This two bedroom, one bath home offers a functional layout with a full basement and is move in ready. The enclosed front porch provides additional living space, and the detached one car garage offers convenient parking and storage. The home has been well maintained and is currently tenant occupied, making it a great investment opportunity with immediate rental income. It would also make an excellent starter home for a future owner occupant. Call your agent for showing details.
Active
$119,900
1010 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
2beds
846sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
5,680 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached one car garageFunctional layoutConvenient parking and storageEnclosed front porchFull basement
- 31 days |
- 365 |
- 9 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Edwardo Castillo 214-984-1711,
Xtreme Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12712641
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 846 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,680 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 142x40
Details
- Parcel number: 11204350080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,974
- Annual tax amount: $860
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,900+899.2%$142/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12712641 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2012 | Sold | $12,000$14/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831 +5.9% | $7,974 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $785 +2.5% | $7,485 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $765 +3.6% | $7,162 +6% |
| 2021 | $738 +2.9% | $6,754 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $718 +0.6% | $6,518 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $713 +1.1% | $6,399 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $706 -0.2% | $6,409 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $707 +2.6% | $6,365 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $689 +4.6% | $6,159 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $659 +0.2% | $6,329 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $657 -0.2% | $6,188 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $659 +921.1% | $6,329 |
| 2012 | $65 -64.7% | $6,329 -51% |
| 2011 | $183 +0.4% | $12,923 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $182 +0.8% | $13,130 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $181 -43.3% | $12,899 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $319 +1.5% | $12,743 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $314 | $12,212 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $11,864 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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