Over 11,100 daily traffic count on this part of Locust Street/IL Route #40 in Sterling. Located in the midst of commercial and service businesses, this property provides a perfect starting point with plenty of potential parking, access and exposure! Within the last few years, all new streets, curbs & gutters, traffic lights, street lights, etc. for a picture perfect transportation corridor in North Sterling. 1 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with 24' x 30' detached garage.
Active
$175,000
1816 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081
1beds
588sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
0.26 Acres Lot
$167,800 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 150 days |
- 163 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris King 815-632-9917,
United Country Sauk Valley Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12557450
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 588 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 52.91 x 216.97
Details
- Parcel number: 11164510060000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $20,901
- Annual tax amount: $1,032
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$167,800
$159,000 - $176,000
$850/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+45.8%$298/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12557450 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $120,000-4%$204/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312105 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Pending sale | $125,000$213/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312105 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,032 +14.2% | $20,901 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $904 +8.8% | $19,620 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $830 +43.4% | $18,772 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $579 -0.7% | $17,865 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $583 -1.2% | $17,239 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $590 +1.2% | $16,926 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $583 -0.9% | $16,953 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $588 -0.7% | $16,837 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $592 -0.9% | $16,295 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $598 +4.8% | $16,742 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $571 -4.5% | $16,371 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $598 +747.5% | $16,742 |
| 2012 | $71 -0.2% | $16,742 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $71 -90.3% | $17,195 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $730 +5.1% | $17,469 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $695 -6.8% | $17,162 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $746 +3.1% | $16,955 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $723 | $16,249 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $15,785 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
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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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 1816 Locust St
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