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$225,000

Under Contract
4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1946
Under Contract
Units n/a
Checked: 2 hours ago
Updated: Sep 04, 2025 at 10:07AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$260
Cap Rate
4.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.76
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1946
Under Contract
Units n/a

Nicely remodeled 4 bed, 2 bath home. Great edge of town location on just over 1 acre. Partial new roof on house 2024. Several new windows 2024. Remodeled full bath with laundry hook ups on main floor. New exterior doors. Living room has wood burning fireplace and built in bookcase. 13x14 four season room. Kitchen has oak cabinets. Appliances include stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. New water heater 2022. 200 amp electric. freshly painted interior. Washer and dryer stay. New concrete basketball court. New attached garage door 2024. Additional out building's include 12x20 work shop with attached 10x32 storage shed. 21x22 garage with vinyl siding & 12x20 garage with wood siding. Professionally landscaped yard with 24x30 brick paver patio and 18x20 covered brick patio. 11x20 covered front porch. Great edge of town location.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Garage, Garage On-Site, Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Spaces Total: 3

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1024230004
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1946

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,930

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Whiteside

Listing Details


Listed by:
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
(815) 716-7653

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12428081
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$260
Cap Rate
4.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.76
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$225,000
Amount financed:
-$180,000
Down payment:
$45,000
Closing costs:
$6,750
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$51,750
Square feet:
1,872
Cost per square foot:
$120
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.75

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$180,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,065
Property tax:
$161
Insurance:
$98
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,324

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,400 $16,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$84 -$1,008
Operating income:
$1,316 $15,792

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (11%)
11%-$161-$1,930
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$98-$1,176
Property management: (8%)
8%-$112-$1,344
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$70-$840
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$70-$840
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (36%)
36%-$511-$6,130

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$805 $9,660
Mortgage payments:
-$1,065 -$12,780
Cash flow:
-$260 -$3,120