This property is walking distance to downtown Sterling, hospitals, clinics, stores, post-office and more. Its in a nice quiet neighborhood. It has a large backyard. Being sold "As Is". Owner / Agent.
For sale by owner
$59,900
903 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
2beds
855sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1920
8,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 50 days |
- 249 |
- 6 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (309) 203-8351
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 855 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 8,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1121262011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $70/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,374
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,108/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $53,800+9.8%$63/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Pending sale | $49,000$57/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $49,000-18.2%$57/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $59,900+9.9%$70/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $54,500-8.4%$64/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listing removed | $59,500$70/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $59,500$70/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listing removed | $59,500$70/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $59,500-4.8%$70/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $62,500+13.6%$73/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listing removed | $55,000$64/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Price change | $55,000+10.2%$64/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $49,900$58/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Contingent | $49,900$58/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$58/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Price change | $54,900-8.3%$64/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $59,900+20%$70/sqft |
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| 8/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $49,900+283.8%$58/sqft |
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| 12/14/2018 | Sold | $13,000-23.1%$15/sqft |
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| 12/4/2018 | Pending sale | $16,900$20/sqft |
Source: United Country Sauk Valley Realty #09992027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2018 | Price change | $16,900-19.5%$20/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $21,000+23.5%$25/sqft |
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| 8/31/2005 | Sold | $17,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $7,374 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $183 -1.9% | $6,922 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $187 -2.3% | $6,623 +6% |
| 2021 | $191 -0.7% | $6,246 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $193 -53.9% | $6,028 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $418 -35.9% | $5,918 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $653 -0.2% | $5,927 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $654 +2.6% | $5,887 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $637 +4.6% | $5,697 -2.7% |
| 2015 | $609 +0.2% | $5,854 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $608 -0.2% | $5,724 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $609 +2.1% | $5,854 |
| 2012 | $597 +1.1% | $5,854 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $590 +61% | $6,012 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $367 +0.8% | $6,108 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $364 +2.4% | $6,000 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $355 +1.5% | $5,928 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $350 | $5,681 -43.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $10,018 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 903 3rd Ave







