Beautiful 3 bedroom brick ranch in a convenient location near Schools, the Hospital and more! Generous sized rooms and well-designed floor plan offer comfortable living and easy flow throughout. Spacious living room with gas fireplace, main floor family room, kitchen has the appliances included. You'll love the large laundry/breezeway with Cherry cabinetry, walk-in closets, built-in storage and charming knotty pine front foyer. Partially finished basement with fireplace offers extra potential. Outside features include a covered patio, partially fenced yard, 4 sheds, newer driveway, all located on a double lot.
Contingent
$255,000
1206 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
2,091sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.45 Acres Lot
$250,000 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 32 days |
- 724 |
- 23 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judy Powell 815-716-7450,
Judy Powell Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12667399
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,091 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 100x198
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 11212790090000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $49,957
- Annual tax amount: $4,273
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$250,000
$238,000 - $263,000
$1,382/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Contingent | $255,000$122/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667399 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000$122/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667399 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,062 +7.9% | $49,957 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $3,763 +4% | $46,895 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $3,619 +5.7% | $44,867 +6% |
| 2021 | $3,423 +4.2% | $42,311 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $3,286 +1.3% | $40,829 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $3,243 +1% | $40,088 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $3,210 +0.1% | $40,152 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $3,208 +17% | $39,877 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,741 -8.1% | $38,592 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $2,983 +1.1% | $39,652 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,951 -1.1% | $38,771 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $2,983 -1.9% | $39,652 |
| 2012 | $3,041 +0.8% | $39,652 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $3,017 +21% | $40,724 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $2,494 +0.8% | $41,374 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $2,474 -13.8% | $40,646 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $2,868 +2.5% | $40,156 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $2,798 | $38,484 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $37,385 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 1206 5th Ave
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