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Thursday, January 14, 2016

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

830 N. DIXON AVENUE, DIXON

This absolutely adorable 1023 sq ft, 2 bedroom home is move in ready! Featuring a foyer, hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, 1st floor laundry and 2 porches.

Just starting out or wanting to down size this home is sure to get your attention.

$87,900

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CALL TIM TODAY 815-535-3444 www.CrawfordRealtyOnline.com

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815-285-3444, 124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon

FEATURED HOMES 1311 3rd Ave, Sterling

1240 IL ROUTE 26, DIXON 7248 S. ROCK NATION RD., DIXON

3 bedroom farmette on 2.9 Fun river property! 2 bedroom acres south of Dixon. Bright ranch, cabin & 2 car garage with & spacious with many 150 feet of Rock River frontage! updates, detached garage $149,500 & outbuildings. $139,900

CALL MATT HERMES: 815-288-4648

1170 Bay Dr., Dixon

5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home with finished walkout basement, fabulous kitchen, master suite, 4 car attached garages. $490,000

Call Matt Hermes: 815-288-4648

2 bedroom with lots of updates, including kitchen & bath, refinished hardwood, electrical & flooring is being completed. $59,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

418 S. Peoria Avenue, Dixon

CALL NANCY FRITTS: 815-440-3369

Unique investment opportunity!

Multi-family parcel has 3 structures: 2 duplexes, 1 single family & garage. $150,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 4440-3369

2410 Shoreline Heights Rd, Sterling

513 W. 1st St., Dixon

Gorgeous riverfront location! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with great deck, gazebo, boathouse & dock to enjoy the river! $239,500

Main floor of this duplex features mostly new windows & 2 bedrooms. Up has 1 bedroom, 1 bath & outside access. $39,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

110 W. Webster St., Polo

Quality 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch. Spacious with open floor plan and partially finished basement. $137,900

Call Pat Gjonola: 973-7997

118 E McKenney St., Dixon

Well maintained single family or duplex. 3 bedroom, 3 bath including newer modern bath in basement. $98,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

410 E Dixon St., Polo

2 bedroom all steel ranch home.

New flooring, & nice location close to schools. $54,900

Call Bill Gorski: 441-4811

1420 EUSTACE DRIVE, DIXON Upscale 3 bedroom, 3 bath walkout ranch on the Rock River! Many recent high end improvements. $339,000

CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

3605 Big Hill Rd., Chadwick

Wonderful 28 acre hobby farm. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with amazing master, 2 large outbuildings- must see! $299,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

516 4th Ave., Dixon

Unique Lustron home! This 2 bedroom ranch is completely made of metal. 3+ car garage & extra lot- must see! $84,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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103 N Sycamore Street, Franklin Grove 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on double corner lot. Over 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplace.

Located near school. $39,900

Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

810 S. Lincoln Ave, Dixon

Updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 story home. Amazing heated garage with bath, doors on both front & back. Great value! $69,900 Call Patt Gjonola: 815-973-7997

308 W. Aplington St., Polo

Wonderful 2 bedroom ranch with finished basement on edge of town.

2 car detached garage. $82,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

501 W. Mason St., Polo

Why rent? You could own this condo with updated kitchen, new appliances, hardwood floors and fireplace. $59,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 815-440-3369

408 S. Prairie Ave, Polo

Well maintained & updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath Victorian. Gorgeous woodwork & windows, 2.5 car garage. $149,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1217 Washington Ave. C-2, Dixon

Nice brick 4 unit apartment building with solid income & 3 long-term tenants. $125,000

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1308 Institute Blvd, Dixon

Ranch in NE Dixon with finished basement with total of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car attached garage.

$69,000 Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

319 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon

Nice 3 bedroom home in the heart of Dixon!

Huge updated kitchen, lots of updated electrical & plumbing. $79,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Bill Bill Nancy Diane Matt Hermes Dempsey Fritts Schnake Managing Broker Gorski 815-288-4648 815-285-0123 815-288-4901 815-440-3369 815-440-4817

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742 N Ottawa Ave, Dixon

3 bedroom 2 story home in NE Dixon. New carpet on main floor, shaded lot with a great screened porch! $56,000

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

712 N Division Ave, Polo

Successful restaurant & bar w/video gaming & banquet hall in a highly visible & accessible location. $159,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 815-973-7997

Anne Hermes 815-440-7370

Patt Gjonola 815-973-7997

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Resolutions for your home (MS) Many people feel a new calendar year symbolizes a fresh start. Perhaps nothing illustrates that better than the popularity of New Year’s resolutions, which people make in an effort to improve their quality of life both in the year ahead and the years that follow.

Popular plans include resolving to lose weight or quit smoking.

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But homeowners can make resolutions for their homes as well. The following are some resolutions to ensure your home has as good a year as you do over the next 12 months.

While few homeowners are likely willing to give up their cable service or DVR, you can ask your service provider for Energy Star 4.0-rated devices to help reduce energy consumption.

• Clear away clutter. Spring is the season most people associate with clearing a home of clutter, but the immediate aftermath of the holiday season marks a great time to begin tidying up. During the holiday season, homeowners often arrive home to a mailbox filled with holiday catalogs. In addition, extra rolls of wrapping paper, packaging tape and holiday cards can transform a normally neat and airy home into a cluttered space with little room to breathe. Instead of waiting for spring to clear out clutter, resolve to spend some time each month getting rid of any unnecessary items. Not only will less clutter make a home less stuffy (particularly during winter when the windows are closed), it will also make spring cleaning that much easier.

• Grow a green thumb. A lawn is the first thing passersby notice about a home. No matter how beautiful the home itself is, if the lawn is not well-maintained that is what most people are going to remember.

• Reduce the energy bill. Few people are in a position to scoff at ways to save money, and reducing energy costs is a great way to do just that. This year, resolve to turn the lights off when you leave a room, lower the temperature on the thermostat during daytime hours when no one is home and consider alternative methods of saving energy as well.

Most homeowners might be surprised to learn their set-top cable or satellite boxes, when coupled with a digital video recorder, are quite possibly gobbling up more energy than their refrigerator. Such was the findings in a 2011 study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council, which found that a highdefinition cable or satellite set-top box, when combined with a DVR, used more kilowatt hours per year than a new Energy Star rated 21 cubic-foot refrigerator.

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Beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story home featuring an open floor plan, new paint, flooring, landscaping, updated baths and much more. Located on the 4th tee of the Lost Nation Golf Club!! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells. com for details. $399,900 MLS#09020200

Wonderful lot in Fox Run Subdivision, close to I-88. Soil borings done in 2010, relaxing views of the country. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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Here is your chance to purchase nearly 5 acres located close to I-39, I-80, and I-88. City utilities available. Exceptional opportunity! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Full finished basement with family room, rec room, 4th bedroom, and a huge bathroom with double vanity and heated floor. All on a corner lot. Call John at 815-718-0956 or go to johndorenbos.com for details.

Breathtaking Home On 2.8 Acres

This home located on the edge of Rochelle offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, large yard & updated kitchen, paint and much more! Call Eric at 815-9736768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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Located Daily in the Classified Section of the Daily Gazette, Telegraph and saukvalley.com!

Also in The Review located throughout the Sauk Valley on newstands!

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This4bedroomhomeoffersanewerroof and siding, and a full basement. Just add some TLC and make this your dream home today! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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This year, resolve to grow a green thumb. Though spring and summer are considered the seasons for lawn care, winter is not necessarily a bad time to get started. Clear away any fallen branches and rake away the last of the leaves, which can be used to create a compost pile that can benefit the lawn throughout the year. Depending on the type of grass you have, late winter and early spring can be a great time to fertilize.

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How to control ant infestations at home (MS) Few things elicit the ire of homeowners more quickly than insect infestations inside a home. Though many types of insects can find their way into a home, ants tend to be especially skilled at such invasions, causing many a headache among homeowners hoping to send their uninvited houseguests packing once and for all.

Ants are attracted to food, water and shelter, making kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms ideal havens for these unwelcome critters to congregate. Such infestations can frustrate homeowners and make them uncomfortable in their own homes, but curtailing an ant infestation need not be so difficult.

• Identify the point of entry. Upon discovering an ant infestation, homeowners should conduct a thorough inspection of their homes to identify where the ants are entering the home. Ants are tiny and capable of crawling through the smallest of cracks or gaps, so every home is vulnerable to an ant infestation. Once you discover an ant inside your home, follow the ant rather than killing it, as foraging ants are typically sent from a colony located outside the home in search of moisture and food to bring back.

• Set the bait. Once you have identified the point of entry, you can then set some indoor ant bait. Employing borax, a natural mineral found in many common household products such as hand soaps and toothpastes, as their active ingredient, TERRO® Indoor Liquid Ant Baits use ants’ anatomy against them to curtail infestations. Adult worker ants cannot digest solid food, which they must bring back to the colony for additional processing. Liquid ant baits exploit this physiology by making it easy for ants to transport the liquid bait back to the rest of the colony, where more ants will ultimately succumb to the bait. In addition, as the worker ant carries the bait back to the colony, it’s also dropping a pheromone trail from the bait to the nest, ensuring that other ants will know where to find the bait, which they will hungrily seek out, making it easy for homeowners to eradicate the entire colony of ants.

• Expect to see more ants after setting the bait. Baiting ants requires some patience on the part of homeowners, who should expect to see more ants appear in the hours after initially laying down the baits. That’s because the bait is intentionally attempting to draw ants out and attract as many of them as possible, so the more ants you see in the first couple of days after laying the bait, the more effective that bait will be at eradicating the colony. Especially large ant colonies may take up to 10 days to curtail, but smaller infestations can usually be controlled within 24 to 48 hours.

• Address the outdoors as well. Nearly all ant infestations can be traced to a colony beneath the ground outside a home. Though ants prefer to invade the interior of a home where they can find food, water and shelter, that does not mean your home’s exterior is immune to such infestations, which can typically

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be found by searching for foraging trails that look like a line of traffic filled with ants. That line often leads directly into a home via windows, doors, exhaust vents, faucets, sliding glass doors, and along gutters and exterior walls.

TERRO® Outdoor Liquid Ant Bait Stakes provide an effective and long-term solution to control outdoor ant colonies. Just like the indoor baits, these stakes employ a specially formulated liquid ant bait solution that attracts and kills all common household ants, including Argentine ghost ants, little black, acrobat, and pavement ants, among others. The Liquid Ant Bait Stakes have a snap off bait activation system that keeps the bait fresh until ready to use, while a see-through window makes it easy for homeowners to monitor the liquid ant bait so they know when it’s time to replace the stake. Simply place the stake along ant trails or any areas outside the home where ants have been observed.

TERRO® Indoor Liquid Ant Baits (above) and Outdoor Liquid Ant Bait Stakes (right) can help homeowners effectively eradicate ant infestations inside and outside of their homes.

• Maintain an environment inside the home that’s uninviting to ants. Once baits have been set and ant colonies have been curtailed, homeowners can take steps to make their homes less inviting to ants in the future. Clean kitchens regularly, quickly cleaning up spills or crumbs, and use an exhaust fan in bathrooms and laundry rooms to cut down on the type of moisture that may prove attractive to thirsty ants.

More information about TERRO® indoor and outdoor ant bait products is available at www.terro.com.

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Multi Use Commercial property located on high traffic area. Property includes 2 single family dwellings and retail-manufacture-storage building.

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Only $55,000 for this 3 bedroom charmer with all new flooring and replacement windows throughout. Main floor laundry. New kitchen cabinets and counter tops. Basement and handicap accessible. Vinyl siding, 2 car detached garage with alley access.

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$48,000

Cute Starter Home.....2 bedrooms, main floor laundry, basement. Newer siding and roof. Fenced backyard.

$35,900

MLS#08749257

MLS#08757214

$89,900

Morrison home offers newer roof and windows. Enclosed front and back porch. Basement and 1 car garage.

MLS#09086811

$54,000

Priced to Sell……Only $48,900. 3 bedroom, freshly painted and all new flooring. Central air, new water heater and vinyl siding. Basement and 2 car garage. Immediate Possession.

Commercial building in Milledgeville with storefront and 2 apartments above (currently rented). New roof and ready to go. Call Ed Hook at 499-4848 for details.

MLS#09092710

MLS#08814763

$48,900

COUNTRY RANCH

Located north of Sterling on .77/ acre in the country with building and fruit trees. Built in 2003 with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and main floor laundry.

$69,900

MLS#08991274

MLS#09045521

Picturesque Farmette……1.82 Acres with barns and buildings in excellent condition. 2-3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home is immaculate and move-in ready. Natural woodwork, newer roof, windows, furnace and flooring. This is your Rural retreat just a short drive north of Sterling……….won’t last long at $189,900

GREAT STARTER HOME - ROCK FALLS 1 bedroom, 1 bath with hardwood floors and main floor laundry.

Large eat-in kitchen with lots of cupboards. Bathroom with corner tub and enclosure. Basement and 1 car garage.

Well maintained, 2 bedroom home. Great cabinet space in the spacious eat-in kitchen.

All appliances stay. Large living room, vinyl windows,basement,2cargarage&carport.

Privacy fenced backyard.

Open floor plan and completely remodeled ranch. New custom kitchen with plenty of cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Ceramic bath, 2 bedrooms, basement has 2nd bath and oversized 2 car garage. Located on a huge lot north of Sterling Schools. Immediate possession.

MLS#09061983

Good News

Ed Hook

815-499-4848

Three bedroom brick ranch has knotty pine den and cedar closets. Master bedroom has 3/4 bath. Finished basement offers rec room, 2nd kitchen and storage rooms.

Kitchen appliances stay. Newer furnace and windows. 2 car heated garage (16 ft. steel door) and alley access. Patio has gas grill.

$116,000

MLS#08915969

$55,000

MONTMORENCY SCHOOL - EDGE OF TOWN For Rent. On .65/Acre - updated home has newer furnace, central air, roof, electric, bath, septic and windows.

Screened porch, breezeway and storage shed.

MLS#08995456

$64,900

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Ranch on the river and only $149,900. Open floor plan. Hardwood and ceramic floors. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces and main floor laundry. Open oak stairway to large full finished basement. Oversized garage, 3 season room and fenced in back yard. 100 ft. of river.

MLS#09055830

$149,900

EDGE OF TOWN - MT. CARROLL

Remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on two large lots. Many updates in the last three years include some windows, roof, siding, gutters and fence. Newer stainless steel appliances stay. Edge of town with feel of country living.

MLS#09000977

$189,900

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Family home with 2,400 sq. ft. Secluded 3/4 Acre wooded location in Dixon. 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and main floor laundry with 1/2 bath. Gas/WB fireplace. Master site with walk-in closet, Lanai and its own bath. Sliding doors to the sun room. 2-1/2 car heated garage.

MLS#09034221

$137,900

Very nice brick ranch in a great location on a hard road. New roof (2015), main floor family room, 200 amp service, 28x24 garage.

MLS#09075564

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$139,000

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815-625-7183

Dave Leonard

Suzette Hanover

535-4200

718-1307

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www.CrawfordRealtyOnline.com

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815-285-3444, 124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon $110,000

MLS#09111259 CUTE 2 BEDROOM!

72 ACRES

LOOKING FOR SPACE? This family home is sitting on 1 acre 5 miles North of Sterling.

Has 4-bedrooms , 1 1/2 baths, living room with electric fireplace, full basement, 2 1/2 car garage and barn with newer steel roof.

CALL PAT FOR DETAILS

Just move in is all you have to do. Cute cottage with 2 bedrooms, new roof, full basement and a 1-car garage.

This acreage sits south of Rock Falls. 72 acres with 36 tillable sitting on a hard road.

CALL DAVE FOR DETAILS.

CALL PAT FOR YOUR SHOWING!

$432,000 #09071600 $37,900

#09032330 $90,000

This steel building has 6000 sq. ft. of space plus another 3600 sq. ft. in basement along with a 2 ton freight elevator. Plenty of space for your business along with rental income.

CALL PAT OR DAVE TO LEARN ALL THE DETAILS

MOVE YOUR BUSINESS HERE

#09032886 $249,500

402 1 STREET DIXON ST

Start the New Year by bringing this automotive repair shop back to life or bring your imagination and consider the possibilities for this building on a corner lot with 1100 sq. ft of shop space and a 12x12 office.

Plenty of parking and close to downtown activities.

#09010961

$139,000 #08994085 $39,900

Sitting on a .5 acre lot is this 3 bedroom ranch!

Great potential for that handyman who is looking for a winter project!!

Lori Erbes, GRI

Bonita Willis

815-535-6295

815-343-1966

Visit our Website at

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Call us for lot listings available at Woodhaven Lakes.

Amboy

Diane Eisenberg

Price Reduced

$98,500

NEARLY 3000 square feet and 5 CAR GARAGE SPACES. Great for a growing family with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Nice yard and convenient location.

MLS#08947920

Adorable 2 bedroom Craftsman style home with loads of character. Home has lots of updates including a new 1-1/2 car garage. The driveway will be asphalted. Must SEE!

$25,000

MLS#09010011

$5,000

000 S. RIVERSIDE DR., DIXON

Large lot with river view and access ready for cabin, camper or camping.

MLS# 08906791

$59,900

304 S. State Street

1217 WASHINGTON AVE. 2-B, DIXON

MLS#08845503

This beautiful building has/is the home of successful businesses for many years. The unique working soda fountain/Pharmacy is currently renting space @ $1000.00/ month. Upstairs has 1 apt. (pot.

For 2nd) that’s been rented for several years @ $400.00/month.

1 bedroom apt has a kitchen (stove/refrig/micro), dining room, living room, bath/laundry combo (washer/dryer). New C/A and roof resealed in 2014. A must see!

Cute ranch with mid century modern accents built in 1959! Original interior doors and trim in excellent condition. Newer vinyl clad double pane windows with screens. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms and likely under carpet in hallway, living room and dining room. Neat 29x16 screened porch for added living space. Eat in kitchen with newer Whirlpool side by side with water/ice, newer Kenmore smooth top range. Newer Maytag stacked washer/dryer. Programmable thermostat. One block from Ashton Franklin Center Elementary School. Large city lot with antenna tower. Bathroom in basement. One car garage with opener. Roof, furnace and AC 4 years new.

$98,700

MLS#08985972

$116,000

Located on 2.3 Acres in Woosung this 1 bedroom home offers endless possibilities! Home Warranty! Seller is motivated! Will Rent for $650.

MLS#08985570

In Grand Detour on the Rock River is this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All new carpeting and linoleum throughout home. Other features include patio doors off of the living room to deck, fireplace, kitchen has a breakfast bar, thermal windows and a 25x25 2 car garage.

$175,000

833 OTTAWA AVE., DIXON

3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and large kitchen open to the dining all of which has been updated. Back yard is fully privacy fenced with a nice sized patio for entertaining.

Home also offers enclosed front porch and a one car garage. All offers subject to Bank Approval.

MLS#08867449

$65,000

318 E. MCKENNEY ST., DIXON

440 RIVER BLUFF DRIVE, DIXON

Unique home with balcony overlooking living room.

This home features river views & access, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 decks that are great for entertaining! Call today for a private showing!

MLS#08802477

$74,000

$32,500

Adorable 2 bedroom home in NE Dixon. Nice size living room area that leads to dining room. This home also features; remodeled full bath, new furnace, front porch, carport, enclosed back porch, & full basement with storage area that has walkout to back yard.

MLS#08540301

000 CHICAGO ST., DIXON

$22,000

714 YINGLING DR., DIXON

2125 THORN WOOD DR., DIXON

Rural subdivision outside of Dixon across from Lowell Park. Build your future home with a walkout basement.

Great country setting for this nice sized lot. City water available, hookup fee $5500. Minutes from city activities, beautiful Timber Creek golf course within walking distance, peaceful surroundings, and park nearby with river access.

378 Van Orin Rd.

Sublette

Price Reduced Beautiful, brick, ranch style home located on a large corner lot. Features include: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry room, large kitchen with new counters, sink & faucet, new tile for back splash around countertop & new dishwasher! Lots of closet space, large living room with fireplace, Brazilian cherryfloors,plentyofshelvesingarage,(28x12shedwithelectric,insulated, on gravel pad and landscaping with stone rocks cost $10,000) Lots of parking area. Spacious back yard! Home is ready for you to move into.

Price Reduced

$137,500

$5,000

2 lots situated between Dixon & Rock Falls, great for building or for recreation. Community offers social events & family activities throughout the year. $30 assoc. fee gives access to community building, boat dock, & park.

$99,900

MLS#08818918

303 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Vacant lot ready to build on. Address to be determined when building permit is obtained.

MLS#08890309

Reasonable priced living in this 2nd floor condo.

Large living room, a deck off the laundry room, kitchen plus dining room and 2 nicely sized bedrooms. Also includes a 1 car garage with storage.

202 E. Main Street

Amboy

$60,000

MLS#08936739

$69,900

MLS# 08889934

508 MANSFIELD ST., WOOSUNG EELLS AVE., DIXON

5183 MURRAY DR., DIXON

512 PINE ST., DIXON

Some TLC and this house will begin to shine again! Two story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, main floor laundry, main floor master, covered front porch and balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. Newer C/A/furnace unit, 2 car garage, so much potential!

$52,000

$107,500

3 bedroom 2 bath home with lots of updates: kitchen, outdoor patio with privacy fence, shed, expanded driveway, energy efficient furnace, new roof and security system.

733 E Main Street

Very impressive, corner lot with fenced in back yard! Features include: Enclosed Porch, Shed, Deck & Garage. Home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath! Move in condition! Great beginner home or investment! Call for your showing today!

MLS#09012996

Country living at it’s best! This beautiful 2 story home features, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, big kitchen, appliances, family room, dining room and laundry on the main floor. All situated on 1.95 acres MOL, 2 car detached garage, patio area, deck and a beautiful view of the back yard and woods. Very peaceful!

$ 159,900

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MLS#08989019

$49,900

Price Reduced

MLS#08812745

Very cute 2 bedroom home with a full finished basement and lots of extra storage. Call Today!

205 JACKSON AVE., POLO

Freshly painted interior in this 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home. Large eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor bedroom and laundry. Lots of newer updates.

This darling 3 bedroom home offers so much. An enclosed porch. A large open kitchen which leads into an open living room. Wood flooring throughout the home. Updates: newer oak cabinets, windows, flooring, roof, high efficiency furnace/CA unit. A 34 X 26 heated garage w/fluorescent lighting/16x10 overhead/ drain, etc. is perfect environment to rebuild that 67 Chevy/refinish an antique dresser/begin a new hobby!

Amboy

Sublette

$104,900

MLS#09030732

527 Cherry Street

Compton

203 W. Division Ave.

MLS#09049470

$145,000

947 BRINTON AVE., DIXON

1523 2ND ST., DIXON

510 E MCKENNEY ST., DIXON

1100 S. LINCOLN AVE., DIXON

MLS#08456039

Franklin Grove

MLS#09070634

indptwm@gmail.com

$10,000

MLS#09037219

$66,900

773-263-9347

Here is a lot to build your dream home on! Country setting but close to town - it’s the best of both worlds. There is gas to the property.

Amboy

MLS#09084376

111 AMBER DR., OREGON

Cute 3 bedroom ranch home with family room, fireplace and large back deck. Sits on a lovely culde-sac with attached 2 car garage. Eat in kitchen includes stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

Broker Associate

Eccles/Lee Center/Shaw Rd.

MLS#08866366

000 CARTER RD. AMBOY

MLS#09054343

This newly remodeled ranch home is move in ready. Perfect for a first time home buyer.

BWillis@woodhavenassociation.com

dianewhl1@gmail.com

Janette Martir

$101,000

#090339977

815-312-8484

815-994-1449

$53,900

MLS#09067519

Broker Associate

Broker Associate

• Commercial

160 acre farm with 135 tillable also has timber and a creek for deer hunting.

Broker Associate

Mary Lovgren

MLS#09110165

This 40 acres with 32 tillable acres and a tree lined creek could be a great recreational property.

Located across from the Maytown State Wildlife Habitat there is an abundant amount of wildlife for your hunting and viewing pleasure.

000 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD., AMBOY

CALL SUZETTE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

#09103235 $31,500

#08937763 $16,500

LErbes@woodhavenassociation.com

• Farms

3 Bedrooms (one on the main floor) formal dining room, full basement and a 1-car garage PLUS an oversized 85x150 lot. Quick possession!

CALL SUZETTE 815-718-1307

Managing Broker

• Homes

BIG SPACE – AFFORDABLE PRICE!

NEED A WINTER PROJECT?

Need a rental house to add to your portfolio? This 1053 sq. ft. 2 bedroom has a long tenant in place. Hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, enclosed front and back porch and full basement.

CALL SUZETTE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

$1,200,000

MLS#09095017

INCOME GENERATING

$240,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

E IC CED R P DU RE

Commercial opportunity with this 2300 sq. ft. building. 2 Offices, garage space, showroom and 37x19 storage with 18’ ceiling and a 15’ overhead door.

MLS#09111241

STEEL BUILDING ON US ROUTE 30

Dave DeVries Managing Broker 815-441-1446

REALTY

815-380-2500 New Listing!

Kirsten Crawford Managing Broker 815-973-0841

Tim Crawford 815-535-3444

Patti Shoemaker 815-994-8794

CynthiaAdcock 815-677-0934

Debbie Flannery 815-973-0533

Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515

Wes Anderson 815-499-5146

Barb Davis 815-441-0900

Andrea Ragan 815-973-4033

Merdita Heald 815-718-2272

Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732

Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444

Piper Grazulis 815-631-4446

Drew DeVries 815-909-8330

1201 1st Avenue, Rock Falls www.MyXtremeRealty.com New Listing!

Great Deal!

On this 3 bedroom ranch in NE Sterling with fenced in backyard, newer concrete drive, patio and sidewalk. A private master bedroom, newer replacement windows, and sliding patio doors. Close to schools, park, and shopping!

Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732

$78,000

MLS#09111828

Convenient Living Polished condo. 2 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Attached garage. Just enjoy!

Relax it’s...DebbieFlannery.com

$129,900

815-973-0533

MLS#08760175

Kilgour Park

Charming 2 bedroom 2 story home with hardwood floors, formal dining area, 4 season room and a newer bath. Newer roof and central air. Full basement and fenced yard.

Dave DeVries 815-441-1446

$64,900

MLS#09032671

4 Bedrooms!

BRING YOUR HORSE

Lots of space in this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick ranch. Finished basement has a possible 5th bedroom and family room. Sunroom, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage and a storage shed.

Spacious updated home with master suite, drive through worshop. Creek on 4.8 acres!

$120,000

$350,000

Super Dave 815-441-1446

MLS#09113917

Be Thankful For Space!

This home is a sweet deal! Over 2,000 Sq. Ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, has many updates featuring roof, flooring, water heater and wood burning fireplace in lower level family room.

MerditaServesYou.net $127,900 MLS#09058947

CUTE & COZY RANCH

Oak kitchen, new windows in 2010, 2nd bathroom in basement, detached garage.

Call Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515

$47,900

MLS#09011937

Relax it’s...DebbieFlannery.com 815-973-0533

MLS#09007170

3 Car Heated Garage!

Nice property in East Coloma area, more space than you think! Screened in porch, hardwood floors, finished attic, partially finished basement.

MerditaServesYou.net MLS#08872359 $76,000

Totally Remodeled

Move right into this newly remodeled ranch home with detached garage at only $45,900

Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515

$45,900

MLS#08812391

LARGE BRICK BEAUTIFUL RANCH

Spacious 3 bedroom brick ranch, office/beauty shop finished in basement. 2 car attached garage and another newer 36x24 garage for car, boats, etc. Spacious dining room with fireplace. Custom built home.

Wes Anderson 815-499-5146 $175,000 MLS#09072346

KEEP COZY FOR THE WINTER!

In this immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a finished basement, 26x36 garage and a private deck. Vinyl replacement windows.

High efficiency furnace. Appliances stay.

Fenced yard. Dave DeVries 815-441-1446

$72,500

MLS#09099364

LAND - AN IMPERISHABLE ASSET

Enjoy owning this spacious 2½ acre property in Montmorency School district. Plan your building project now or invest in some land for the future. Many newer planted trees. Gas & electric available.

Wes Anderson 499-5146 $25,900 MLS#08757352