MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST AND BEST BY 10AM 3/13/26. PLEASE HAVE PROOF OF FUNDS OR PRE APPROVAL LETTERS WITH OFFERS. Plenty of opportunity with this spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 1,493 sq ft home. Situated on a corner lot with an additional lot included-totaling .33 acres. The main level has a nice sized family room and den, dining room, kitchen, 1/2 bathroom with laundry hookups, and family room. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level attaches to the two car garage and the basement offering ample storage space. Home is in need of repair and is being sold as is.
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$46,000
701 Avenue L, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,493sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$31/sqft
$1,369 Estimated rent
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Nice sized family roomCorner lotTwo car garageDining roomThree bedrooms
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Listed by:
Alejandro Rivera (815)631-1384,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Alan Lewis 815-535-7322,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Alan Lewis
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12588208
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X17
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X19
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X23
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Bathroom
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,493 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 89.76 x 175
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional parcels included: 11204260140000
- Parcel number: 11204260090000
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $31/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,822
- Annual tax amount: $2,669
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $46,000-34.2%$31/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588208 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2009 | Sold | $69,900$47/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07344232 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,588 -5.5% | $27,822 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,738 +2.6% | $26,116 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2,670 +3.6% | $24,987 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,576 +2.9% | $23,563 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $2,505 +0.6% | $22,738 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $2,489 +1.1% | $22,325 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $2,462 -0.2% | $22,361 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,467 +2.6% | $22,208 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,404 +43.6% | $21,492 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $1,674 -27% | $22,081 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,294 +37% | $21,591 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,674 +914.4% | $22,081 |
| 2012 | $165 -89.9% | $22,081 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,638 -1.7% | $22,678 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,666 +36% | $23,040 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,226 -19.1% | $22,635 -10.8% |
| 2008 | $1,515 +2.7% | $25,362 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,475 | $24,306 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,612 |
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Neighborhood: 61081
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 701 Avenue L
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