Beautiful two-story home, a block away from Sterling schools! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, full basement, 2 car detached garage, and a spacious backyard. This home has been reimagined inside & out, offering modern amenities and move-in ready convenience. Make it yours today before it is too late!
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$146,000
1507 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$147,300 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$1,554 Estimated rent
Home value
$147,300
$125,000 - $172,000
$1,554/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 20, 2025 at 12:11pm
Listing courtesy of:
Jonathan Gieson (815)677-1873,
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Bought with:
Jennifer Kirchner
Re/Max of Rock Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12484164
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X23
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Dimensions: 50x156
Details
- Parcel number: 11212300200000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sterling
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $146,000-2.6%$103/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12484164 | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $149,900$105/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506043 | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,900+688.9%$105/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506043 | ||
| 10/2/2017 | Sold | $19,000-29.6%$13/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09592311 | ||
| 9/20/2017 | Pending sale | $27,000$19/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #09592311 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,290 +5.9% | $31,555 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $3,106 +2.6% | $29,621 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $3,028 +3.6% | $28,340 +6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 5
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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