1201 2nd Avenue Sterling, IL $ 165,000
1201 2nd Avenue
$ 165,000
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1201 2nd Avenue

Sterling, IL, 61081
$ 165,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,796

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$ 1,042

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Single Family Home for sale in Sterling, IL

for $165,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,796 square foot home was built in 1890.

Three bedroom, two bathroom corner lot home offering a great combination of character and updates! Original woodwork and a pocket door add charm to the family room, while the main level also features a formal dining room, kitchen, main floor bedroom, and full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet plus a second closet. The second full bathroom includes a newer vanity and conveniently located laundry. The full basement provides excellent storage space, and the furnace was replaced in October 2023. Enjoy the 12x30 deck with plenty of shade, along with a two car detached garage and a second outbuilding that could be used as an additional garage, workshop, or storage shed. Additional updates include the roof (2014), replacement windows, and a water heater that is approximately five years old and repainted kitchen and kitchen cabinets with new hardware.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 165,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 1,608

Style

Year Built

1890

Town/City

Sterling

County/Region

Whiteside

MLS | Web ID

12716868

Features
General
Living Area 1796
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Aluminum Siding
Year Built 1890
Township Sterling
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Sidewalks Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Whiteside
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Route 40 to East 12th Street to house
City Sterling
High School District 5
MLS Area Sterling
Tax Annual Amount 1608.08
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 5
Elementary School District 5
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Interior
Interior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom
Basement Unfinished Full
Flooring Wood
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Upper Level In Bathroom
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Deck Enclosed Porch
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3
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Exterior
Parking Features Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Lot Features Corner Lot
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 50x169.5
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded Features
List By
Re/Max Sauk Valley

Broker

sold@realestatebyrivera.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest
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Monthly Property Taxes
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Nearby
564770 Elementary School
567001 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
7/27/2026$165,000 Listed Price

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1201 2nd Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081 is a Single Family Home for sale at $165,000 with 1,796 sqft. 1201 2nd Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1890. The property's zip code is 61081 which is in Sterling, IL