Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this spacious two-story home situated on a corner double lot. Offering over 2,000 square feet, this property features soaring vaulted ceilings, a full basement, and a two-car detached garage, providing the space and layout to create something truly special. While the home is in need of thorough updating, the size, setting, and character offer an incredible opportunity for investors or buyers looking to build equity and make it their own.
New
$90,000
711 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
4beds
2,068sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$44/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Corner double lotTwo-car detached garageSoaring vaulted ceilingsFull basementSpacious two-story home
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Listed by:
JD Gieson (815)677-1873,
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12693734
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,068
- Total interior livable area: 2,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 11214280070000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $44/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $22,730
- Annual tax amount: $2,370
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $90,000+800%$44/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12693734 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2019 | Sold | $10,000-41.2%$5/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10258732 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2019 | Pending sale | $17,000$8/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley #10258732 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $17,000-19%$8/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Sauk Valley #10258732 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2018 | Listing removed | $21,000$10/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley #09992311 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2018 | Price change | $21,000-16%$10/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sauk Valley #09992311 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $25,000$12/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Sauk Valley #09992311 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,370 +5.9% | $22,730 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,237 +34.4% | $21,337 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,665 +3.6% | $20,414 +38.9% |
| 2021 | $1,606 +20.9% | $14,693 +21.8% |
| 2020 | $1,329 +0.6% | $12,063 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,320 -5.1% | $11,844 -36.4% |
| 2018 | $1,391 +58.7% | $18,631 +34.2% |
| 2017 | $876 +1% | $13,887 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $868 -47.9% | $13,440 -38.9% |
| 2015 | $1,665 +1.1% | $21,990 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,647 -1.1% | $21,502 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,665 +914.4% | $21,990 |
| 2012 | $164 -89.9% | $21,990 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,629 -1.7% | $22,585 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,657 +3.3% | $22,945 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,604 +2.6% | $22,541 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $1,564 +30.5% | $22,269 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,198 | $21,341 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,731 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 5
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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 711 5th Ave
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