Welcome to this well-maintained, clean, and low-maintenance home featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room plus a separate family room with a wood-burning stove. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space, a breakfast bar, and included appliances. A large utility room adds great convenience and extra storage. The outdoor space is the true highlight with tons of yard space and over 1,500 sq ft of garage space. One detached garage is 50x24, heated, has water, insulated doors, and an impressive workshop area-perfect for projects, hobbies, or extra storage. A second detached garage, 14x24, provides even more flexibility. Situated on the edge of town, this property offers plenty of room for animals, equipment, and all your toys-giving you the best of both space and convenience.
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$182,000
1735 Griswold Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
2beds
1,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
1.89 Acres Lot
$179,600 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,058 Estimated rent
Home value
$179,600
$171,000 - $189,000
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Included appliancesTons of yard spaceEat-in kitchenImpressive workshop areaBreakfast bar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chandra Howard (815)625-3722,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Ryne Howard 815-915-6022,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
JD Gieson
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12521644
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 1.89 Acres
- Dimensions: 276 x 300
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Garage(s)
- Additional parcels included: 11174510010000
- Parcel number: 11174510020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,960
- Annual tax amount: $2,093
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $182,000-1.6%$119/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521644 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Contingent | $185,000$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521644 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521644 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000$121/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $185,000-11.9%$121/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $210,000$138/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,946 +70.9% | $35,960 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $1,139 -32.6% | $33,756 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,689 +43.2% | $32,297 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,179 -1.4% | $30,457 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $1,195 -1.9% | $29,390 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $1,218 +1.1% | $28,856 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,204 -2% | $28,902 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $1,228 -0.8% | $28,704 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,239 -15.9% | $27,779 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $1,473 +19.5% | $28,540 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,233 -16.3% | $27,907 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,473 +16.3% | $28,540 |
| 2012 | $1,266 +0.4% | $28,540 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,262 +0.4% | $29,312 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,257 +0.2% | $29,780 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,255 -8.4% | $29,256 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,369 +1.5% | $28,903 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,349 | $27,699 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,908 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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