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Property Description
This well maintained ranch sits creekside offering peaceful views of the nearby lake. It's open floor plan with vaulted ceiling creates a great living space. An open staircase takes you to the full finished basement where you'll find the large family room with a wood burning stove, a 4th bedroom, an office and a full bath. The main floor provides 3 bedrooms, a master bath, a guest bath and the convenient laundry room with utility sink. There's also a 20x12 deck off the dining area, a 24x15 patio off the family room with a 6 person Hot Springs hot tub (which is negotiable), and a 19x9 attached shed and 2 car heated garage. The furnace and A/C are less than a year old, the well pressure tank was new in 2025, and the roof was approx 2017. Only a $100 yearly dues for use and maintenance of the lake. The solar panels provide utility cost savings. It's a lovely home in beautiful surroundings any season of the year. See it soon if a new home in the new year is on your Christmas list!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 24200 Hillcrest Dr
General
- Price: $250,000
- HOA FEE: $8/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $4,810 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12529595
- Updated: 12/16/2025
- Added to Site: 39 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Hot Tub, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning Stove
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Hopkins
- Driving Directions: Science Ridge Rd. west to Tampico Rd. Right on Tampico Rd to Hillcrest. Fourth house on left.
School Information
- School District: 5
- Elem School District: 5
- Midd School District: 5
- High School District: 5
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lake Rights
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Square Feet: 1,380
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1994
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 157
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $100
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 1994
- Tax Amount: $4,810
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10111030050000
Listed by Crawford Realty, LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 24200 Hillcrest Dr
School District:Sterling Community Unit District 5
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sterling High School 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 24200 Hillcrest Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/10/2025
Listed
$250,000
53.85%
MLS
3/28/2017
Sold
$162,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 24200 Hillcrest Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,810
8%
$76,834
7%
2023
$4,446
8%
$71,554
10%
2022
$4,099
4%
$65,322
5%
2021
$3,958
6%
$62,398
6%
2020
$3,723
7%
$58,810
8%
2019
$3,467
2%
$54,398
1%
2018
$3,390
1%
$53,657
3%
2017
$3,367
-7%
$52,023
-6%
2016
$3,611
—
$55,220
3%
2015
$3,621
—
$53,622
-1%
2014
$3,612
4%
$54,202
3%
2013
$3,467
—
$52,450
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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24200 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12529595) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 24200 Hillcrest Drive is currently listed for $250,000 and was received on December 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 24200 Hillcrest Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sterling? You can browse all Sterling real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
