Charming and cozy, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living with great potential! Enjoy newer carpet in the bedrooms and a practical layout that includes a spacious laundry/utility mudroom-perfect for added storage and everyday convenience. The large two-car detached garage features a new steel roof and new garage door, offering both durability and ample workspace or parking. Situated on a generously sized yard, there's plenty of room to relax, garden, or play. Whether you're looking for a starter home, downsizing, or investing in a rental property, this home is full of opportunity!
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$78,000
505 Oak Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
2beds
734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
9,900 Square Feet Lot
$82,800 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$1,167 Estimated rent
Home value
$82,800
$65,000 - $106,000
$1,167/mo
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New garage doorLarge two-car detached garagePractical layoutGenerously sized yardNew steel roof
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Amanda Cook 630-605-5329,
Kophamer & Blean Realty
Bought with:
Lee Bardier
Bardier & Ramirez Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12421219
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 734 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,900 sqft
- Dimensions: 75X132
Details
- Parcel number: 11194010080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $78,000+4%$106/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12421219 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Contingent | $75,000$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12421219 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $75,000+294.7%$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12421219 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2012 | Sold | $19,000-42.4%$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2005 | Sold | $33,000$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,495 +5.9% | $14,341 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $1,411 +37.1% | $13,462 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,030 +3.6% | $12,880 +41.8% |
| 2021 | $993 +2.9% | $9,086 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $966 +34.1% | $8,768 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $720 +1% | $8,609 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $714 -1.3% | $8,622 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $723 +2.5% | $8,563 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $705 -1.3% | $8,287 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $715 +913.9% | $8,514 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $71 -90.1% | $8,325 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $715 +1.3% | $8,514 |
| 2012 | $705 +528.9% | $8,514 -38.4% |
| 2011 | $112 -90.1% | $13,830 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,135 -25.2% | $14,050 -25.3% |
| 2009 | $1,517 +5.3% | $18,803 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,440 +2.3% | $18,577 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,408 | $17,803 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,295 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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