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$274,900

1706 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

4beds

2,706sqft

$1,991/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1969

10,650 Square Feet Lot

$272,200 Zestimate^®

$102/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Nicely landscaped yardFreshly painted interiorOpen staircase in foyerCeiling fans throughout

Spacious all brick two story home. Open staircase in foyer. Main floor office has built in bookcase and private entrance. New LVT flooring in foyer, office and kitchen (2026). Vinyl replacement window throughout. Freshly painted interior (2026). New carpet in living room, dining room, family room, and all upstairs bedrooms (2026). Woodburning brick fireplace in family room. Updated kitchen with Oak cabinets, closet pantry, appliances include built-in oven, gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. Ceiling fans throughout. Second floor full bath has tiled shower and double sink. Master bedroom has private bath and two double closets. Nicely landscaped yard with 10 x 10 patio.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Office, Foyer

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
Level: Second
Area: 240 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X20

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 196 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X14

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 182 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X14

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 130 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X13

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 143 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X13

Family room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X14

Foyer

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X12

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 195 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X15

Living room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 247 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X19

Office

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 176 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X16

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven

Features

Flooring: Laminate
Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 2,706 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 10,650 Square Feet
Dimensions: 75 x 142

Details

Parcel number: 11154550070000
Special conditions: None
Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1969

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: $102/sqft
Tax assessed value: $66,794
Annual tax amount: $6,964
Date on market: 4/28/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$272,200

$259,000 - $286,000

$1,757/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/19/2026	Listed for sale	$274,900$102/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12631582 Report a problem
5/5/2026	Contingent	$274,900$102/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12631582 Report a problem
4/28/2026	Listed for sale	$274,900+75.7%$102/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12631582 Report a problem
2/27/2006	Sold	$156,500$58/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$6,964 +5.9%	$66,794 +6.5%
2023	$6,574 +2.6%	$62,700 +4.5%
2022	$6,410 +3.6%	$59,989 +6%
2021	$6,185 +2.9%	$56,572 +3.6%
2020	$6,013 +0.6%	$54,591 +1.9%
2019	$5,975 +1.1%	$53,599 -0.2%
2018	$5,912 -0.2%	$53,685 +0.7%
2017	$5,923 +2.6%	$53,317 +3.3%
2016	$5,772 +4.6%	$51,598 -2.7%
2015	$5,519 +0.2%	$53,014 +2.3%
2014	$5,508 -0.2%	$51,837 -2.2%
2013	$5,519 +14.9%	$53,014
2012	$4,804 +1%	$53,014 -2.6%
2011	$4,757 -1.4%	$54,448 -1.6%
2010	$4,823 +2.9%	$55,317 +1.8%
2009	$4,689 +5.7%	$54,344 +1.2%
2008	$4,438 +2.4%	$53,689 +4.3%
2007	$4,335	$51,453 +8.4%
2005	--	$47,484

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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

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

NA
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades: PK-2Distance: 0.3 mi
4/10
Challand Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
5/10
Sterling High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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.