609 12th Avenue Sterling, IL ^$ 165,000

609 12th Avenue

^$ 165,000

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609 12th Avenue

Sterling, IL, 61081

^$ 165,000

Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,343

Monthly Estimate*

^$ 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 1,343 square foot home was built in 1920.

Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfortable living space and plenty of functionality. The main floor features convenient laundry, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and hardwood floors that continue into the dining room. The partially finished basement provides additional space for recreation, hobbies, or storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard along with alley access to both detached garages. The property offers a 2-car detached garage and an additional 1-car detached garage, providing excellent parking and storage options. The 1-car garage received a new roof in 2025, while the 2-car garage was recently updated with a new garage door and opener this year. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a home with flexible garage space and a fenced-in yard!

Single Family Contingent

Price

^$ 165,000

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 3,275

Style

Year Built

1920

Town/City

Sterling

County/Region

Whiteside

MLS | Web ID

12736983

Features

General

Living Area 1343

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Natural Gas Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Possession Closing

Roof Asphalt

Appliances Range Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer

Garage Spaces 3

Association Fee Includes None

Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Stucco

Year Built 1920

Township Sterling

Tax Year 2025

Ownership Fee Simple

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Whiteside

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Contingency Financing

Total Rooms 6

Full Baths 2

Status Contingent

Directions E. 4th St. then North on 12th AVe. to house on left.

City Sterling

High School District 5

MLS Area Sterling

Tax Annual Amount 3275.66

Additional Parcels Y/N N

Standard Status Active Under Contract

Middle/Junior School District 5

Elementary School District 5

Interior

Basement Partially Finished Full

Total Fireplaces 1

Fireplace Features Wood Burning

Half Baths 0

Total Bedrooms 3

Room Type No additional rooms

Total Baths 2

Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior

Parking Features Concrete Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage

Water Source Public

Total Parking 3

Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter

Lot Dimensions 50 x 141

Waterfront Y/N N

* Excluded Features

List By

Re/Max Sauk Valley

Broker

sold@realestatebyalan.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest: $1,042
Monthly Property Taxes: $273
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Average List Price ^$212,762

Percent of Sale Price 29%

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

Unknown High School High School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
8/19/2026	$165,000		Listed Price

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609 12th Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081 is a Single Family Home for sale at $165,000 with 1,343 sqft. 609 12th Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1920. The property's zip code is 61081 which is in Sterling, IL

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