdoor fireplaces require more work, and you want to hire a mason to ensure proper installation.

• Enjoyable yard additions: While plants and seating may take center stage, some people still want to have fun in their yards. There’s an increased demand for yard designs and décor that can put the fun in backyard living. Bocce courts, ring- or horseshoe-toss setups, as well as bean bag-toss boards, can be incorporated into landscape designs, giving you yet another reason to spend a few hours in the great outdoors, where you can experience a few healthy laughs in the process.

Gardening and spending time outdoors are great hobbies and may even boost your mood. Homeowners can explore the popular trends in garden décor and natural elements that they can enjoy inside and outside of their homes.

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BY CYNTHIA ADCOCK

2098 LOWELL PARK RD., DIXON

Large 3 bedroom, one story home on approx. 1 acre(+/-) next door to Lowell Park. Views of the park from your back yard or from the deck. Some other features include; large living room with fireplace, 2 car attached garage and fenced yard.

MLS#09934384

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$399,000

614 APPLE ST., DIXON

Great 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home! Home features; 1 car attached garage, living room, large eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, and spacious family room with wood burning fireplace. Large fenced-in back yard with patio and area and shed.

MLS#09915527

$99,900

315 W. 10TH ST., DIXON

Completely remodeled 2-story home. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen. Full bath on main floor and half bath on second floor with three bedrooms. Call today for a private showing!

MLS#09861540

$74,000

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Unique farmette on 19.94 acres with stream/creek running through it. Well maintained brick farmhouse 4 BD, 2 BA and guest house with 3 BD 1 BA. Multiple outbuildings.

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444 SANGAMON LN., DIXON

Waterfront home with views up & down Lost Lake. 4 master suite bedrooms and 5.5 baths.

Corian counter tops, pantry, fireplace, library, formal dining room, elevator, main floor laundry 6 car garage with lift, just steps to lake.

608 E. CHAMBERLIN ST., DIXON

Large 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home has a lot to offer. Sunroom with knotty pine and plenty of windows is just off the kitchen. Basement is finished. Walk-up attic is finished, used as 4th bedroom. 2 car detached garage.

915 N. DEMENT AVE., DIXON

Super cute 2 bedroom home has a 1.5 car detached garage. The deck on the front of the home is perfect for welcoming guest. The dining area has a patio door to the 16x21 deck with built-in benches and a covered patio that will be sure to have you entertaining in your backyard.

Kirsten Crawford Managing Broker 815-973-0841

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