Pride of ownership shines throughout this well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering 1,736 sq ft on a spacious 0.60-acre lot. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for the past 42 years, this property features numerous major updates including replacement windows, well maintained kitchen, remodeled bathroom (2021), new roof (2016), furnace and central air (2016), and water softener (2021). The walk-out basement adds exceptional living space with a large family room area and optional 5th bedroom, providing flexibility for guests, office space, or hobbies. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry, a cozy living room fireplace, and great outdoor spaces including a welcoming front porch sitting area, 16x16 Trex deck (2021), fenced backyard, mature trees, and even a chicken coop. A 24x30 garage offers excellent storage and workspace. A truly move-in ready home with space, updates, and country-style charm.
Contingent
Price cut: $6K (4/23)
$179,000
1305 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
5beds
1,736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.65 Acres Lot
$174,100 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced backyardMature treesChicken coopLarge family room areaFirst-floor laundryWell maintained kitchenReplacement windows
- 88 days |
- 97 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Myles Kukowski (815)625-3722,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Alejandro Rivera 815-631-1384,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12612543
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 380
- Features: Mature Trees, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 11204530080000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $30,991
- Annual tax amount: $2,084
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$174,100
$165,000 - $183,000
$1,539/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $179,000$103/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612543 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $179,000-3.2%$103/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612543 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$107/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612543 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,084 +9.9% | $30,991 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $1,897 +5.5% | $29,091 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,799 +40.4% | $27,833 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $1,281 +6.5% | $22,713 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $1,203 +2.5% | $21,917 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,173 -31.5% | $21,519 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,713 +0.1% | $21,554 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $1,711 +4% | $21,406 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,646 +3.4% | $20,716 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $1,591 +1.1% | $21,285 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,574 -1.1% | $20,812 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,591 +1.4% | $21,285 |
| 2012 | $1,569 +0.8% | $21,285 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,557 -1.8% | $21,861 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,585 +3.3% | $22,210 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,535 +2.4% | $21,820 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,499 +2.5% | $21,557 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,461 | $20,659 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,069 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 5
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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 1305 W 3rd St
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