Cute as a button charmer! This home offers 2 bedrooms on the main floor with a non-conforming bedroom in the basement. Main floor bathroom plus a basement bathroom retreat featuring a jacuzzi tub. Living room includes a gas-start fireplace, arched doorways, and built-in shelving. Updates include new windows in 2019 and a new front walkway and deck in 2024. The backyard is fully fenced, providing privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Laundry hookups are available on the main floor if needed. Buyer and Buyers agent to verify measurements. Appliances stay but are not warranted.
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$120,000
609 W 11th St, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$125,100 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,203 Estimated rent
Home value
$125,100
$98,000 - $160,000
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Gas-start fireplaceArched doorwaysNew front walkwayNew windowsLaundry hookupsJacuzzi tubBuilt-in shelving
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Domini Buikema 815-772-6105,
Kophamer & Blean Realty
Bought with:
Chandra Howard
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12475915
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 976 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 142
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 11211620030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $120,000-4%$123/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Pending sale | $125,000$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Contingent | $125,000$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $125,000-3.8%$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $130,000$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000+61.5%$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475915 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2016 | Sold | $80,500-5.3%$82/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09374926 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2016 | Pending sale | $85,000$87/sqft |
Source: Xtreme Realty #09374926 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $85,000$87/sqft |
Source: Xtreme Realty #09374926 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,451 +7.7% | $29,509 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,275 +3.9% | $27,700 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2,191 +5.5% | $26,502 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,077 +4.1% | $24,992 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $1,996 +1.3% | $24,117 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,971 +1% | $23,679 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,951 -25.4% | $23,717 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,617 +39.3% | $23,555 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,879 +3.6% | $22,796 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $1,814 +1% | $23,421 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,796 -1% | $22,901 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,814 +1.5% | $23,421 |
| 2012 | $1,787 +0.8% | $23,421 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,773 -1.7% | $24,054 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,803 +3.2% | $24,438 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,747 +3% | $24,008 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,696 +2.5% | $23,719 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,655 | $22,732 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $22,083 |
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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: 0.9 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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