1303 Johnson Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
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$187,700
$169,000 - $210,000
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Chris King 815-632-9917,
United Country Sauk Valley Realty
JD Gieson
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
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: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $36,239
- Annual tax amount: $3,557
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Sold | $187,500-5.8%$124/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Contingent | $199,000$132/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$132/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $205,000-2.4%$136/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $210,000-2.3%$139/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+150.3%$142/sqft |
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| 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 |
Neighborhood: 61081
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 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.
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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 1303 Johnson Ave