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    $279,000

    1505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

    5beds
    2,100sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $133/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Attached garageFormal dining room
    Pristine property in fantastic location! This 4-5 bedroom 2 bath home is in a very desirable location close to the hospital and schools. The main floor boasts a large & bright living room with fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors (refinished in 2022) that extend into the formal dining room, a great breakfast room looking out over the backyard, and a truly enviable & upscale kitchen with quartz counters and high-end vintage style appliances! Rounding out the main floor are 2 spacious rooms that could be used as bedrooms, and a lovely updated full bath. Upstairs, the large master bedroom is bright & cheery, and has a great master bath (shared access) with walk in shower & double sinks. The other 2 bedrooms upstairs both have LOTS of built ins- both have a built in bed, one has several built-in drawers, and the other a great built-in desk, hardwood floors, and great "attic" storage. Full basement with additional refrigerator & freezer that stay. Spacious, fully fenced back yard with beautiful landscaping and nice patio area. Attached garage, plus the roof, gutters & gutter guards were new in summer 2025. Note that the current taxes do not include any homestead exemptions that a future owner may be entitled to. It is evident how meticulously this home has been maintained- don't miss your chance to make this home your own!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Matthew Hermes 815-631-5580,

    Heartland Realty 11 LLC

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12663785MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 221 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X13
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X15
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X13
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 117 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X9
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 98 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X7
      Breakfast room
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 80 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X10
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Foyer
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 25 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5X5
      Kitchen
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X10
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X20
      Storage
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 49 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7X7
      Walk in closet
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 27 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9X3
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,495
      • Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 71x149x72x149
      • Features: Mature Trees
      Details
      • Parcel number: 11212010170000
      • Special conditions: None
      • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Frame
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1938

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Sterling

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $133/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $89,068
      • Annual tax amount: $9,287
      • Date on market: 6/1/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/10/2026Price change$279,000-5.4%$133/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663785 Report a problem
        6/1/2026Listed for sale$295,000+22.9%$140/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663785 Report a problem
        7/8/2022Sold$240,000+4.4%$114/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398824 Report a problem
        5/15/2022Contingent$229,900$109/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398824 Report a problem
        5/9/2022Listed for sale$229,900+57.5%$109/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398824 Report a problem
        5/19/2017Sold$146,000-2.6%$70/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09353181 Report a problem
        2/13/2017Pending sale$149,900$71/sqft
        Source: Judy Powell Realty #09353181 Report a problem
        9/27/2016Price change$149,900-3.2%$71/sqft
        Source: Judy Powell Realty #09353181 Report a problem
        9/8/2016Price change$154,900-3.1%$74/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/1/2016Listed for sale$159,900+45.4%$76/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/18/2010Sold$110,000$52/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$9,287 +5.9%$89,068 +6.5%
        2023$8,766 +83.5%$83,608 +4.5%
        2022$4,776 +27.5%$79,992 +98.7%
        2021$3,745 +3.5%$40,251 +3.6%
        2020$3,618 +1%$38,842 +1.9%
        2019$3,583 +1.1%$38,136 -0.2%
        2018$3,545 +7%$38,197 +6.6%
        2017$3,314 +3.3%$35,829 +3.3%
        2016$3,207 +4%$34,674 -2.7%
        2015$3,084 +906.8%$35,626 +2.3%
        2014$306 -90.1%$34,835 -2.2%
        2013$3,084 +1.7%$35,626
        2012$3,032 +0.9%$35,626 -2.6%
        2011$3,004 -1.5%$36,590 -1.6%
        2010$3,049 -11.5%$37,174 -10.5%
        2009$3,445 +5.1%$41,520 +1.2%
        2008$3,279 +2.4%$41,020 +4.3%
        2007$3,202 $39,311 +2.9%
        2005-- $38,188
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61081

        Getting around

        59 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        44 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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