Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfortable living space and plenty of functionality. The main floor features convenient laundry, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and hardwood floors that continue into the dining room. The partially finished basement provides additional space for recreation, hobbies, or storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard along with alley access to both detached garages. The property offers a 2-car detached garage and an additional 1-car detached garage, providing excellent parking and storage options. The 1-car garage received a new roof in 2025, while the 2-car garage was recently updated with a new garage door and opener this year. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a home with flexible garage space and a fenced-in yard!
Contingent
$165,000
609 12th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,343sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,050 Square Feet Lot
$160,100 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplacePartially finished basementFenced-in yardFully fenced backyardComfortable living spaceDining roomHardwood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alan Lewis (815)535-7322,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Alejandro Rivera 815-631-1384,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12736983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,343 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,050 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 141
Details
- Parcel number: 11221760620000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $40,714
- Annual tax amount: $3,275
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$160,100
$152,000 - $168,000
$1,157/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $165,000$123/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12736983 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000$123/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12736983 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,322 -18.6% | $40,714 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,854 +19.9% | $38,218 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2,380 -2.3% | $36,565 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,435 -0.7% | $34,482 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $2,454 -17.5% | $33,274 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $2,973 +1% | $32,670 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $2,943 0% | $32,723 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,944 +3.4% | $32,499 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,847 +3.9% | $31,452 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $2,740 +0.7% | $32,316 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,720 -0.7% | $31,598 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $2,740 +5.2% | $32,316 |
| 2012 | $2,604 +909% | $32,316 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $258 -90.2% | $33,191 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $2,621 +3% | $33,721 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $2,544 +4.3% | $33,128 +4.1% |
| 2008 | $2,439 +2.4% | $31,835 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $2,381 | $30,509 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $29,637 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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