Contingent

$199,000

1303 Johnson Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

3beds

1,509sqft

$1,454/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1880

0.34 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$132/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large comfortable living spacesRaised bed garden spacesUpdated kitchenBreakfast barBig front deckMain floor laundryStainless steel appliances

Here is the perfect 3-4 bedroom family home!! Not far from the schools, and all the activities!! You have your own park in the extra lot - swing set, trampoline, zip line - all fenced in. Beautifully decorated home - enter from the big front deck onto the main level, which consists of large comfortable living spaces; updated kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry & stainless steel appliances; main floor laundry right off of the kitchen, back yard & garage; and 1/2 bath under the staircase. Upstairs are 3 big bedrooms, large walk-in closet area (or 4th bedroom) & full bath. Outside is oversized 2 car heated garage (with 1/2 bath), concrete driveway off of the alley, raised bed garden spaces, and the patio to enjoy it all. Well maintained home - new roof 6/2026; last 3 years new refrig & microwave; last 8 years new furnace & A/C, water heater & water softener, stove. Listing is subject to seller purchasing home of choice, which has already been identified.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Walk In Closet

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 154 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X14

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X12

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X12

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X12

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 165 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X15

Laundry

Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 150 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15X10

Living room

Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 255 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15X17

Walk in closet

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 140 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X14

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned
Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit

Features

Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Basement: Unfinished,Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,182
Total interior livable area: 1,509 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 0.34 Acres
Dimensions: 100 x 150
Features: Garden

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Additional parcels included: 11212320100000
Parcel number: 11212320110000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Sterling

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $132/sqft
Tax assessed value: $36,239
Annual tax amount: $3,557
Date on market: 6/22/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/21/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/26/2018	Listing removed	$85,900$57/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/28/2018	Pending sale	$85,900$57/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/26/2018	Listed for sale	$85,900$57/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,153 +7.3%	$36,239 +6.5%
2023	$2,937 +3.6%	$34,018 +4.5%
2022	$2,837 +10.8%	$32,547 +10.6%
2021	$2,561 +3.8%	$29,421 +3.6%
2020	$2,466 +1.1%	$28,390 +1.8%
2019	$2,439 +23.7%	$27,875 +55.7%
2018	$1,972 +14.3%	$17,904 +15.3%
2017	$1,724 +2.6%	$15,524 +3.3%
2016	$1,681 +945.6%	$15,024 -2.7%
2015	$161 -90%	$15,437 +2.3%
2014	$1,604 +897.8%	$15,094 -2.2%
2013	$161 -89.8%	$15,437
2012	$1,574 +1.1%	$15,437 -2.6%
2011	$1,557 -1.2%	$15,855 -1.6%
2010	$1,575 +2.6%	$16,108 +1.8%
2009	$1,535 +7.3%	$15,824 +1.2%
2008	$1,430 +2.3%	$15,634 +4.3%
2007	$1,398	$14,983 +2.9%
2005	--	$14,556

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61081

Getting around

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

NA
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
4/10
Challand Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
5/10
Sterling High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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.