708 W 12th Street Sterling, IL ^$ 159,900

708 W 12th Street

^$ 159,900

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708 W 12th Street

Sterling, IL, 61081

^$ 159,900

Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,413

Monthly Estimate*

^$ 985

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Single Family Home for sale in Sterling, IL

for $159,900 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,413 square foot home was built in 1941.

This beautifully updated Cape Cod home blends timeless charm with modern convenience. Updated flooring, fresh paint, and stylish finishes throughout. The remodeled kitchen boasts modern cabinetry, sleek countertops, and new appliances-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. All new bath on the main level. Versatile upper-level space ideal for a primary suite with it's own new bath and walk-in closet, or a private home office. The dining area is perfectly positioned with a sliding door that opens to the enclosed back porch, creating a seamless connection. Recent upgrades include mechanicals (new furnace, central air and water heater), new fixtures, water lines, drains and new Metal roof on the garage. Full, usable basement for extra storage. Fenced backyard.

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Price

^$ 159,900

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 3,272

Style

Cape Cod

Year Built

1941

Town/City

Sterling

County/Region

Whiteside

MLS | Web ID

12598769

Features

General

Living Area 1413

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Natural Gas Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Possession Closing

Appliances Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Electric Oven

Garage Spaces 1

Association Fee Includes None

Architectural Style Cape Cod

Construction Materials Aluminum Siding

Year Built 1941

Township Sterling

Tax Year 2024

Ownership Fee Simple

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Whiteside

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 7

Full Baths 2

Status New

Directions Blocks from Washington School and Kilgour Park

City Sterling

High School District 5

MLS Area Sterling

Tax Annual Amount 3272.5

Additional Parcels Y/N N

Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 5

Elementary School District 5

Interior

Interior Amenities Separate Dining Room

Basement Unfinished Full

Total Fireplaces 0

Half Baths 0

Total Bedrooms 3

Room Type Enclosed Porch Bonus Room

Total Baths 2

Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior

Parking Features Concrete Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage

Water Source Public

Total Parking 1

Lot Dimensions 50X142

Waterfront Y/N N

* Excluded Features

List By

Judy Powell Realty

Broker

jprealty@essex1.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest: $985
Monthly Property Taxes: $273
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Average List Price ^$220,427

Percent of Sale Price 38%

About Sterling, IL

15,163 Population

-6% Since 2002

^$41,893 Median Income

38.26 Median Age

27% Households with Children

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564770 Elementary School

567001 Middle School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
3/30/2026	$159,900		Listed Price

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708 W 12th Street, Sterling, IL, 61081 is a Single Family Home for sale at $159,900 with 1,413 sqft. 708 W 12th Street has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1941. The property's zip code is 61081 which is in Sterling, IL

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