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Beds:
2
Baths:
2.00
Sq.Ft.:
1,924
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12653691
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1979
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: Xtreme Realty 815-380-2500
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Great Location on this split level which features 3 total bedrooms and 2 full baths. Oversized Master Bedroom 21 x 11 - Finished lower level with a full bath, family room with a wet bar, and a separate laundry room. Outdoor living includes a two tiered deck, a swimming pool, 2 car detached garage and a small shed. Updates include furnace (5yrs) and roof with all new sheating / gutters ( approx 10yrs) . Priced to sell!

Beds:
3
Baths:
3.00
Sq.Ft.:
2,045
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12647552
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1987
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: Heartland Realty 11 LLC 815-288-4648
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Updated and well-maintained 3BR/2.5BA tri-level home offering approximately 2,045 sq ft in a desirable Sterling location near Thomas Park, schools, shopping, and dining. Beautiful remodeled kitchen features white cabinetry, solid surface countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, stylish backsplash, farmhouse sink, and new luxury vinyl flooring installed in 2024. Spacious layout includes multiple living areas and a cozy lower-level family room with gas fireplace. All new upstairs carpet and remodeled bathroom completed in 2026. Additional highlights include skylights, main floor laundry, ample storage, central air, gas forced-air heat, radon mitigation system, and heated attached 2-car garage with new heater in 2025. Enjoy the fenced backyard, patio, and move-in-ready condition throughout.

Beds:
3
Baths:
1.00
Sq.Ft.:
1,000
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12625556
Type:
Single Family
Lot size:
0.21 Acres
Year built:
1957
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: Gates and Gables Realty 847-847-4200
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Discover the potential in this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Sterling home. Spanning 1,000 square feet, this residence features a nearly new HVAC system (only 2 years old) and a reliable 10-year-old water heater, offering a solid head start on mechanical updates. Built in 1957, the home includes an detached garage and a spacious lot. While the exterior and interior invite your personal touch and creative vision, the property serves as a fantastic canvas for those looking to build equity. Sold as-is.

Beds:
5
Baths:
3.00
Sq.Ft.:
3,049
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12600145
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1946
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-625-3722
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Want the feel of new construction without the new construction price? This stunning 5-bedroom home has been completely renovated-offering modern updates, spacious living, and incredible value. Extensively updated from top to bottom, including all new electrical, ductwork, HVAC, plus roof, windows, flooring, and more-giving you peace of mind for years to come. The dream kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, a large island, soft-close cabinetry, mosaic tile backsplash, tile flooring, walk in pantry, and an abundance of cabinet and counter space. The open layout offers over 1,000 sq ft of combined kitchen, dining and living space. The main floor also features a bright and inviting library, a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace, convenient main floor laundry, and a great mudroom just off the sliding glass doors. Upstairs, you'll find five spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with dual closets and a beautifully designed en suite featuring a double vanity and huge, custom tiled walk-in shower with bench. Additional highlights include a heated detached garage, fenced yard, and a full basement ready to be finished to your liking. The heated garage features a brand new roof (April 2026), new garage door and new electrical. Ideally located near the hospital, schools, parks, and shopping-this home truly has it all. Move-in ready, fully updated, and priced to sell-don't miss your opportunity!

Beds:
3
Baths:
1.00
Sq.Ft.:
977
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12590869
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1952
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: iFind Properties LLC 815-440-3824
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Welcome home! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom house is truly move in ready. The updated kitchen is a dream for any home cook, offering abundant cabinet and countertop space, an island, and a built-in wine rack. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings and shared meals. The bright, spacious living room invites you to relax and unwind, and newer flooring runs throughout much of the home for a fresh, cohesive feel. The updated bathroom features a modern jetted soaking tub-your new favorite spot for end of day relaxation. A separate laundry room and a two-car garage add everyday convenience. Outside, the fenced backyard is ready for summer and fall barbecues, complete with a stamped patio and a cozy fire pit. Call today to schedule your private showing.

Beds:
3
Baths:
2.00
Sq.Ft.:
1,572
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12564655
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1900
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-625-3722
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Motivated seller- bring your offer! Don't miss this move-in ready 3-bedroom home, 1.5 bath home situated on a corner lot! With numerous updates already completed, this home offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for value without taking on a long list of projects. Recent improvements include a new boiler in 2022, rebuilt side porch in 2024, new gutters an downspouts in 2024. The roof was replaced in 2016, and the home also features replacement windows and a water heater from 2014. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced backyard and the convenience of a corner lot. Seller is very motivated so bring your offer!!

Beds:
1
Baths:
1.00
Sq.Ft.:
588
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12557450
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1943
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: United Country Sauk Valley Realty 815-626-1771
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Over 11,100 daily traffic count on this part of Locust Street/IL Route #40 in Sterling. Located in the midst of commercial and service businesses, this property provides a perfect starting point with plenty of potential parking, access and exposure! Within the last few years, all new streets, curbs & gutters, traffic lights, street lights, etc. for a picture perfect transportation corridor in North Sterling. 1 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with 24' x 30' detached garage.

Beds:
3
Baths:
2.00
Sq.Ft.:
1,977
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12475584
Type:
Single Family
Year built:
1977
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: Forefront Realty LLC 815-772-3777
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Need extra garage space? How about a workshop with attached living area? This ranch home offers both of those PLUS a 2-car attached garage! Hardwood floors throughout, main floor features 3 bedrooms, the master has laundry, ensuite bath, walk-in closet, double closet, French doors to deck. Guest bathroom, living room, dining area, family room (doors to deck), and kitchen. Storage room galore in partially finished basement which has a room with an egress window to finish as you please. The mancave/workshop has a concrete patio and shares the fenced backyard with the home. There is a wonderful firepit area with ample seating space. All of this situated on a double lot in Indian Ridge Subdivision.

Beds:
3
Baths:
2.00
Sq.Ft.:
1,545
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12457931
Type:
Single Family
Lot size:
0.5 Acres
Year built:
2025
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-625-3722
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BUILD NEW! Terry Wolf Construction is offering this NEW, QUALITY BUILT 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home with no steps in a great Sterling location. 1,545 sq.ft. of beautiful new finishes that you choose! This is a completed, quality PRE-BUILD sale. You choose the siding color, cabinets, hardware, paint, trim, and flooring! Construction to start upon signed agreement with the builder. Open floor plan with great room...living room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace, dining area and kitchen with island. Covered deck off the dining area. Partial basement for mechanicals. Open front porch. Gerkin windows. 30% stone front. R-23 walls and R-44 attic insulation. 95% efficient gas furnace and central air. Price includes the double lot. Allowances used by the builder to set this price provided upon request.

Beds:
4
Baths:
2.00
Sq.Ft.:
1,780
Status:
Active
MLS#:
12311156
Type:
Single Family
Lot size:
0.3 Acres
Year built:
1951
A broker reciprocity listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-625-3722
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4 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home! This home features hardwood flooring, woodburning fireplace and two car attached garage. The roof was replaced in 2024 and the water heater in 2023. Conveniently located just blocks away from CGH and Kilgour park.

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Sterling Real Estate

Sterling is located in Illinois. Sterling, Illinois has a population of 14,919. Sterling is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.55% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.42%.

The median household income in Sterling, Illinois is $47,778. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,812 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Sterling is 42.7 years.

Sterling Weather

The average high temperature in July is 83.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.9 inches per year, with 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Sterling Map

Sterling Real Estate Market Conditions

  • Median sales price

    $145,000
    14.1%
    change since last quarter
  • # Active listings

    124
    30-day change

Sterling Schools and Demographics

Education near Sterling, IL

City County
High School Graduates 90.06 91.35
College Degree - 2 year 9 10.57
College Degree - 4 year 15.15 18.83
Graduate Degree 6.16 5.99
Expenditures per Student 17,912 17,912
Students per Teacher 13.7 13.7

Elementary Schools near Sterling, IL

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Dillon Elementary School KG - 02 325 13.8 61071
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School KG - 08 287 13.4 61071
Franklin Elementary School PK - 02 483 21 61081
Jefferson Elementary School PK - 02 390 18.6 61081
Lincoln Elementary School 03 - 05 324 18.5 61081
Merrill Elementary School 03 - 05 333 16.2 61071
Milledgeville Elementary School PK - 03 162 15.7 61051
Montmorency CCSD #145 PK - 08 300 12.5 61071
Northside School PK - 02 289 15 61270
Riverdale Preschool Center PK - PK 159 31.2 61071
Southside School 03 - 05 261 16.6 61270
Washington Elementary School 03 - 05 402 20.2 61081

Middle Schools near Sterling, IL

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Chadwick Elementary School 04 - 05 66 12.7 61014
Chadwick Junior High School 06 - 08 129 16.1 61014
Challand Middle School 06 - 08 753 17.9 61081
Morrison Junior High School 06 - 08 219 16.9 61270
Rock Falls Middle School 06 - 08 319 16.8 61071

High Schools near Sterling, IL

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Milledgeville High School 09 - 12 169 11.7 61051
Morrison High School 09 - 12 321 14.9 61270
Rock Falls Township High School 09 - 12 627 14.3 61071
Sterling High School 09 - 12 1,026 19.4 61081

Ungraded Schools near Sterling, IL

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
* Regional Center for Change 07 - 12 13 4.3 61081
Thome Ed School KG - 12 20 3.3 61071

Demographics near Sterling, IL

City County
Neighborhood Type Suburban
Population 14,919 55,932
Population Density 2,555 82
Median Age 42.7 43.6
People per Household 2.2 2.4
Median Household Income 47,778 59,812
Average Income per Capita 28,895 32,428

Real estate near Sterling