Income-producing tri-plex close to the river! All 3 units are on month-to-month leases and feature new flooring, separate utilities, and attractive layouts. A large covered front porch adds to the property's charm and appeal for tenants. Includes a 5 car garage (no electric) which is occupied by the Owner. Roof (2018).
Active
$189,900
109 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
4beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$180,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attractive layoutsSeparate utilitiesLarge covered front porchNew flooring
- 59 days |
- 335 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judy Powell 815-716-7450,
Judy Powell Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12688593
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56X135
Details
- Parcel number: 11223560020000
- Zoning: OTHER
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $18,037
- Annual tax amount: $1,946
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$180,300
$171,000 - $189,000
$914/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+512.6% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12688593 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Sold | $31,000-11.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10533699 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2020 | Pending sale | $34,900 |
Source: Bird Realty #10533699 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $34,900-22.4% |
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| 12/12/2016 | Listing removed | $44,999 |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley #09258750 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $44,999-9.8% |
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| 10/31/2015 | Listing removed | $49,900 |
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| 5/6/2015 | Price change | $49,900-9.1% |
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| 3/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $54,900 |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #08869329 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2014 | Listing removed | $54,900 |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #08736245 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2014 | Listed for sale | $54,900 |
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| 8/17/2014 | Listing removed | $54,900 |
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| 3/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $54,900 |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #121622 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,881 +5.9% | $18,037 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $1,775 +2.6% | $16,932 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,731 +3.6% | $16,200 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,670 +2.9% | $15,277 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $1,624 +0.6% | $14,742 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $1,614 +1.1% | $14,474 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,596 -0.2% | $14,497 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $1,599 +2.6% | $14,398 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,559 -20.1% | $13,934 -25.6% |
| 2015 | $1,951 +0.2% | $18,735 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,946 -0.2% | $18,319 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,951 +2.1% | $18,735 |
| 2012 | $1,910 +1.1% | $18,735 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,889 -1.2% | $19,242 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,912 +2.6% | $19,549 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,863 +7.3% | $19,205 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,736 +2.3% | $18,974 +4.4% |
| 2007 | $1,697 | $18,183 -24.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $24,163 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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