This beautifully transformed 1.5 story home in the heart of Sterling offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates throughout. Fully renovated from top to bottom with brand new roof, all new windows, rearranged open floor plan with all new flooring and paint, stunning custom kitchen with quartz countertops, beautiful new bathrooms with quality finishes, and modern fixtures thoughtfully placed throughout. The finished basement provides extra living areas perfect for entertaining or recreation, while the upstairs master suite features a luxurious double vanity and walk in shower. Additional features include a detached 2-car garage for convenient parking and storage. This move-in ready property eliminates all the guesswork - simply bring your belongings and start making memories. Make it yours today!
Sold for $240,000
$240,000
405 W 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
3,285sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$258,400 Zestimate®
$73/sqft
$1,645 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,400
$204,000 - $328,000
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Modern fixturesQuality finishesFinished basementBeautiful new bathroomsOpen floor planAll new windowsStunning custom kitchen
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Listed by:
JD Gieson 815-732-9100,
Re/Max Of Rock Valley
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202502979
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 322
- Dimensions: 23 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,285
- Total interior livable area: 3,285 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,085
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1121181004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sterling
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $240,000+0%$73/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502979 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Pending sale | $239,900$73/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502979 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900+242.7%$73/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502979 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $70,000-32%$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Listing removed | $103,000$31/sqft |
Source: United Country Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Price change | $103,000-12.7%$31/sqft |
Source: United Country Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2013 | Price change | $118,000+7.3%$36/sqft |
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| 3/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $110,000$33/sqft |
Source: United Country Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,894 +5.9% | $37,345 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $3,675 +2.6% | $35,056 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $3,584 +3.6% | $33,540 +6% |
| 2021 | $3,458 +2.9% | $31,629 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $3,362 +0.6% | $30,521 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $3,341 +1.1% | $29,967 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $3,305 -0.2% | $30,015 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $3,311 +2.6% | $29,810 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $3,227 -15% | $28,849 -20.9% |
| 2015 | $3,797 +23.3% | $36,466 +25.8% |
| 2014 | $3,079 -18.9% | $28,982 -20.5% |
| 2013 | $3,797 +93.8% | $36,466 |
| 2012 | $1,959 +2% | $36,466 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,920 +0.4% | $37,452 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,913 +0.8% | $38,050 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,897 -4.9% | $37,381 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,996 +1.5% | $36,930 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,965 | $35,392 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $34,381 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Other/Outside Area
- Middle: Other/Outside Area
- High: Other/Outside Area
- District: Other/Outside Area
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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