Step inside this lovely, well-maintained, and beautifully updated 2-story home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The inviting eat-in kitchen is perfect for gatherings and flows easily into the bright, comfortable living room. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including replacement windows (2006), kitchen remodel (2007), central air (2012), driveway and patio (2016), furnace (2016), roof (2016), and water heater (2017). Enjoy the convenience of a 1-stall attached garage with opener, plus a nicely landscaped yard that enhances curb appeal. The fenced backyard offers a great space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or play. This home combines modern updates with classic charm, a true move-in-ready gem you won’t want to miss!
Sold for $150,000
$150,000
519 E 26th St, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$158,200 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$1,361 Estimated rent
Home value
$158,200
$123,000 - $202,000
$1,361/mo
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Fenced backyardNicely landscaped yardInviting eat-in kitchenKitchen remodelDriveway and patio
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Listed by:
Amy Barnes 815-238-8360,
Barnes Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202505217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144.84
- Dimensions: 12.05 x 12.02
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 131.11
- Dimensions: 13.02 x 10.07
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90.64
- Dimensions: 10.06 x 9.01
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 151.65
- Dimensions: 15.06 x 10.07
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180.72
- Dimensions: 15.06 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Natural Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1116277012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $150,000+3.5%$125/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505217 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $144,900$121/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505217 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $144,900+90.7%$121/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505217 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2014 | Sold | $76,000-4.9%$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2014 | Price change | $79,900-2%$67/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #08567974 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2014 | Price change | $81,500-1.8%$68/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #08567974 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2014 | Listed for sale | $83,000-10.3%$69/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley RMNI #122676 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2009 | Sold | $92,500+24.2%$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2006 | Sold | $74,500$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,441 -11.5% | $34,412 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,758 +3.6% | $32,302 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2,661 +5.2% | $30,905 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,531 +3.8% | $29,145 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $2,437 +1.1% | $28,124 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $2,410 +8.7% | $27,613 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $2,216 +0% | $26,123 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,215 +3.7% | $25,944 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,137 -10.2% | $25,108 -13% |
| 2015 | $2,381 +0.8% | $28,865 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,361 -0.8% | $28,224 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $2,381 +1.6% | $28,865 |
| 2012 | $2,342 +0.9% | $28,865 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $2,322 -1.6% | $29,646 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $2,359 +38.3% | $30,119 +27.7% |
| 2009 | $1,706 +2.9% | $23,589 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,658 +2.5% | $23,305 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,618 | $22,334 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $21,696 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFranklin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin,Washington Elementary
- Middle: Challand
- High: Sterling HS
- District: Sterling School District #5
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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