Prestigious 5 bedroom home on 1st Avenue. One block south of hospital. Large corner lot with 20 x 40 inground pool and 25 x 60 patio and pool house. Spacious foyer with open staircase. Two way fireplace in family room and breakfast nook with 2nd fireplace in living room. Three full baths on second floor including private master bathroom. Freshly painted interior. Walk through butler pantry leads to formal dining room with built in hutch. Central air updated 2018 with all new ductwork. Hot water heater 2021. Copper gutters. Two new boilers 2012. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Tiled roof, fenced back yard, pull down stairs to floored attic. Don't miss out on this beautiful home and schedule a showing today!
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$260,000
1411 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
5beds
3,074sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.42 Acres Lot
$266,400 Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$2,039 Estimated rent
Home value
$266,400
$208,000 - $341,000
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Two way fireplaceInground poolPool houseFreshly painted interiorPrivate master bathroomButler pantryCorner lot
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Tim McCaslin (815)716-7653,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Jim Cesarek 815-716-0976,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Jim Cesarek
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12428578
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X21
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Butler, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,074 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 181.7
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 11212050070000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $260,000-3.7%$85/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Contingent | $270,000$88/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$88/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$89/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Contingent | $280,000$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+19.1%$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428578 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2021 | Sold | $235,000$76/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10995400 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2021 | Pending sale | $235,000$76/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #10995400 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2021 | Contingent | $235,000$76/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10995400 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2021 | Price change | $235,000-7.8%$76/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10995400 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $255,000+2%$83/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10995400 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2016 | Listing removed | $249,900$81/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley #09149245 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $249,900+4.2%$81/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Sauk Valley #09015800 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2014 | Listing removed | $239,900$78/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #08629784 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2014 | Price change | $239,900-7.7%$78/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #122205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2014 | Price change | $259,900-7.1%$85/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #122205 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $279,900+19.1%$91/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #08493770 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2005 | Sold | $235,000$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,611 +6.4% | $107,767 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $9,977 +2.8% | $101,161 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $9,700 +4% | $96,786 +6% |
| 2021 | $9,323 +3.1% | $91,273 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $9,041 +0.8% | $88,076 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $8,972 +1.1% | $86,477 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $8,877 -0.1% | $86,616 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $8,889 -0.8% | $86,022 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $8,963 +1013.4% | $86,124 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $805 -90% | $88,488 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $8,018 +896.1% | $86,523 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $805 +2% | $88,488 |
| 2012 | $789 -89.9% | $88,488 +3.4% |
| 2011 | $7,813 -1.3% | $85,569 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $7,915 +2.8% | $86,934 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $7,702 +6.3% | $85,405 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $7,246 +2.3% | $84,376 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $7,080 | $80,861 +14.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $70,552 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 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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