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Real Estate Weekly A Marketing Feature of Sauk Valley Media

Thursday, December 4, 2014

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

310 Main Street, Coleta

Very nice 1.5 story, 3 bedroom home with extensive remodeling completed. Almost everything is new.

Good sized yard, attached garage & small town setting.

Call Keith for details

#08714877

$78,900

Keith Zoeller 815-622-1598 John Rosengren Broker/Owner 815-631-8550

(815) 625-3722

110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081

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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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4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage.

Main floor laundry. Finished basement.

Remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Ready to move into!

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Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results $115,900

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$209,900

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NEW HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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(815) 625-3722

Edson Cox

Sauk Valley

$159,900

#8736780

815-499-0821 www.edsoncox.com edsoncox@gmail.com

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

See My Visual Tours Online!

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This home offers 1,940 Sq. Ft. & everything is on one level. Features include a large formal living room, formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, family room, large main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. This home also features a full basement, 2 car garage and a deck off the family room.

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$120’s

COUNTRY COMFORT

2 acres +/- with 3 bedrooms. 72x36 barn, a 32x26 garage & fenced pasture. You deserve this.

BREATHTAKING COUNTRY ESTATE

10+ acres of timber for hunting, 5 bedrooms, 2 full kitchens, balcony off 2 upstairs bedrooms. Main floor laundry, master bedroom suite. Have to see to believe!

Suzi VanOosten #08738892

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Call Brian 815-716-0772 www.briancorwell.com

13200 BLACKHAWK RD., PROPHTETSTOWN, IL

Spectacular log home on 4.9 private acres.

Custom log home builder’s private residence.

Soaring ceilings & 2 stone double sized fireplaces. Finished walkout lower level with second kitchen. Timbered views from every window. 36x50 metal building.

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 27207 Maple Drive, Sterling $134,900 #08774031 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 24312 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling $205,000 #08762647 Hosted by Deb Proctor

$67,000

#08766175

508 AVENUE G, STERLING

4 bedroom 2 full bath or nice duplex - you decide. Currently set up as a duplex, but easily converted to 4 bedroom family home with full basement and 2 car garage.

Oak woodwork in living room, dining room and entry. Property has been well cared for and is in great condition.

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#08681883

$285,000

All of the character of the original with comfortable updates: stained glass windows, decorative woodwork, updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, original maple flooring, pocket doors & so much more! Call to see all the hidden extras!

$139,900

#08683123

edsoncox@gmail.com #08790425

REDUCED

2 +/- acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & a new roof. Move in ready!

$32,000

Call Brian 815-716-0772 www.briancorwell.com

A WHOLE LOTTA HOUSE

Bring some imagination with this 4th bedroom with an additional 2 bedroom attached apartment.

Call Brian 815-716-0772 www.briancorwell.com

$74,900

NORTHEAST STERLING RANCH

Charming 3 bedroom, large fenced in yard & attached garage.

Call Jill Ramirez (Hablo Espanol) 815-716-7379 See @ www.BardierTeam.com

$39,500

#08735646

$129,900

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On corner lot in Village of Galt. All Sterling Schools, 2 fireplaces, 2.5 car heated garage.

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John Rosengren

#08688281

$52,000

john@jrosengren.com www.jrosengren.com

Enjoy views from your south facing covered porch. This 3 acre property offers a variety of fruit and nut trees and a timber area great for 4 wheeling. The garage has an attached 20x30 workshop with free standing wood heater.

#08794163

$429,900

815-631-8550

PARTIAL TO PORCH SITTING?

YOUR SEARCH ENDS HERE

3,416 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths & located just north of Sterling. #08762410

#08787586

$149,900

3 BEDROOM WITH FULL BASEMENT

ROCK RIVER ESTATE

Immaculate 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath.

Attached enclosed 3 season porch.

Deck. Parking space for 2 cars.

Call Lee Bardier 815-716-3604 See @ www.BardierTeam.com

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$50,160

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Nice 4 bedroom ranch with fireplace.

Call Gary for more information 815-298-1357 www.garycorwell.com

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815-499-1590

HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE STYLE

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815-440-0689 $349,900

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Suzi VanOosten 815-440-0689

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WINTER WONDERLAND

This 3 bedroom home offers a spacious floor plan and is located on a beautifully wooded lot just minutes from town. Features include a formal dining room, large family room with a bar and fireplace, an attached 2 car garage and a 3 season porch. Close access to the walking path and Sinnissippi Park.

SMALL TOWN LIVING

Large 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with fireplace.

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

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266 ACRES

AN IDEAL CHOICE

235 tillable, Class A, B & C soils & extensive drainage tiling recently completed.

www.jrosengren.com

Great family home with 1,517 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & located in a quiet cul-de-sac not far from town.

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Holiday living made easy

Thursday, December 4, 2014

the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before • Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking stringing the lights. easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess.

With so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the holiday season more manageable.

• If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about

• Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.

• Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes.

First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space.

• Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

• Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters.

$192,000

MLS#08774117

118 East Main, Morrison IL

815-772-2728

www.kenkoprealty.com

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL – LOG CABIN STYLE!

See this stunning log cabin home, built with Southern Yellow Pine full log and Random Red Oak hardwood flooring. The warmth will capture you the minute you enter; a vaulted ceiling with log purlin accents and a wood burning stove. Truly a home built with love; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened porch, and sauna. All of this on a lovely treed lot with a westerly view.

Easy to show, call today!

Call Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444 Vickie Gutierrez (815) 973-4444

815-285-3444

124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon

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MOTIVATED SELLERS! PRICE REDUCED! Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Features a new kitchen (2009) and new windows in 2010. The kitchen has sliding glass doors that lead out to a wooden deck. The home has main floor laundry. 1 stall detached garage. Furnace, central air, softener, HW heater new in 2005.

$62,000 MLS #08754303 Call for additional information or to schedule a showing.

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815-626-2761 or 815-499-0140 Email: beveroth@comcast.net

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

Carol Schryver

www.CrawfordRealtyOnline.com

815-441-2981 or 815-626-0958

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

Email: cschryver@cin.net

Large Price Reduction!

Features a large eat-in kitchen with newer oak cabinets, nice living room, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a full finished basement. Also, a 23x13.8 shop area behind the 3 car garage.

A large backyard with a red barn for storage, and an invisible dog fence. A great buy here!

Call Carol 441-2981 $149,000 #08786926

$7,000

MLS# 08791571

Plus a John Martin Kitchen like new. 2 bedrooms, the 3rd bedroom was made into a laundry/ bath. Hardwood floors in bedrooms, hall and laundry. Very nice partially finished full basement. Large 2 car garage and all on 1.5 lots with a fenced backyard.

Call Carol 441-2981

$99,900 #08768044

Price Reduced!

Care-free living here. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, main floor laundry all on private street. There is a large living room/dining room for holiday entertaining.

Call Judy Today! $99,900 #118725

$61,900 #118374

Room for everyone in this ranch on 3 acres. You will love the finished basement and the garage has room for 3+ autos and all the toys.

Call Judy Today!

$289,900 #121396

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220 N NOHE AVE., OREGON

Two bedroom ranch home with one bath. Located in rural area with outdoor shed. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath Property.

$37,900

MLS# 08768231

CRS, GRI, Broker

Ted Hvarre

Kevin Considine

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SMALL TOWN LIVING

MLS#08789265

$59,000 MLS#08791956

2886229

Features eat-in kitchen and living room with fireplace.

Large master with master bath, jetted tub and walk-in closet. 2 more main floor bedrooms, attached garage andmainfloorlaundry.Lowerlevelwithlargefamilyroom, 3rd bath and hobby area. Deck with beautiful lake views plus dock roof 3-4 years.

Virtual Tour @ www.UCBurkeRealty.com For information on Lost Lake Community go to www.discoverlostlake.org

$49,500 MLS#122838

$295,000

Price Reduction

PRICE REDUCTION!

3-4 bedroom ranch home-1800 sq. ft., large open kitchen, dining & living room plus formal dining room, master bedroom suite + 1989 addition-family room/bedroom. Heated shed has shower, urinal, gas line, loft and great storage.

Virtual Tour @ www.UCBurkeRealty.com

MLS#08746109

MLS#08757476

$249,900

3309 16TH AVE., STERLING

This lovingly updated 4 bedroom home is a perfect escape to the country! Exquisite, historic and not far from the suburbs!

$14,900

MLS#08730617

MLS# 08767637

$92,000

1109 WASHINGTON AVE., DIXON

Newer 3 bedroom ranch home in town. Priced to sell!

Large lot with fenced in yard.

MLS#08748237

$179,900

328 E CENTER ST., MOUNT MORRIS

Adorable 2 bedroom brick ranch home. The 4 season room built in 2005 is a MUST SEE with french doors, hardwood floors & gas stove all create a cozy atmosphere.

MLS#08729948

$68,000

6775 SARAH AVE., ROCHELLE

Spacious home on large lot! 4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths, living room, family room and detached 2 car garage. Sliding doors to large backyard.

MLS#08767449

COUNTRY CHARMER

Ashton Farmette-2 acre completely re-done, massive addition-perfectly decorated; gorgeous eat-inkitchenwithviewtolivingroom,breathtaking fireplace. Plenty of bedrooms including master suite, heated weight room, shop, 2 garages, multitiered deck, covered patio and in-ground pool.

Much more.

Virtual Tour @ www.UCBurkeRealty.com

$108,900 MLS#08693954 $325,000

SPACIOUS RANCH

Shades O’Green subdivision blacktop lane leads to inviting ranch home with over 1700 sq. ft. 2-4 bedrooms. Large great room overlooks kitchen with abundance of cabinets and sunroom.

Whole house generator ($17,000). Main floor laundry, fireplace, composite decking, attached garage, outbuilding 35x54 with special RV pad, 5.03 acres.

Virtual Tour @ www.UCBurkeRealty.com

MLS#08717603

$229,900

1415 JANE DR., DIXON

Handicap accessibility in this 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

Modern eat-in kitchen with pantry & quartz counter tops, full finished basement. Call Today!!

MLS#08738782

$125,000

606 CRAWFORD AVE, DIXON

4 bedroom,1-1/2 bath home, 2 car detached garage, open floor plan, eat-in kitchen, french doors to patio, walk up attic, partially finished basement, and a patio deck with built in benches.

MLS#08714870

$82,000

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WATERFRONT - HOME- LOST LAKE

2 bedroom bungalow with updated kitchen, new shower surround/stool, newer water heater, water 2 BEDROOM HOME-DIXON softener and pressure tank. Almost all newer windows, back deck-main floor laundry and spacious 2 car 2 bedroom home in southeast Dixon, newer windows, roof & furnace. 1 1/2 car garage. Sold As Is garage. Ready to move into.

Virtual Tour @ www.UCBurkeRealty.com Virtual Tour @ www.UCBurkeRealty.com

$99,900

Jim Smith

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1181 AVENUE E, ROCHELLE

3 bedroom home, large living room, kitchen, dining area, fenced in backyard, 1 car garage with storage space.

2232 PINE BLUFF DRIVE, DIXON

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, main floor master suite with large walk in closet, formal dining room large living room with fireplace, eat in kitchen with breakfast bar.

Broker/Owner

Vicky Turner

Sharon U.

MLS# 08790847

Nice Ranch - Full Basement!

Cute & Clean 3 bedroom ranch with many updates including high efficiency furnace and central air, all windows except picture window, plus more. One bath, eat-in kitchen and nice living room, full basement, garage and cozy back yard. Call Carol 441-2981 $72,000 #08768036

815-288-3303

Burke Realty

$241,900

NEW LISTING

Price Reduced!

Take a closer look at this brick ranch.

These are 2-3 bedrooms, attached garage, fenced yard & full basement.

Call Judy today for a private showing!

MLS#08791094

NEW LISTING

Brick - Hardwood Floors - 3 Baths - Basement

Ranch Home - Country Subdivision

LLC

$287,900

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324 E MAIN ST., AMBOY 4 bedroom 1 bath. Please call listing agent for additional info prior to showing!

$89,000

MLS#08698759

15 W. MAIN STREET, AMBOY

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage, privacy fenced backyard. Completely remodeled in the last six years.

$89,000

MLS#08687792

833 N OTTAWA AVE, DIXON

3 bedroom 2 full bath home offers main floor laundry, office, and sunny front porch, 1 car garage and an expansive, privacy fenced yard with patio great for entertaining.

MLS#08653396

$199,900

20813 MOLINE RD., LYNDON

Rock River property with approximately 125 ft. of river frontage awaits your offer. This nicely kept home with a walk out basement features 3 bedrooms, 4 baths & a boat ramp.

406 E MCKENNEY STREET, DIXON 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home with semi-open floor plan, fireplace, natural woodwork, large open front porch and a new roof.

MLS#08696708

$66,000

910 W. 1ST STREET, DIXON Adorable 2 bedroom home that is affordable!

2 car detached garage, large enclosed back porch, and fenced yard.

MLS#08661855

$104,900

304 PROSPECT ST., DIXON

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with a 2 car garage on large lot.

MLS#08627092

$185,000

860 RIVERSIDE, DIXON

River property! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room, master suite, walk-out basement, fireplace.

802 CHICAGO AVE, DIXON

4 bedroom eat-in kitchen, formal living room, den with patio doors to deck, 1st floor master bedroom plus large laundry/bonus room.

MLS#08690311

$259,000

134 FIELDSTONE LANE, DIXON

Located at the end of the street this 3 bedroom walkout is sure to be a family pleaser.

MLS#08657816

$69,900

1111 W. 6TH STREET, DIXON

Adorable home with large fenced lot and large heated two car garage plus 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

MLS#08610109

$79,500

110 E. 10TH STREET, DIXON

Cute ranch home, hardwood floors, move in ready, many updates, call today for private showing!

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815-632-6470

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Piper Grazulis 815-631-4446

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• A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

• Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue.

This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree.

• Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint.

• Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper.

• When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport.

• Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes.

home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree.

• Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape.

• Color-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement.

• Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year.

• Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready.

• Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your

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Eric Bird

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This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, many updates in 2010 inlcuding siding, windows, updated kitchen, baths and more. Great NE Dixon Location.

Eric today for details 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com

$104,400

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$157,900

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2 wooded building sites, both are approximately 2.8 acres located near I-39, I-88 and US Rt. 30. Buy one lot or two for more privacy.

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This property offers a newer ranch style home, large heated garage with shop, guest house, barn, and RV pad. The home also has a large deck and gazebo overlooking a private setting, and much more. Call Eric at 815-9736768 or go to birdrealtysells.com for details.

This 27 acre parcel is mostly tillable and offers quality soil. Available to farm in 2015. This parcel also offers potential to build your dream home surrounded by excellent views. Call Eric at 815-9736768 or go to birdrealtysells.com for details.

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FREE APPLIANCES. Handicap accessible with over 1,500 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, master bedroom with master bath & walk-in closet, 2 car attached garage, cement patio, & cement floor crawl space. No association fees! Call John Dorenbos @ 815-718-0956 or go to www.johndorenbos.com for details.

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$119,900

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$559,900

Completely remodeled 1 story home in Montmorency school district offering 3+ bedrooms & 1.75 baths, newer flooring & fireplace, partially finished basement on 1.27 acres. Two 2 car detached garages plus a 30x40 pole building. Call John at 815718-0956 for details.

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$299,900

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Sun room leads to patio with park like setting. 17x15 master bedroom with master bath & jetted tub. Finished basement just needs ceiling. 3 car heated garage. Irrigated lawn. Call John Dorenbos at 815-718-0956 or go to www.johndorenbos.com.

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Create an energyefficient home for the holidays ‘Tis the season to be festive, and that usually means stringing up hundreds of twinkling lights to create a welcoming glow on dark winter nights. Some people view the holiday season as their chance to go all out with regard to decorating their homes with an abundance of lights, inflatable lawn ornaments and maybe even some mechanical figures.

While these decorations certainly may be symbols of the season, it’s easy to forget just how much energy and resources they consume. A typical strand of lights uses around 300 watts of electricity. Multiply those figures by the dozens of strings of lights people use and it’s easy to see how quickly energy usage can add up.

In addition to lights, lit candles, animated dolls, wreaths, trees, and scores of imported ornaments contribute to the energy consumption per household. Even so, environmentally conscious individuals need not skip the holiday décor and entertaining. Fortunately, there are various ways to be energy efficient with holiday décor this season.

• Switch to LED lights. LED lights consume a fraction of the energy traditional incandescent bulbs do. While a standard string of 50 lights consumes 300 watts, LED sets only consume four watts. This not only saves energy, but also considerable amounts of money over the course of the holiday season.

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Family size 2-story brick home with 5 bedrooms and a full bath on each floor. Woodburning fireplace, beautiful wide ornate oak staircase with scrolling and carving. Pocket doors and hardwood floors. Floored attic, 2-car garage and double lot. Sold As Is.

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Nice family home with 4 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths and a big main floor family room. Offering newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

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A move in ready home that is across the street from Wallingford Park. It has 2 bedrooms, remodeled bath with a big walk in shower. Main floor laundry.

Furnace and central air 2 yrs old. One car garage with a covered carport.

Fenced in back yard with a deck and gazebo. 2 storage sheds. Motivated sellers. Call Dave for your showing.

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Approximately 1500 sq. ft. for lease. This property sits on US Route 30 with high traffic count so your business is easily accessible and very visible. Office space and receptionist area. Off street parking.

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• Use fiber-optic decorations. Fiber optic items are lit by one light. The illumination carries through the fiber optic cables to the entire decoration.

• Use a power strip and timer. Plug decorations into a power strip (be sure to follow the recommended power load for safety) and hook everything up to a timer so lights are not on when no one can see them.

• Check light strands. Always inspect lights for frayed wires and any damage. Frayed lights are less efficient and pose a considerable safety risk.

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3 bedroom ranch has 1300 sq.ft., fenced backyard with deck, vaulted ceiling in living room and it’s all been remodeled since 2009.

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• Enhance decorations. Use mirrors and reflective ornaments holiday season. To power those many gifts and devices, use to give the appearance of more lights without actually adding rechargeable batteries which can be used again and again. more.

• Turn off ambient lighting. Christmas tree lights or the lights framing a picture window should be sufficient to light up a room. Keep lamps and overhead lighting off while the tree is lit to save money and energy.

• Lower the thermostat. When entertaining, turn the thermostat down a few degrees. Having extra people in your home will raise the temperature. Similarly, heat generated by the oven and other cooking appliances can warm up a home.

Don’t waste energy by keeping the heat turned on high.

• Invest in rechargeable batteries. According to Energy Quest, 40 percent of all batteries are purchased during the

• Change your cooking practices. Smaller appliances use less energy. Put those toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric fryers to good use. Only use the oven if you are cooking a large meal.

• Wait until the dishwasher is full. Pack in the dishes from holiday meals, and only run the dishwasher when it is full.

• Reuse items whenever possible. Many items around the house can be put to good use as decorations, holiday servers or gifts. Take inventory of what you have before you go out and purchase new decorations.

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3 bedroom, some hardwood floors, walk-up attic, full basement.

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Spacious 2 story home with vinyl siding, central air, large garage, and nearly an acre of space. About a mile from Deer Valley Country Club. Very nice.

Wes Anderson 499-5146 www.wesleyoanderson.com

$69,900

MLS#08760076

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1308 Douglas Terrace, Dixon

863 RIVERSIDE DR, DIXON

Lovely 3-4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home Immaculate 2BR riverfront ranch. in White Oaks. Lovely kitchen, new Kitchen w/granite counters, part. bath, 2 tier deck. $185,000 finished basement. $169,000 CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

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408 S Prairie, Polo

Nice 4 unit apartment bldg w/solid income & 3 long time tenants. $149,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1308 Institute Blvd, Dixon

Ranch in NE Dixon w/finished basement w/total of 4BR 2BA 1 car attached garage. $85,000

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

4216 N Timber Ln, Grand Detour

Private riverfront property! 4 bed 3 bath w/3.5 car garage & finished walkout basement. $349,500

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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210 N Brinton Ave, Dixon

Gorgeous all brick 4BR 1.5BA. Winding staircase, fireplace, updated kitchen- must see! $229,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, finished basement, in-ground pool, covered patio and an attached 2 car garage.

Ready for you to move into!

$129,900

$49,900

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2BR 1.5BA ranch in quiet NE Dixon neighborhood. Screened porch, partially fenced yard. $119,900

2118 MOONLIGHT BAY LN, STERLING

Great Starter Home 2-3 bedroom home with extra long lot for those backyard lovers! 2 car garage, wood deck off back. Separate dining room & main floor laundry room.

117 Fox Trot, Dixon

Magnificent 4BR 2.5 custom-built home in Idle Oak. Bright & pristine, just move in! $389,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

231 Sterling Rd, Harmon

2,600 sq ft home w/outbuildings on tranquil 4 acres. Great project w/endless possibility! $104,900

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

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508 W Locust St, Polo

Spacious & well maintained 4 bed 1.5 bath with natural woodwork, newer roof, updated electric. $74,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1025 Long Rd, Harmon

Lovely 4BR farmette w/spa-like bath, large kitchen. 2.6 ac w/pool & barn w/man cave. $199,000

Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

512 Assembly Pl, Dixon

Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath with large gourmet kitchen, great location with park off of back yard. $79,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

520 E Fellows St, Dixon

Charming cottage-style home 2BR 2BA w/hardwood floors, fireplace & att. garage. $89,999

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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341 Rockyford Rd, Amboy

4 bedroom 2 bath home on 5 Acres w/4 outbuildings, approx 6 mi S of Amboy. $147,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

415 S Franklin Ave, Polo

Spacious 2 story on corner lot.

Could be 2 apartments. 2 newer furnaces & water heaters, sold as is. $39,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1302 Pump Factory Rd, Dixon

Spacious, well maintained 4BR home on 1.9 ac. Large garage/ shop w/heat & AC $177,500

Call Bill Gorski: 815-288-4648

1042 N Moose Rd, Mt Morris

Unique & serene 4BR 2BA, screened pavilion & 2-story barn-style workshop- must see!

$249,900 Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

611 S Dixon Ave, Dixon

Move-in ready 2-3BR w/open layout in quiet neighborhood.

Priced to sell! $74,500

Call Anne Hermes: 440-7370

1024 Myrtle Ave, Dixon

Lovely 3 bed 2 bath ranch w/ approx 100 ft of river frontage.

Partially finished basement.

$159,900 Call Bill Gorski: 285-0123

PRICE ED REDUC

1714 Riverview Dr, Dixon

Spectacular riverfront ranch.

Beautiful 2,000 sqft home w/ 600 ft river frontage & dock!

$312,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

904 4th Ave, Sterling

Move in ready 4BR 1.5BA 2 story home near Sterling High School & hospital $69,000

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

1007 Center St, Dixon

Well maintained 2 bedroom ranch. Newer roof, windows & furnace, nice location. $52,000

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

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1403 S Peoria Ave, Dixon

Bright 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with lovely hardwood floors, partially finished basement, .47 acre lot. $114,900

Call Anne Hermes: 440-7370

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2007 RENO ROAD, STERLING 1 acre on the edge of town. 3 bedroom ranch with 1-1/2 baths, bright kitchen with lots of natural wood cabinets. Full basement with family room. Covered gazebo, 2 car garage and 3 car detached garage.

$129,900

MLS#08791731

Corner lot with this nice cape cod home. Newer oak kitchen with appliances. Hardwood floors and newer windows. Full basement. Large wrap around deck. 1 car garage.

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$63,900

MLS# 08767756

$69,900

Brick Ranch with great open floor plan. 2 Large bedrooms with hard wood floors, screened room attached, gas fireplace, oversize scenic lot. Nice, convenient location. Very clean. Immediate possession.

$89,900

MLS#08760263

Edge of town Rock Falls ranch is cute and clean.

PEACEFUL & QUIET 2 bedrooms, main floor 4 bedroom tri-level with large rooms. Open kitchen/dining room laundry, 1 car garage, patio combo, 1 full bath and 2 half baths, convenient laundry room and and storage shed. sliding doors to deck. 2 car attached garage and 1 car detached garage. Edge of town on .84 acre lot. $132,900 MLS#08747071

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Hardwood Floors. Nice oak kitchen with separate butler pantry. 3 bedroom, brand new ceramic bath. Formal dining room, open oak staircase. Newer windows and newer 2 car garage. Sterling Charmer!!!

$67,900

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Large 4 bedroom home offers beautiful newer Hickory kitchen. Main bath has Jacuzzi tub, lower level has family room with pool table, 4th bedroom, bath, laundry room and storage room. Fenced backyard and 2 car garage.

Clean and ready!! Northeast Sterling location.

MLS#08792627

$106,900

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Northeast Sterling location.

3 bedroom ranch style home with attached garage.

16x24 storage shed on a corner lot with alley access.

$65,500

Montmorency Schools – 4 bedroom ranch has great room offering remodeled kitchen, granite countertops, breakfast bar and open to the dining/living room. Solid oak 6 panel doors, vaulted ceilings, main floor laundry, Andersen windows and patio doors leading to the deck and pool. 2 car garage.

MLS#08767630

$189,900

2.41 ACRES Newer ranch home in the country.

3 bedroom, 3 bath all handicap accessible. Open floor plan, main floor laundry room and master suite has luxurious bath with jetted tub.

Large basement - maintenance free home!!

MLS#08753714

$172,900

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Close to Schools!!! Updated inside and out including Hickory flooring and newer carpeting. Large open kitchen offers snack bar, ceramic floor and appliances. Living room has 2 sliding doors and stone fireplace.

Remodeled bath. Newer mechanicals, siding and windows. Deck and fenced yard.

$89,900

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Cute and charming describes this 2 bedroom Sterling home close to the Schools. Hardwood floors, updated bath, new roof, enclosed porch, shed and new privacy fenced backyard.

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Large family home close to Schools. Deck off the kitchen leads to the fenced backyard.

Some fresh paint and hardwood floors. Oversized family room in the lower level. Lots of potential!!

MLS#08752490

$87,500

Completely remodeled ranch offers all new flooring, oak kitchen with lots of cabinets and new roof. Vinyl siding. New electrical service. Fenced backyard.

$59,900

MLS#08750335

Cute 2 bedroom updated Sterling home. Newer carpet, water heater and windows.

Enclosed porch and full basement.

MLS#08754348

$44,900

NEW PRICE

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!

Northeast Sterling ranch. Over 1,500 sq ft features 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, main floor family room with fireplace. Main floor laundry, appliances stay and fenced backyard.

MLS#08754661

$79,500

Close to Schoolsâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śupdated inside & out including new siding, roof and windows. 3 bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths, and modern kitchen with sliding doors to newer covered patio. Fenced backyard and garage.

MLS#08755427

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$96,000

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$89,900

#08507951

$39,000

#08367043

$55,000

#08586041

Chris King 815-499-8279 HOUSE READY!

Large 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath property with everything on your wish list. Living room, dining room, kitchen plus main floor laundry. Extras throughout!

NEAT & COMPLETE

2 bedroom, 1 story. Glassed front porch, full basement. Convenient to life’s needs.

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THE BEST OF THE BEST

Immaculate condition. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & comfort throughout.

$89,500

#08595856

$30,000

Edson Cox 815-499-0821

TAKE A LOOK!

This property for sale is located on over 15 acres, railroad on site, over 62,000 sq. ft. of building space includes offices, a large number of loading docks & ample parking. It is located at the west end of Sterling.

Call Jim or Melissa today!

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MissyandJim.com Melissa Ellefsen Jim King Jr. 309-912-2820 309-716-6755

$25,000

#08789789

NEW PRICES ON THESE TWO PROPERTIES Looking for a winter project? These properties need sprucing up! Both of these homes offer 3 bedrooms and good square footage.

Call Linda at 815-499-9461

• NEW LISTING: MLS: 08790850,

$82,500, 1305 11th Avenue, Sterling, 3BR/1BA, Completely Remodeled Ranch • NEW PRICE: MLS: 08717565, $44,200, 110 S. Main St., Coleta, 1BR/1BA, 1.5 Story • NEW PRICE: MLS: 08793010, $56,500, 30591 E. Woodside Drive, Rock Falls, 3BR/1BA, Tri-level FEATURED LISTINGS • MLS: 08769100, $25,700, 411 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, 3BR/1.5BA, Ranch • MLS: 08653080, $32,900, 1605 5th Avenue, Rock Falls, 3BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 08641724, $42,900, 707 4th Ave, Sterling, 3BR/1.5BA, 1.5 Story • MLS: 08710637, $59,900, 1303 17th Place, Sterling, 2BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 08767644 $59,900, 2204 14th Ave, Sterling, 2BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 08710387, $74,900, 1720 & 1722 Ave C, Sterling, Duplex with Two 2BR/1BA units • MLS: 08755535, $84,900, 427 Haskell Ave, Rock Falls, 3BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 08550414, $89,900, 309 E. 3rd St, Rock Falls, 4BR/2BA, 2 Story • MLS: 08736758, $108,900, 606 3rd Ave, Sterling, 3BR/1.5BA, 2 Story Neighborhood Stabilization Home, call Jim or Tim for more details • MLS: 08640425, $162,900, 1911 Ave J, Sterling, 4BR/2.5BA, 2 Story • MLS: 08596052 $174,900, 1007 Island View Rd, Rock Falls, 4BR/2.5, 2 Story • MLS: 08643820, $189,900, 2901 Freeport Road, Sterling, 4BR/2BA 2 Story on roughly 2 acres • MLS: 08540005, $249,900, 3506 E. 20th St, Sterling, 3BR/2BA, Ranch • MLS: 08728649, $329,900, 4611 Austin Rd, Sterling, 3BR/3.5BA, 1.5 Story with inground pool.

• MLS: 08747838, $380,000, 2009 Ave D, Sterling, 4BR/4BA, 1.5 Story •

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Comfort 3 bedroom brick home in Sterling. 3/4 bath with stackable washer/dryer on the main floor and also laundry hookups in the basement.

Enclosed sun porch. Garage. Great location in the Woodlawn area in Sterling.

Jim King Jr. 309-716-6755

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Linda Sanders 815-499-9461

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Dave Twining 815-499-6711

LOW TRAFFIC AREA

$525,000

NEED MORE WORK SPACE? Building and Land for sale with a lot to offer. This steel building with over 26,000 sq. ft. has insulated ceiling and walls. Contains a heated warehouse and nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of office space. 6 ft. overhead door and 400 amp electrical.

Call for more information!

BUY NOW - BUILD IN THE SPRING! This large corner lot is located in the Northland Hills Subdivision. It’s the perfect place to build your dream home!

Call Jim or Melissa today!

www.jimandtim.com

Suzi VanOosten 815-440-0689

Call Louise 815-632-8942

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#08657573

#08759257

$28,500

#08789802

1319 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021

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$108,900

$71,900

#8728258

Dave Twining 815-499-6711

4 BEDROOM HOME!

SINGLE LEVEL - GREAT LOCATION!

Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, bi-level home with attached garage on a corner lot. Has new carpeting, large yard, 13x13 deck, patio and extra wide driveway.

3-4 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home. Over 1,800 sq. ft. Has family room, appliances, newer furnace, full basement, deck and attached garage.

Deb Proctor 815-213-0164

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Patti Sword 815-590-0130

Call Dave 815-499-6711. Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

Call Dave 815-499-6711. Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

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$205,000

#08762647

Keith Zoeller

Barb Kophamer 815-772-4850

815-622-1598 Tracey DeCrane 815-677-2164

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24312 HILLCREST DRIVE, STERLING Hang your stocking here and welcome the holidays in a house made for gathering. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 family rooms, 4 car garage & 1.5 acres to play on. Join us for Sunday’s open house or take the virtual tour and call for your private showing.

Pictures at www.DebProctor.com/08762647

#08744181

$155,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 $134,900

#08731330

27207 MAPLE DRIVE, STERLING

(4 miles north of Sterling off Route 40.)

This lovely home offers newer roof, replacement windows & fireplace.

Main floor laundry, family room & nicely landscaped lot. QUIET LOCATION AND GREAT VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE! #08683008

$65,000

COMPLETELY UPDATED INSIDE AND OUT!

This 3 bedroom home has been remodeled with the following new features in 2008: roof, furnace, central air, windows, wiring, plumbing, kitchen, bath, drywall, insulation & water heater. 2 car attached garage & main floor laundry.

Spacious 3-5 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, newer roof, family room and sun room. Remodeled kitchen and main bath, oversized 2 car garage and MUCH MORE!

$69,900

EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL LOCATION!

212 ft. of highway frontage with a 26x60 ft. storage building and ranch home that could be an office. ALL THIS ON 1.2 ACRES.

www.jerrybartlett1.com

Patti Sword Chris King 815-590-0130 815-499-8279

$139,900

BEAUTIFUL RANCH GREAT LOCATION!

#08232029

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Tim Rosengren 630-803-0320

FARMETTE NEAR POLO

Large 2 story farm house with 4 or more bedrooms and lots of space. Includes 4.75 acres of land, 3 out buildings, apple orchard & more.

Call Keith for a showing!

#08774031

Melissa Ellefsen 309-912-2820

815-535-8427

$319,000

#122348

#08725505

$17,500

Frank Murphy 815-499-1590 Louise Gibbons 815-632-8942

GRAND VIEW DRIVE LOT

Residential building lot in Hickory Hills #3.

Almost 1 acre in size with several trees and wildlife plantings. Additional partial lot also available.

Call Keith for a showing!

#08691482

$109,900

Brian Corwell 815-716-0772 Keith Zoeller 815-622-1598

6TH AVENUE RANCH

3 bedroom ranch home in Rock Falls with freshly painted interior, new roof gutters, new water heater and more. Oak hardwood flooring, updated kitchen & full basement.

Call Keith for a showing!

www.zoellerag.com 815-622-1598

#08741975

Gary Corwell 815-298-1357

$189,900

Lee Bardier 815-716-3604

www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com SNUGGLE UP BY THE FIREPLACE Beautiful ranch home on 5 acres just north of Dixon.

Great room with wood-burning fireplace & built-ins open to the kitchen. Formal dining room. 3+ car garage and full walkout basement, partially finished with family room & workshop. 3 season room overlooking the grounds. All the amenities you would expect. Home warranty for the buyer!

Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com #08660661

$89,900

GREAT BI-LEVEL!

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath in Northeast Sterling. Open oak stairway & ceramic tile foyer. Main bath with jetted tub. Nice deck off of kitchen, fenced yard and covered patio attached to garage. New roof in 2012. MOVE-IN CONDITION! Call Chris today or visit the www.debproctor.com visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com•

$229,900

#08646618

YEAR ROUND VIEWS!

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers OPEN stunning river views off the main floor family room overlooking ? the river with 80 ft. of frontage. Spacious rooms with beautiful $ # fishing & boating yard, deck & patio. Great too! Call Patti Hosted today or visit the by www.debproctor.com visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

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LOADED WITH AMENITIES! This gracious 3 bedroom ranch has everything you want from the great curb appeal to the roomy interior. Open living room - dining room and main floor family room. Double fireplace. Finished basement too! QUALITY THROUGHOUT! Call to see today!

Call Patti 815-625-2241 or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com #08642147

Jill Ramirez 815-716-7379

$325,000

BRICK BEAUTY!

Beautiful 2 story custom built home in Northland Hills Subdivision with over 3,000 sq. ft. of living.

Impressive open staircase. Sunken family room, separate living room & dining room. Master bedroom suite on main level. Oversized 3 car garage. View of Emerald Hill Golf Course. Call Patti today or visit the visual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

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Jerry Bartlett 815-535-8427