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1024 Myrtle Avenue, Dixon

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Comfortable 2 bedroom bungalow located on Prairie Ridge Golf Course! Home offers some new windows, gutters, 100 amp CB’s and roof less than 10 years old. Deck furniture stays.

3 bedroom 2 bath home

3 or 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home located in Gregden Shores. Too much to list.

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Immaculate 3-4 bedroom home with 1.75 baths, two family rooms, den, and wood burning fireplace. Steel siding, new laminate floors and garage. MOVE IN CONDITION!

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EXTRA NICE HOME ON TWO LOTS! This two bedroom home offers newer roof, replacement windows and many other updates. Family room, main floor laundry and two car garage. BRAND NEW SEWER LINE! A REAL VALUE AT THIS PRICE!

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PRICED TO SELL! 2 bedroom home with formal dining room, family room, fenced yard and attached garage. Situated on 2 lots.

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Very well built 1 1/2 story home with 2200 square feet of living space that includes 4 bedrooms, a full basement, 3 car garage, and much more. This home needs a new family!

Call Keith for a showing!

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HIGH TRAFFIC OFFICE

This four bedroom home is full of features and has all the space a large family needs. Kitchen has been recently remodeled. Main floor master suite features a large walk-in closet, skylights and an impressive master bath. The walk-out basement features a state-of-the art home theater, 2 family rooms, a large custom oak bar, a work out room, ample storage and a three quarter bath.

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED!

The exceptional office building features two offices, a reception area and a spacious administrative area. Features include high traffic location, excellent signage, a phone system and ample off street parking.

Parking lot was recently paved.

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This 2 story family favorite has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Beautiful hardwood floors, open staircase and relaxing porch. Interior & exterior have been recently painted & many replacement windows. So much to offer your family at an affordable price!

Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com #120223

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CUSTOM DESIGN & DETAIL

This spectacular home features five bedrooms. Open main level features an elegant dining room, kitchen with marble tiled floors and granite counter tops. A family room with wet bar and fireplace. Fully finished basement with granite topped cherry bar, game room, workshop and storage area. Additional land available.

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Great bi-level; with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Kitchen includes all appliances & has access to the nice deck and backyard all fenced with covered patio attached to the garage. Open oak stairway & ceramic tile foyer. Main bath has jetted tub. New roof in 2012 CALL TODAY! Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

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Beautiful ranch home in Indian Ridge Subdivision with 4 bedrooms & 2.75 baths.

Open living/kitchen area with vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace & French doors to large deck. Walk-out basement with 4th bedroom, family room & 3/4 bath. 2 1/2 insulated car garage & partially fenced backyard. Call Soon, WON’T LAST LONG! Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

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Affordable 2 bedroom home move-in ready! New carpeting in living room and bedrooms. Kitchen with ceramic flooring, dining room with easy care laminate. Family room in basement. Large corner lot near Nim’s Park & walking canal! Give us a call today! Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com #122348

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FARM LAND NEEDED! Buyers are looking for class A Farms. Values remain quite good on highly productive land. Is it time to sell your farm?

Large 4 bedroom home in excellent condition. Includes a master suite, extra rooms downstairs, inground pool, many updates, large yard and great location. Ready for a new family!

Call Keith for a showing!

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ONE OWNER HOME Entertain with ease! This home offers an office and pool table and wet bar with exhaust system. Updates include the roof, circuit breakers, most windows, Amana furnace and tile kitchen counters.

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Beautiful ranch style home on 5 acres located just north of Dixon. Built in 2001, this home has all amenities expected and more! Great room with fireplace & built-ins. Formal dining room. 3+ car garage. Full lookout basement with workshop. Don’t miss this one!

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508 W Locust St, Polo

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451 RIVER BLUFF DRIVE, DIXON

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1217 W 7th St, Dixon

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745 Harriet St, Dixon

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607 S Dixon Ave, Dixon

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1100 Henderson Ave, Dixon

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512 Assembly Pl, Dixon

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304 Prospect St, Dixon

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306 N Jefferson Ave, Dixon

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2111 Grand Detour Rd, Dixon

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506 Eells Ave, Dixon

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1. Install a bold-looking door in a vibrant color or one with a custom design. This helps the home stand out from other properties in the neighborhood.

2. Edge the driveway to create a distinct border between the driveway and the lawn or other landscaping features.

This helps homes appear neat and well kept.

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Jim King Jr. 309-716-6755

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Jill Ramirez

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3 bedroom ranch with attached garage and full basement. Family room with fireplace. Convenient location on a quiet street. See at www.BardierTeam.com

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Judee Pratt 815-440-1317

IN LOVE WITH YESTER YEAR? You can return to a quieter and gentler place where pride in family and home is evident by happy children playing, well cared for homes and neighbors who stop to talk to one another. We have the keys to this solid 4 bedroom home with everything you could want for your family in friendly Prophetstown.

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Edson Cox 815-499-0821

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Dave Twining 815-499-6711

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Jim King Jr. 309-716-6755

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Linda Sanders 815-499-9461

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Deb Proctor 815-213-0164

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Patti Sword 815-590-0130

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Chris King 815-499-8279

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Jerry Bartlett 815-535-8427

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Gary Corwell 815-298-1357

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