24839 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081


$192,500

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 1,442
Cost/Sqft: $133
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1945
Property Taxes: $3,471
Days On Market: 62
Lot Size: 0,87
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Description

MOTIVATED SELLERS! A true mechanic's dream property featuring a fully equipped 30x40 heated and insulated shop - perfect for automotive work, small business use, or serious hobby projects. This impressive shop space is built for performance, offering 14-foot ceilings, 200-amp electrical service, and both 10-foot and 8-foot overhead doors for easy access. It comes fully outfitted with a vehicle lift, tire machine, wheel balancer, multiple workbenches, and five airlines, making it ideal for working on cars, trucks, or motorcycles year-round. The property sits on just under an acre, offering a rare blend of work and home convenience in one location. The home features an enclosed porch, spacious living room, dining/kitchen combo, main-floor bedroom and full bathroom, plus a den or office. A large finished and heated enclosed porch adds living space, while upstairs offers a loft area and a primary bedroom with double closets. The partially finished basement provides plenty of storage, a large laundry/mechanical room, and flexible space for projects or expansion. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), new water heater (2023), and new well pressure tank for added peace of mind. The A/C (9 years old) and furnace with whole-home humidifier (15 years old) ensure comfort throughout the seasons. Outside, enjoy an oversized detached one-car garage, fully fenced yard, and concrete patio featuring a BullfrogX spa hot tub and gazebo. The property also includes established fruit trees and garden beds, including strawberries, peaches, apples, cherries, and berries - perfect for anyone who enjoys country living with modern convenience. This property offers everything a mechanic, craftsman, or hobbyist could ask for - a move-in ready home, equipped shop, and the space to live and work comfortably. Don't miss this opportunity to own a mechanic's paradise in Como, IL!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1945
No
0.87
Whiteside
0 / Not Applicable
12470443
10354310150000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
8 Apr, 2013 Sold $96,500 MRED MLS
1 Feb, 2013 Under contract $99,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $107,900 MRED MLS
22 May, 2012 Listed for sale $109,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $195,000 MRED MLS
12 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $200,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

3
190x200
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2013 $1,990
$3,471

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