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Park Like Setting

3 bedroom brick ranch situated on a deep lot with creek running through and large deck. Large kitchen with plenty of cupboards. 2 full baths (one being newly remodeled with ceramic tile VKRZHU )LQLVKHG EDVHPHQW R̆HUV IDPLO\ URRP JDV ¿UHSODFH DQG VWRUDJH URRP FDU JDUDJH DQG Sterling Schools.

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Sauk 1319 N. Galena Ave. Valley Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-4663

110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081

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(815) 625-3722

www.SaukValleyRealEstate.com $139,900

#119116

Awesome ranch on 1.77 acres! East of Oregon on Rt. 64. Custom built. Walkout basement with Southern exposure. 22’ vaulted ceiling with loft. Huge heated garage, hardwood floors, custom patio and walkway.

$165,000

#122648

WEEKEND GETAWAY

4.2 acres with room for horses and ATV riding. Outbuilding. Indoor pool can be opened back up for your own vacation like home. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. All remodeled. Open up the pool and come for the summer!

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Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

Edson Cox

$310,000

#122499

$129,900

#120981

815-499-0821 www.edsoncox.com edsoncox@gmail.com DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL This commercial property is located in a high traffic area and offers ample off-street parking. The property offers 4,800 square feet. Seller is willing to enter into a low cost lease to own arrangement. Call for a private showing to explore the potential.

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$74,900

#122446

ADORABLE - UPDATED FAMILY HOME Move in ready! All the work has been done. 1st floor laundry 1.5 baths, large kitchen, formal dining room, 2 car garage. Privacy fenced back yard.

3UZI 6AN/OSTEN #121946

$51,900

SPRINGTIME FRESH!

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a lovely open floor plan. Attached garage, multi level deck and stunning river views/frontage. Conveniently located in Rock River Estates between Dixon and Sterling.

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OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-2:30 1912 E. 19th St, Sterling $132,500 #118194 Hosted by Jim Cesarek

ALMOST FREE

Call Brian 815-716-0772 WWW BRIANCORWELL COM

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$64,500

#122067

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#122172

Over 3,000 square feet. Natural woodwork & floors. Large 2+ car garage with game room and an additional 1 car with man cave.

3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath close to downtown Dixon. Plenty of natural woodwork and charm.

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Call Brian 815-716-0772 WWW BRIANCORWELL COM

TAKE A LOOK

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OPEN SUNDAY 12:30- 1:30

#122441

$114,900

YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION

Will be “WOW� when you see this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, Tudor set back on almost 2 tree studded acres. You’ll be impressed by the open floor plan, spacious kitchen and beautiful fireplace. Another “WOW� when you find that it can be yours for only $214,900.

1314 6TH AVE., STERLING

This spacious home is waiting for you. Owners relocating. 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Several recent updates. Large deck and deep fenced yard. Seller will provide 1 year home warranty.

Call Jill Ramirez 815-716-7379 or Lee Bardier 815-716-3604 Jill Lee (Hablo Espanol) 815-716-7379 815-716-3604

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#121439

$86,500

BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC MAIN STREET STORE WITH CHARACTER s (ISTORIC mOOR PROPERTY USED FOR MANY DECADES AS A RETAIL SPACE s 4OP mOOR COULD be used as an apartment, offering 2 rooms and wide bay window overlooking Main 3TREET s /RIGINAL BUILT IN SHELVING AND YELLOW Georgia pine staircase in building. Newer StayDry white rubber roof is guarnateed for 20 years, 4 rear, off-street parking spaces included with building.

OPEN SATURDAY 10-12 $129,900

#122133

703 DEERVIEW LN., MORRISON 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, many updates including new living room carpet, shower and vanity in master bathroom, newer washer and dryer and newer refrigerator. Screened 12’x5’ porch as well as 12’x5’ patio offer plenty of outdoor relaxation space. Lower walk-out level offers option of second bedroom and utility area features plenty of extra storage space as well as additional washer and dryer.

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$55,100

GREAT PLACE TO START Cute 2 bedroom home with lots of updates.

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$43,000

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$164,900

815-631-8550

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MOVE IN READY

3 bedroom 1.75 bath home on large lot. www.20818WhiteOaksRd.com

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Call Gary for more information 815298-1357 www.garycorwell.com

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 OPEN SUNDAY 12:30-1:30 700 W. Fulton, Polo 1314 6th Avenue, Sterling $149,900 #122313 $114,900 #122441 Hosted by Bardier Team Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

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2 bedroom home ready for a home owner up to a challenge. Outside of Rock Falls in Yeowards Subdivision.

OPEN SATURDAY 10-12 OPEN SATURDAY 1-3 IL Rt. 2 Lot 291, Dixon 703 Deerview Lane, Morrison $72,000 #121806 $129,900 #122133 Hosted by Barb Kophamer Hosted by Suzi VanOosten OPEN SATURDAY 12-1 2204 11th Ave, Sterling $119,900 #122155 Hosted by Jim Cesarek

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THE BIRDS AND THE BEES.. and the flowers and the trees, are all here!

Gorgeous, wooded, 5 acre property with a unique, beautiful, 2 bedroom home.

Also included with this peaceful haven is a 30x64 Cleary building with a cement floor, insulated, wired and heated. Don’t miss out... Call today!

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Beautiful spacious 3 bedroom ranch. Open floor plan - fireplace, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms and an outstanding kitchen.

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700 W. FULTON, POLO Beautiful 3 bedroom Ranch. Open floor plan - Beautiful finished basementAdditional bedroom/office - Lots of

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This classic home features a stone exterior and a tile roof. Completely new kitchen, four bedrooms, formal dining room, large living room with a fireplace and a sunroom. Newer boiler and lots of updates. The kitchen features granite breakfast bar, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and wood floors. Full basement has a workshop and storage pantry. Two car attached garage.

TAKE A LOOK

Nice 3 bedroom ranch home.

Call Gary for more information 815298-1357 www.garycorwell.com

REDUCED TO $3,950/ACRE 67.04 acres with income from the tillable acres and CRP, Bureau County.

WEST STERLING DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

2.4 acres with frontage on 3 streets plus all utilities available.

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Fight weeds Though weeds likely have not survived the winter, that does not mean they won’t return once the weather starts to heat up. But as inevitable as weeds may seem, homeowners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful weeds.

Spring is a good time to apply a pre-emergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow.

Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they can drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth.

Though gardeners might not be able to start planting

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A move in condition home with a 27x13 living room, 3 large bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with oak cupboards and a walk-in pantry. 1 bath plus a .5 bath in basement that has a family room, den and large laundry room with kitchen. A shop at the back of home, 2 car detached plus a 1 car detached garage off the alley. A SO CLEAN HOME! Don’t

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$94,900 #122575

There are 2 bedrooms, a sunroom, attached garage on a nice lot close to school, park and hospital. Needs some TLC. Call Judy Today!

Patty Martinez 815-499-0721

$72,900

MLS#122677

$63,900

Old charm meets updated modern conveniences. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.

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Cute and cozy 2 bedroom home all freshly painted. Kitchen, living room, 1 bath, full basement with potential and a one car detached garage. Very large back yard for your garden.

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$39,500 #118376

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$64,900 #118374

Ed Hook 815-499-4848

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530 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071

$54,900 #122009

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Judy Beveroth Realtors

815-626-2761 or 815-499-0140

$84,900

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Private setting, 5.5 acres, nearly 700 ft of Rock River frontage, 2 bedroom home with 2 car garage and large pole building, boat launch, and so much more. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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